Senior AI Researcher - Quantum Science Lab (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

Generous staff benefits

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh’s School of Informatics is seeking a Senior Researcher to develop AI for Science methods specialised to quantum computing. You will join the Quantum Software Lab and collaborate with Professor Elham Kashefi and colleagues across the university.

You will lead design and implementation of research software, define evaluation methods, and publish results. The role is full-time (35h) on a six-month fixed-term contract with flexible working where possible.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent research experience in computer science, AI, quantum information, mathematics, physics or related field.
• Evidence of independent research and ability to design, implement and evaluate substantial computational work.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of research software and experimental studies.
• Define evaluation methods for AI-assisted scientific work and compare with expert judgement.
• Collaborate with quantum researchers to turn questions into computable investigations.
• Publish results and release software or artefacts where appropriate.
• Coordinate technical work with project partners and support junior researchers.
• Contribute to future research proposals and the wider Quantum Software Lab development.

Education

PhD or equivalent research experience

Job description

The University of Edinburgh’s School of Informatics is seeking a Senior Researcher to develop AI for Science methods specialised to quantum computing. You will join the Quantum Software Lab and collaborate with Professor Elham Kashefi and colleagues across the university.

You will lead design and implementation of research software, define evaluation methods, and publish results. The role is full-time (35h) on a six-month fixed-term contract with flexible working where possible.