Quantum Applications Scientist

QuEra Computing Inc.; Harwell; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

QuEra Computing UK is seeking a talented theoretical researcher to co-design novel quantum simulation applications for our neutral-atom hardware. You will work both independently and in teams, engaging with academic collaborators, clients and industry partners to tackle exciting challenges in quantum materials, chemistry, and nuclear physics.

Ideal candidates will hold a Ph.D. in a related field and have a strong publication record, with experience translating theory into hardware-enabled

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics, computer science, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• A strong background in quantum computing and/or quantum algorithms.
• An exceptional publication record in relevant fields.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Co-design novel quantum simulation applications for QuEra’s neutral-atom hardware.
• Collaborate with academic partners, clients, business partners and other users of quantum computing.
• Address challenges from near-term error correction approaches in quantum simulation algorithms.
• Design new application pipelines in areas such as quantum materials simulation, quantum chemistry or nuclear physics.

Skills

Quantum computing

Quantum algorithms

Numerical simulation

Quantum circuits

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. required

Tools

Cirq

Qiskit

Tket

CUDA-Q

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.

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.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion throughout our recruitment and selection processes.

All applicants are considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and suitability for the role. We do not tolerate discrimination on any grounds, including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments where needed to ensure that disabled applicants and employees are not disadvantaged during the recruitment process.