Senior Researcher - AI for Science in Quantum Computing

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading-edge research

World-class university

Flexibility (hybrid)

Autonomy

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh’s School of Informatics seeks a Senior Researcher to develop AI for Science methods specialized to quantum computing. You will join the Quantum Software Lab and work with Professor Elham Kashefi, researchers across the University, and the UK quantum community.

You will design and implement research software, define evaluation methods, and publish results while collaborating with quantum researchers and supporting junior staff.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent research experience in CS, AI, quantum information, mathematics, physics or related field.
• Evidence of independent research and ability to design, implement and evaluate substantial computational work.
• Clear writing and sound software practice are essential.
• Experience in agentic AI, ML, formal methods, knowledge representation, scientific computing or research software engineering is useful.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of research software and experimental studies.
• Define evaluation methods for AI-assisted scientific work, including failure analysis and comparison with expert judgement.
• Collaborate with quantum researchers to turn broad questions into assessable computational investigations.
• Publish and present the resulting research 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 development of the Quantum Software Lab.

Education

PhD or equivalent research experience in computer science, artificial intelligence, quantum information, mathematics, physics or related field

Job description

The University of Edinburgh’s School of Informatics seeks a Senior Researcher to develop AI for Science methods specialized to quantum computing. You will join the Quantum Software Lab and work with Professor Elham Kashefi, researchers across the University, and the UK quantum community.

You will design and implement research software, define evaluation methods, and publish results while collaborating with quantum researchers and supporting junior staff.