Research Associate / Senior Research Associate In Quantum Computing Theory

The role

The post-holder(s) will perform cutting-edge academic research on the theory of quantum computation. Areas of particular interest include, but are not restricted to: quantum algorithms and their underpinning mathematics; verification/testing of quantum devices; architectures for quantum computers; applications of quantum computers; quantum computational complexity and Hamiltonian complexity; algorithms for simulation of quantum systems, design of methods for reducing errors in Quantum measurements.

What will you be doing?

Aspects to which the post-holder could contribute, depending on research interests and expertise, include:

• Development of new efficient quantum algorithms or communication protocols for practically relevant computational problems;
• Design of methods for verification/testing of near-term quantum devices;
• Design of techniques for simulation of quantum-mechanical systems using a quantum computer;
• Characterisation of the complexity of problems in many-body quantum physics and quantum information theory;
• Analysis/development of architectures for quantum computers;
• Development of new mathematical tools and underpinning theory, e.g. within Quantum query or communication complexity;
• Development of methods for error reduction in Quantum measurements for near-term devices, and fundamental studies of quantum measurements.

The post-holder will be expected to have a high degree of autonomy within the overall framework of the project.

You should apply if

A PhD in the theory of quantum computation or quantum information, or otherwise evidence of expertise in this area, is essential, together with a strong record of publications in high-quality international conferences and journals.

We look for candidates to have strong problem-solving skills, the ability to take a primary role in organizing and running research projects, and enthusiasm to work in a multidisciplinary group.

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