Quantum Applications Scientist

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QuEra Computing UK seeks an impact-motivated theoretical researcher to co-design novel quantum simulation applications for its neutral-atom hardware, working with academics, clients and partners to tackle challenges from near-term error correction in quantum simulation to creating new pipelines for quantum materials, quantum chemistry and nuclear physics. The role requires a PhD in physics, computer science, or a related field or equivalent experience, a strong background in quantum computing with demonstrated expertise in quantum simulation across condensed matter, materials, nuclear physics or chemistry, and experience with numerical many-body methods and quantum circuits, plus hands-on circuit programming and compilation with tools such as Cirq, Qiskit, TKet or CUDA-Q, and an exceptional publication record with proven cross-functional collaboration. Preferred: knowledge of quantum error correction, translating theory to hardware, experience with neutral-atom hardware, and software engineering or HPC. Tips to apply: tailor your CV to highlight relevant projects and outcomes, include 2-3 representative works, show collaboration across academia and industry, and clearly connect your experience to QuEra's goals and the UK Harwell site.

Summary

QuEra Computing UK is seeking a talented, impact-motivated theoretical researcher with strong expertise in quantum computing applications. You will be a part of the team aiming to co-design novel quantum simulation applications for QuEra’s neutral-atom hardware. Working individually and as part of a team, you will interact with academic collaborators, clients, business partners, and other users of quantum computing to address fascinating challenges, from the inclusion of near-term error correction approaches in quantum simulation algorithms to the design of new application pipelines, for example in quantum materials simulation, quantum chemistry or nuclear physics.

Qualifications 

• Ph.D. degree in physics, computer science, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience,
• A strong background in quantum computing and/or quantum algorithms, including
  • expertise in quantum simulation applications, preferably in condensed matter physics, quantum materials, nuclear physics and/or quantum chemistry,
  • expertise in using and/or developing numerical simulation techniques of many-body systems and/or quantum circuits, for example using Pauli propagation, Clifford simulation, tensor networks (MPS, DMRG, etc.), exact diagonalisation, sparse matrix methods, density-functional theory, coupled-cluster + extensions, DMFT
  • experience in using quantum circuit programming and compilation, for example using Cirq, Qiskit, Tket, CUDA-Q
• An exceptional publication record in relevant fields,
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications 

• Knowledge of quantum error correction schemes and quantum simulation in the fault-tolerant era,
• Experience translating theoretical ideas and protocols to quantum computing hardware, and
• Experience working with or knowledge of neutral-atom quantum hardware,
• Experience in software engineering and high-performance computing.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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