Quantum Algorithms Team Lead - Flexible Hours

NQCC; Harwell; Remote; GBP 57,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Flexible working hours

Excellent defined salary pension

Public transport links / free parking

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to work

Job summary

UKRI – UK Research and Innovation seeks a Team Lead- Quantum Algorithms to lead a multidisciplinary group advancing quantum algorithm development, benchmarking, verification and error correction. You will mentor engineers, influence strategy, and collaborate across UK and international partners.

The role requires PhD-level expertise and a proven research background, with a strong emphasis on leadership, stakeholder engagement, and delivering impactful results in a fast-evolving field.

Qualifications

• Educated to at least PhD level (or equivalent) in quantum computing, quantum information, or related field.
• Demonstrable track record of research in quantum computing (peer-reviewed publications).
• Knowledge of quantum algorithm development and execution, including benchmarking, verification and error correction.

Responsibilities

• Leading the team developing quantum algorithms for workflows, allocating work and ensuring delivery.
• Developing and delivering R&D in quantum algorithms, benchmarking, verification and error correction; steer research strategy.
• Build workflows and select software tools; lead work to test on real quantum processors or emulators; act as technical authority.

Skills

Quantum algorithms

Team leadership

Benchmarking

Verification

Error correction

Technical strategy

Education

PhD in quantum computing

Tools

Quantum software tools

Job description

UKRI – UK Research and Innovation seeks a Team Lead- Quantum Algorithms to lead a multidisciplinary group advancing quantum algorithm development, benchmarking, verification and error correction. You will mentor engineers, influence strategy, and collaborate across UK and international partners.

The role requires PhD-level expertise and a proven research background, with a strong emphasis on leadership, stakeholder engagement, and delivering impactful results in a fast-evolving field.