Senior Quantum Scientist: Superconducting Circuits

Science and Technology Facilities Council; Harwell; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working scheme

Defined benefit pension

30 days annual leave + 10.5 bank hols

Job summary

National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) is seeking a Senior Quantum Scientist to advance superconducting quantum computing systems at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory site. You will focus on measurement-centric development, calibration, benchmarking and scaling within a collaborative, security-cleared environment.

You will contribute to control architectures, software ecosystems, and cross-disciplinary R&D, helping progress the UK quantum roadmap and industry partnerships.

Qualifications

• PhD or industry equivalent research in quantum computing systems (e.g., superconducting circuits, trapped ions, etc.).
• Calibration, benchmarking and error analysis of quantum computing operations.
• Simulation of quantum system dynamics under control and noise.
• Knowledge of error reduction strategies such as optimal control, error mitigation, error correction.
• Scientific programming for simulation, measurement, and data analysis.
• Excellent technical communication across varied teams and disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design and build superconducting quantum computing (SCQC) systems.
• Advance the calibration, measurement, and control software of SCQC systems.
• Perform quantum processor benchmarking and error analysis to guide development.
• Research scaling of control architectures, calibration, and quantum error correction.
• Collaborate on full-stack integration and use of quantum computers at NQCC.
• Perform collaborative R&D on key enabling technology aligned to the roadmap.
• Keep up to date with advances in the field, present and publish non-confidential results.

Skills

Quantum hardware

Calibration & benchmarking

Error analysis & suppression

Scientific programming

Technical communication

Control system architecture

Education

PhD or industry equivalent in quantum computing systems

Job description

National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) is seeking a Senior Quantum Scientist to advance superconducting quantum computing systems at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory site. You will focus on measurement-centric development, calibration, benchmarking and scaling within a collaborative, security-cleared environment.

You will contribute to control architectures, software ecosystems, and cross-disciplinary R&D, helping progress the UK quantum roadmap and industry partnerships.