Senior AI Researcher for Quantum Science

University of Edinburgh; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working options

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom invites applications for a Senior Researcher to develop AI for Science methods in quantum computing. Based in the School of Informatics, you will join the Quantum Software Lab and work with leading researchers on AI-enabled scientific inquiry.

You will lead the design and evaluation of research software, define experiments, and publish findings while collaborating with colleagues across the university and UK quantum community.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent research experience in a relevant field.
• Evidence of independent research and ability to design, implement and evaluate substantial computational work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of research software and experimental studies.
• Define evaluation methods for AI-assisted scientific work and compare with expert judgement.
• Publish and present research and release software or artefacts where appropriate.
• Coordinate technical work with project partners and support junior researchers.

Skills

Independent research

Research design

Experimentation

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

The University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom invites applications for a Senior Researcher to develop AI for Science methods in quantum computing. Based in the School of Informatics, you will join the Quantum Software Lab and work with leading researchers on AI-enabled scientific inquiry.

You will lead the design and evaluation of research software, define experiments, and publish findings while collaborating with colleagues across the university and UK quantum community.