Director of Maryland Institute for Quantum Applications (MIQA)

Director Of The Maryland Institute For Quantum Applications

Organization's Summary Statement : The Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS), located at the University of Maryland College Park, was established in 2018 under the sponsorship of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (OUSD). As a University-Affiliated Research Center (UARC), ARLIS conducts foundational and applied research that supports the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our mission is to serve as a long-term strategic asset for national security by advancing science and technology in areas critical to intelligence and defense operations. The Director of the Maryland Institute for Quantum Applications (MIQA) at ARLIS will be responsible for leading this new research center and charting the strategic direction for quantum efforts at ARLIS. This position requires a physical presence at the ARLIS facility in College Park, Maryland, at least three days per week.

Core Areas Of Responsibility

• Quantum technology applications for national security - quantum sensing & metrology; quantum computing and algorithms, and quantum networking
• Integration with national security missions identifying and maturing quantum technologies to support mission-driven applications across the defense and intelligence sectors.

Key Responsibilities

If selected, you must meet the requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to a government security clearance investigation that includes criminal and credit history checks, as well as verification of U.S. citizenship, birth, education, employment, and military history.

Physical Demands

This role requires routine work in an office environment. Incumbents must be able to operate standard office equipment, read and analyze complex documents, and attend meetings across campus. Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds may be required.

Preferences

Licenses / Certifications

N / A

Minimum Qualifications

Required Application Materials

Cover letter, Resume, and list of references

Best Consideration Date : June 6, 2025

Posting Close Date : N / A

Open Until Filled : Yes

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Department

VPR-Applied Research Lab for Intelligence & Security

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$250,000 - $300,000

For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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