Scientist in Quantum Computing and Machine Learning

National Physical Laboratory
Teddington
1 month ago
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Overview

We are hiring a Scientist to join NPL’s Quantum Software & Modelling team in the Quantum Technologies Department. You will be a vital part of NPL’s team contributing to achieve the UK's mission to deliver an accessible UK-based quantum computer capable of running 1 trillion operations. The exciting and innovative research will be done in collaboration with experimental teams at NPL, as well as leading national and international quantum computing companies and Universities.


Research Areas and Responsibilities

The research will be within the following areas:



  • Development of quantum computing and classical computing algorithms and software for applications in materials science, chemistry, machine learning and AI
  • Development of machine learning and other AI approaches for large scale automation and modelling of quantum technologies
  • Theory and algorithms for open quantum systems to determine the physical decoherence mechanisms in qubits
  • Development of methods to determine the effects of noise on quantum algorithms and quantum error correction

In this role you'll develop a programme of research, commercial and academic collaborations and support any funding applications we may be undertaking as well as propose your own bids.


Qualifications

You will have a degree in one of computational physics, chemistry, mathematics, AI, data science, computer science, quantum technologies or related subjects.


You will need to demonstrate expertise in at least one, and preferably more, of the following areas:



  • Development of quantum computing algorithms and software
  • Development of machine learning algorithms and software
  • Development of tensor networks algorithms and software
  • Development of algorithms and software for materials or chemistry simulations and their application
  • Development of models and software for open quantum systems
  • Developments of methods for quantum error correction
  • Development of automation algorithms and software

Legal and Other Requirements

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that nationality, residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance.


How to Apply

Please include a list of publications within your CV and a short covering statement describing your key research accomplishments and how your skills match the requirements. For any role specific queries, please contact .


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