Quantum Software Research Associate (Hybrid/Remote)

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Leading-edge research

Contributing to the work and purpose

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Research Associate on the RubberDUQ project. You will develop mathematical foundations and practical tools for hybrid quantum-classical programming and collaborate with QSL's academic and industrial partners.

Candidates should have a degree in CS, Math, or Physics, and demonstrable research experience in categorical semantics, PL theory, compilers, or quantum computing, with evidence of high-quality outputs and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.
• Experience in categorical semantics, programming language theory, compilers, or quantum computing.
• Expertise in category theory, formal semantics, or compiler implementation.
• Evidence of high-quality research outputs (papers, reports, software).
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly, in writing and speech.

Responsibilities

• Develop mathematical foundations and practical tools for hybrid quantum-classical programming.
• Collaborate with the RubberDUQ project team and QSL partners to advance results.
• Contribute to compiler design and correct-by-construction optimisations.

Job description

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Research Associate on the RubberDUQ project. You will develop mathematical foundations and practical tools for hybrid quantum-classical programming and collaborate with QSL's academic and industrial partners.

Candidates should have a degree in CS, Math, or Physics, and demonstrable research experience in categorical semantics, PL theory, compilers, or quantum computing, with evidence of high-quality outputs and strong communication skills.