Senior Fault-Tolerant Quantum Algorithms Researcher

PsiQuantum; Daresbury; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

PsiQuantum is seeking a Senior Quantum Algorithms Researcher to join the Quantum Algorithms team within our Applications Development department. This role offers the opportunity to help define how large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers will be applied to real-world problems in chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and materials science.

At PsiQuantum, we pursue fault-tolerant quantum computation and collaborate with leading partners to translate abstract algorithms into practical applications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of research experience in quantum computing, focusing on algorithms and applications.
• PhD in Physics, Math or Computer Science is preferred.
• Experience programming in Python, C++ or similar languages.

Responsibilities

• Propose initiatives into research and development of quantum algorithms for fault-tolerant quantum computers; lead research programs.
• Collaborate with external partners to instantiate, validate and optimize quantum algorithms for various domains.
• Establish benchmark families and problem instances to validate post-classicality of quantum algorithms.
• Guide simulation and resource analysis for fault-tolerant implementations on photonic quantum computing.

Skills

Quantum algorithms

Collaboration

Independent work

Python/C++ programming

Education

PhD in Physics/Math/CS

Bachelor’s degree in Physics/Math/CS

Tools

Python

C++

Job description

PsiQuantum is seeking a Senior Quantum Algorithms Researcher to join the Quantum Algorithms team within our Applications Development department. This role offers the opportunity to help define how large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers will be applied to real-world problems in chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and materials science.

At PsiQuantum, we pursue fault-tolerant quantum computation and collaborate with leading partners to translate abstract algorithms into practical applications.