Essential Requirements:

- Ph.D. in Physics (Quantum Physics/Maths, Quantum Optics, Quantum Materials specialization) from top-tier institutions
- Minimum 12-15 years of post-PhD experience with substantial academic or research leadership
- Professor-level appointment or equivalent senior research position
- Outstanding research record with publications in top physics journals (Nature Physics, Physical Review Letters, Science, Physical Review A/B/X)
- High H-index with significant citations and impact in quantum physics community
- Proven track record securing competitive research grants from national/international agencies
- Experience supervising and mentoring doctoral students for successful careers
- Demonstrated leadership in academic or research institutions
- Strong scientific vision, management, and communication skills
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and ethical research practices

Preferred Qualifications:

- Prior experience as Department Chair, Research Group Leader, or equivalent leadership role
- International research experience at leading quantum physics/ maths/ materials Institutions
- Collaborations that bridge theoretical and experimental quantum physics/ materials
- Experience building quantum physics research labs from scratch
- Editorial board membership of major physics/ maths/ material journals
- Awards and recognition from quantum community (APS Fellowship, international prizes)
- Expertise spanning theory and experiment in quantum systems
- Engagement with quantum technology development initiatives
- Track record of successful doctoral student placements in top institutions