Quantum Innovation Fellow

Quantiki; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Quantum Software Lab (QSL) at the University of Edinburgh is recruiting up to three Innovation Fellows to develop high-impact applications of quantum computing across science and industry.

Innovation Fellows will contribute to collaborative research across six sectors as part of the QATCH programme, working with researchers at QSL, the NQCC, and industry partners to deliver practical quantum software, IP, and funding opportunities while mentoring junior researchers.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-impact applications of quantum computing across science and industry as part of the Innovation Fellows programme.
• Collaborate on research projects across six key application sectors within the QATCH programme.
• Work with leading researchers at QSL, the NQCC and industry partners to deliver research, software and intellectual property, and support junior researchers.

Job description

Full Time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: 24 months
Closing date: 11 November 2026, 11:59 PM UK time

The Quantum Software Lab (QSL) at the University of Edinburgh is recruiting up to three Innovation Fellows to develop high-impact applications of quantum computing across science and industry.

Quantum Innovation Fellows will contribute to collaborative research projects across six key application sectors. As part of the Quantum Advantage Turbo Charger (QATCH) programme, supporting the UK's National Quantum Strategy, successful candidates will work alongside leading researchers at QSL, the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC), academic and industry partners to develop practical quantum computing solutions. The candidates will help deliver high-impact research, software and intellectual property, support junior researchers, and contribute to future funding opportunities.

The fellowships will focus on six key sectors:

• S1) Healthcare and Life Sciences.
• S2) Materials and Manufacturing.
• S3) Finance.
• S4) Energy.
• S5) AI and Data Science.
• S6) Cybersecurity.

Based in the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh, QSL is home to one of the UK's largest academic quantum software research teams. These positions offer a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment, connecting quantum computing expertise with real-world scientific and industrial challenges.