Lead Scientist, Quantum Photonic Integration

Toshiba EMEA; Milton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Toshiba Europe’s Cambridge Research Lab invites talented researchers to join the Photonic Integration Team. The role leads the development of photonic integrated circuits for next‑generation quantum communications and networking systems, from chip conception to deployment in prototypes.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, publish results in top journals, mentor students, and collaborate with partners across the UK, Europe and Japan to translate research into commercial, chip‑level

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Photonics, Electronic Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Proven research experience in photonic integrated circuits, quantum communications, or high-speed optical systems.
• Hands-on experience with photonic experimental setups and RF measurement techniques.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW for automation, control, and data analysis.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams, with strong communication and publication records.

Responsibilities

• Devise and implement new concepts for photonic chips for quantum communications.
• Conceive and implement new experiments and protocols for quantum communications.
• Characterise and optimise photonic chips for large-scale deployment.
• Apply QKD/QRRN security analysis to validate devices and systems.
• Contribute to development of high-performance quantum photonic system prototypes.
• Collaborate across the UK, Europe, and Japan with industrial and academic partners.
• Mentor PhD students and early-career researchers.

Skills

Photonic integrated circuits

Quantum communications

High-speed coherent optical systems

RF test & measurement

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

System integration

Academic publishing

Collaboration across disciplines

Education

PhD in Physics, Photonics, or Electronic Engineering

Tools

Photonic foundry processes

PIC tape-outs

PCB design

FPGA programming

Embedded systems

Job description

Toshiba Europe’s Cambridge Research Lab invites talented researchers to join the Photonic Integration Team. The role leads the development of photonic integrated circuits for next‑generation quantum communications and networking systems, from chip conception to deployment in prototypes.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, publish results in top journals, mentor students, and collaborate with partners across the UK, Europe and Japan to translate research into commercial, chip‑level