Research Scientist in Quantum Photonic Integrated Circuits

Toshiba EMEA
Cambridge
1 week ago
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With over two decades of research, innovation and development, Toshiba is at the forefront of quantum science and technology. In quantum communications, Toshiba commercial quantum key distribution systems offer the highest key rates on the market and play a major role in the worldwide deployment of secure quantum networks. Photonic integrated circuits are set to revolutionize the architecture and capabilities of such systems and enable large-scale networks by integrating the quantum optical hardware onto miniature photonic chips.


We are currently inviting applications for a Research Scientist to join our quantum photonic integration programme. The successful candidate will take a leading role in the development of novel photonic integrated chips with cutting‑edge performance for quantum key distribution, quantum networks and wider quantum applications. The devices will be validated in state‑of‑the‑art experiments and integrated into research prototypes under realistic settings. Research outcomes will be published in leading journals and presented at renowned international conferences.


Responsibilities
Photonic chip development

  • Devise and implement new concepts for photonic chips for quantum communications
  • Conceptualize new experiments and new protocols for quantum communications
  • Measure, characterize, validate and optimize the performance of photonic chips and demonstrate their capabilities with large‑scale deployment
  • Understand the framework of security analysis for quantum key distribution and quantum random number generation

System integration

  • Work within a multi-disciplinary team to develop innovative approaches for packaging and system integration of quantum photonic chips, including optical and electrical interconnect, electronic control, high-speed signal processing, software and firmware
  • Develop system control, automation, synchronisation, simulation, and data analysis.
  • Develop and operate research-grade systems
  • Collaboration & Dissemination
  • Analyse experimental data and communicate findings through scientific publications, internal reviews, and international conferences.
  • Collaborate with industrial partners and academic groups across the UK, Europe, and Japan.
  • Mentor PhD students and early career staff researchers.

Skills and experience – essential

  • PhD in Physics, Photonics, Electronic Engineering, or a closely related field.
  • Research experience with relevant technology such as:
  • Photonic integration, hybrid integration, design, simulations, modelling and measurements of photonic chips
  • Quantum communications, quantum key distribution, quantum networks.
  • High-speed coherent optical communications
  • Experience with RF test and measurements.
  • Competence in Python, Matlab, Labview or similar languages.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in multi-disciplinary team.
  • Excellent technical presentation skills, both written and oral.
  • Proactive with strong organisational skills and strong communication stills

Skills and experience – desirable

  • Experience with quantum key distribution theory and security analysis
  • Experience with electronics design (PCB development, FPGA programming, high speed electronics).
  • Experience with patent applications


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