Lead AMO Physicist, Trapped-Ion Quantum Hardware

CT19; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CT19 is seeking a Principal AMO Physicist to lead the design and optimization of advanced trapped-ion experiments for scalable quantum hardware. You will own complex laboratory subsystems and help shape the technical roadmap across multiple disciplines.

You will mentor AMO physicists, drive improvements in qubit control, coherence, and fidelity, and contribute to the long-term platform strategy in a fast-scaling UK-based team.

Qualifications

• Experience in experimental AMO physics, ion trapping preferred.
• Strong track record leading complex experimental systems.
• Expertise in laser stabilization, automation, or real-time control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimisation of advanced trapped-ion experiments.
• Drive performance improvements in ion–photon interfaces and qubit control.
• Own complex laboratory subsystems (lasers, RF/DC electronics, UHV hardware, control systems).
• Contribute to technical architecture and long-term platform strategy.
• Mentor AMO physicists and collaborate across engineering disciplines.

Skills

Trapped-ion physics

Qubit control

Lab leadership

Laser stabilization

Real-time control

Education

AMO Physics PhD

Job description

CT19 is seeking a Principal AMO Physicist to lead the design and optimization of advanced trapped-ion experiments for scalable quantum hardware. You will own complex laboratory subsystems and help shape the technical roadmap across multiple disciplines.

You will mentor AMO physicists, drive improvements in qubit control, coherence, and fidelity, and contribute to the long-term platform strategy in a fast-scaling UK-based team.