Senior Quantum Scientist - Neutral-Atom Quantum Computing

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC); Greater London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Flexible working hours

Defined salary pension scheme

Public transport links / free parking

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) in the UK is recruiting a Senior Quantum Scientist (AMO) to drive development of neutral-atom quantum computing platforms. You will work on designing, building, and testing sub-systems, and contribute to a national programme to scale quantum technologies.

The role combines hands-on lab work with system-level planning, collaboration across hardware, software, and applications teams, and opportunities to lead developments that advance the UK quantum

Qualifications

• PhD-level (or equivalent) in physics, engineering, computing.
• Strong knowledge of quantum computing or related quantum technologies.
• Hands-on experience with neutral atom quantum systems.
• Experience designing, implementing, and automating experiments and control software.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimise neutral atom quantum computing sub-systems (QPU, lasers, controls).
• Develop experiments to characterise performance, improve qubit fidelity, stability and scalability.
• Integrate sub-systems into full-stack quantum computing platforms.

Skills

Strong experimental skills

Hands-on quantum systems experience

Communication skills

Education

PhD or equivalent in physics, engineering, computing

Job description

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) in the UK is recruiting a Senior Quantum Scientist (AMO) to drive development of neutral-atom quantum computing platforms. You will work on designing, building, and testing sub-systems, and contribute to a national programme to scale quantum technologies.

The role combines hands-on lab work with system-level planning, collaboration across hardware, software, and applications teams, and opportunities to lead developments that advance the UK quantum