Quantum Networking Research Associate: Entanglement

University of Bristol; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Bristol's Smart Internet Lab invites applications for a Research Associate or Senior Research Associate to advance quantum-network systems across lab-scale to national testbeds. You will work on entanglement-based networks, with a focus on scalable distribution over fibre, in collaboration with academia and industry partners.

The role involves designing, building, and demonstrating experiments, analyzing data, and contributing to publications and proposals.

Qualifications

• Honours degree or PhD in a relevant field, or equivalent research experience.
• Experimental experience in quantum communications, quantum optics, photonics, or related area.
• Practical skills constructing, aligning, integrating, and troubleshooting optical, fibre-optic and/or single-photon systems.
• Sound understanding of quantum entanglement and quantum networking.
• Grade J applicants should demonstrate independent experimental planning, complex data analysis, initiative and high-quality research outputs, and collaboration experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and demonstrate quantum-network systems across laboratory, metropolitan and national-scale testbeds.
• Research includes entangled-photon sources, single-photon detection, optical switching, wavelength routing, timing and synchronisation, and network monitoring and control.
• Investigate Bell-state measurements, entanglement swapping, quantum teleportation and feed-forward control where relevant.
• Deliver experiments, field trials, milestones, publications and reports; maintain safe laboratory practice and rigorous experimental records.
• Grade J: mentor less-experienced researchers and contribute to new research proposals.

Skills

Quantum optics

Photonics

Experimental skills

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Honours degree

PhD in related field

Job description

University of Bristol's Smart Internet Lab invites applications for a Research Associate or Senior Research Associate to advance quantum-network systems across lab-scale to national testbeds. You will work on entanglement-based networks, with a focus on scalable distribution over fibre, in collaboration with academia and industry partners.

The role involves designing, building, and demonstrating experiments, analyzing data, and contributing to publications and proposals.