Quantum Control Theorist — High-Fidelity Ops (Remote)

Universal Quantum Ltd.

Haywards Heath

Remote

GBP 76,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Meaningful equity participation
Flexible holiday allowance (28 days)
Flexible working
10% matching pension
Generous parental support policy
Private health / dental insurance &amp
group life insurance
£2,000 annual personal development预算
Relocation support

Job summary

Universal Quantum Ltd. is seeking a Quantum Control Theorist to design, model and test high-fidelity quantum operations.

The role involves developing physics models from hardware specifications and working closely with hardware teams to implement methods on quantum devices. You will benchmark quantum operations, analyse experimental results, and contribute to advancing quantum control theory in a fast-paced research environment.

Qualifications

  • PhD in quantum computing, quantum control or similar.
  • Experience with designing control methods for high-fidelity quantum operations.
  • Strong background in light-matter interactions and modelling quantum dynamics in software.
  • Proven track record of collaboration with experimental research groups and/or the quantum hardware industry.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results in the field of research.

Responsibilities

  • Design control methods for high-fidelity and fast quantum operations
  • Develop accurate physics models based on real hardware specifications
  • Work with hardware teams to implement methods on our quantum devices
  • Develop procedures for benchmarking quantum operations
  • Analyse experimental results and compare them against theoretical predictions and models

Skills

Quantum control
Quantum computing theory
Python
Light-matter interactions
Publications
Collaboration with experimental groups

Education

PhD in quantum computing or related field

Tools

Qiskit

Job description

Universal Quantum Ltd. is seeking a Quantum Control Theorist to design, model and test high-fidelity quantum operations.

The role involves developing physics models from hardware specifications and working closely with hardware teams to implement methods on quantum devices. You will benchmark quantum operations, analyse experimental results, and contribute to advancing quantum control theory in a fast-paced research environment.

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