Hybrid Senior Quantum Physicist: Lead Quantum Computing

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave

Professional development

Hybrid work policy

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 invites a Senior Quantum Physicist to join their research team in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead cutting-edge quantum research, design experiments, and develop algorithms and hardware to push forward quantum computing and information science.

The role offers collaboration across disciplines, access to state-of-the-art facilities, extensive publication opportunities, and the chance to mentor researchers while contributing to grant proposals and funding.

Qualifications

• PhD in Quantum Physics or closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years post-doctoral research in quantum information science or quantum computing.
• Proven publication record in high-impact journals and international conferences.
• Strong programming and mathematical physics背景; hands-on quantum experiment experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct advanced research in quantum physics, including entanglement, superposition, and decoherence.
• Design and analyze experiments with quantum systems using sophisticated models.
• Develop quantum algorithms and simulation techniques for complex problems.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate quantum solutions into projects.
• Analyze data and prepare reports and publications for journals and conferences.
• Mentor junior researchers and interns to foster scientific excellence.
• Contribute to grant writing and proposal development to secure funding.
• Maintain and operate specialized lab equipment, ensuring accuracy and reproducibility.
• Stay updated on current quantum physics advances through literature and events.
• Present findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Python

C++

MATLAB

Quantum information

Data analysis

Research leadership

Education

PhD in Quantum Physics

Tools

Qiskit

Job description

Placements24 invites a Senior Quantum Physicist to join their research team in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead cutting-edge quantum research, design experiments, and develop algorithms and hardware to push forward quantum computing and information science.

The role offers collaboration across disciplines, access to state-of-the-art facilities, extensive publication opportunities, and the chance to mentor researchers while contributing to grant proposals and funding.