Quantum Error Correction (QEC) Scientist

Jobtailor; Pangbourne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Pangbourne (UK) seeks a PhD-level researcher to design and execute Quantum Error Correction experiments, develop decoding algorithms, and analyze performance metrics. You will support publications and collaborate across hardware, firmware, and software teams to integrate QEC methods into real systems.

Strong analytical and research skills are essential for advancing quantum information science.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Strong background in quantum computing or quantum information science.
• Excellent analytical and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute QEC experiments.
• Develop and evaluate decoding algorithms.
• Analyze error correction performance metrics.
• Support scientific publications and technical reports.
• Work closely with hardware, firmware, and software teams.
• Support integration of QEC methodologies into operational systems.
• Stay current on emerging research and industry developments.
• Contribute to strategic technology planning.

Skills

Quantum computing

QEC experiments

Decoding algorithms

Analytical skills

Education

PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and execute QEC experiments.
• Develop and evaluate decoding algorithms.
• Analyze error correction performance metrics.
• Support scientific publications and technical reports.
• Work closely with hardware, firmware, and software teams.
• Support integration of QEC methodologies into operational systems.
• Stay current on emerging research and industry developments.
• Contribute to strategic technology planning.

Requirements

• PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Strong background in quantum computing or quantum information science.
• Excellent analytical and research skills.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and executing Quantum Error Correction (QEC) experiments, developing decoding algorithms, and analyzing performance metrics. Strong analytical and research skills are essential for supporting scientific publications and integrating QEC methodologies into operational systems.