Remote Quantum Information Physicist (PhD) - Research

Obsidian; Greater London; Remote; GBP 83,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsidian is seeking researchers to work on high-level physics problems across subfields. This is research-grade work where written reasoning is essential, and results must be verifiable by another specialist.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in quantum information or quantum optics with a strong publication record, and are proficient in LaTeX, Python, SymPy and Jupyter. The role offers 10 hours per week at $80 to $110 per hour, with remote, asynchronous work and no fixed hours.

Qualifications

• PhD in quantum information, quantum optics or a closely related field is required.
• Three to five representative papers with arXiv IDs or DOIs, ideally from the last five years, must be listed.
• Fluency with LaTeX, Python, SymPy and Jupyter is expected.
• English proficiency at B2 or above, including written reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Create and tackle research-level physics problems in your subfield.
• Solve, review, or audit completed work as assigned.
• Produce results that another specialist can verify independently.

Skills

English (B2)

LaTeX

Python

SymPy

Jupyter

Education

PhD in quantum information or quantum optics

Tools

LaTeX

Python

SymPy

Jupyter

VS Code

Job description

Obsidian is seeking researchers to work on high-level physics problems across subfields. This is research-grade work where written reasoning is essential, and results must be verifiable by another specialist.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in quantum information or quantum optics with a strong publication record, and are proficient in LaTeX, Python, SymPy and Jupyter. The role offers 10 hours per week at $80 to $110 per hour, with remote, asynchronous work and no fixed hours.