Postdoctoral Research Assistant In Modelling Of Quantum Computing Control Systems

University Of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science, seeks a motivated experimentalist for a full-time Research Assistant in Quantum Computing Control Systems within Professor Ares’ group in Central Oxford. The externally funded 8-month fixed-term post will focus on modeling analog control systems and developing digital twins of quantum devices to study scaling impacts.

The successful candidate will build machine learning models, simulate control architectures, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills suitable for publications, proposals and meetings.
• Ability to develop new research projects and secure funding through grant applications.
• Experience communicating complex engineering concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Model the physical and control architecture of quantum devices and create simulators/digital twins.
• Develop machine learning models to study scaling effects in quantum control systems.
• Collaborate with academic teams, industrial partners and national laboratories on the QCI3 initiative.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

PhD/DPhil

Job description

We are seeking

a motivated and Talented experimentalist for a full-time Research Assistant in Quantum Computing Control Systems within Professor Ares’ research group at the Department of Engineering Science (Central Oxford). The post is externally funded 8 months fixed-term. The development of large-scale quantum computers will require a deep understanding of the classical infrastructure that supports them, including analog control systems. As quantum devices scale toward the million-qubit regime, modeling these complex systems becomes essential. This project will focus on building machine learning models and comprehensive digital twins of quantum devices to investigate how scaling impacts the control and stability of quantum operations. The researcher will create models of the physical and control architecture, enabling the identification of design bottlenecks and optimization strategies. The digital twins and simulators will serve as a testbed for evaluating engineering trade-offs and guiding future hardware development. The appointed researcher will collaborate with academic teams, industrial partners, and national laboratories, contributing to the broader QCI3 initiative aimed at advancing scalable and interconnected quantum computing technologies. Reporting to the Principal Investigator, you will help ensure a healthy and vibrant research environment within Natalia Ares’ research group. You should possess a PhD/DPhil and the ability to develop new research projects and raise research funds through making grant applications. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings is essential. For more information about working at the Department, see