Quantum Applications Scientist

QuEra Computing Inc.; Harwell; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantum computing firm in the UK is seeking a talented theoretical researcher to join their team. This role involves co-designing novel quantum simulation applications and interacting with various stakeholders to tackle challenges in quantum computing. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and a strong background in quantum computing, alongside collaboration skills. The company values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Strong background in quantum computing and/or quantum algorithms.
• Exceptional publication record in relevant fields.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Co-design novel quantum simulation applications for neutral-atom hardware.
• Interact with academic collaborators and business partners.
• Address challenges in quantum simulation algorithms.

Skills

Quantum simulation applications

Quantum algorithms

Numerical simulation techniques

Quantum circuit programming

Collaboration in cross-functional teams

Education

Ph.D. in physics, computer science, or related discipline

Tools

Cirq

Qiskit

Tket

Job description

QuEra Computing UK is seeking a talented, impact-motivated theoretical researcher with strong expertise in quantum computing applications. You will be a part of the team aiming to co-design novel quantum simulation applications for QuEra’s neutral-atom hardware. Working individually and as part of a team, you will interact with academic collaborators, clients, business partners, and other users of quantum computing to address fascinating challenges, from the inclusion of near-term error correction approaches in quantum simulation algorithms to the design of new application pipelines, for example in quantum materials simulation, quantum chemistry or nuclear physics.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in physics, computer science, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience,
• A strong background in quantum computing and/or quantum algorithms, including
  • expertise in quantum simulation applications, preferably in condensed matter physics, quantum materials, nuclear physics and/or quantum chemistry,
  • expertise in using and/or developing numerical simulation techniques of many-body systems and/or quantum circuits, for example using Pauli propagation, Clifford simulation, tensor networks (MPS, DMRG, etc.), exact diagonalisation, sparse matrix methods, density-functional theory, coupled-cluster + extensions, DMFT
  • experience in using quantum circuit programming and compilation, for example using Cirq, Qiskit, Tket, CUDA-Q
• An exceptional publication record in relevant fields,
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of quantum error correction schemes and quantum simulation in the fault-tolerant era,
• Experience translating theoretical ideas and protocols to quantum computing hardware, and
• Experience working with or knowledge of neutral-atom quantum hardware,
• Experience in software engineering and high-performance computing.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.