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UK Research and Innovation

Staff Quantum Scientist – Superconducting Circuits

UK Research and Innovation

Staff Quantum Scientist leading superconducting circuits projects at the National Quantum Computing Centre. Involves expertise in quantum hardware research with a focus on superconducting quantum computers.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeHarwell • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLead💰 £67,409 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in superconducting quantum computing hardware, calibration, and error correction methods, while effectively leading research and development collaborations. Possesses strong technical communication skills to facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration and training.

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PhD In Quantum Computing HardwareExpert In Experimental Quantum Computing SystemsCalibration And Error Characterisation Of Multi-Qubit SystemsMeasurement Software For Quantum Computing ExperimentsQuantum Error Mitigation And Correction Methods

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Hard Skills
Superconducting CircuitsTrapped IonsNeutral AtomsPhotonicsSystem CalibrationQuantum Error CorrectionResearch PlanningExperimental Measurements
Soft Skills
Technical CommunicationTeam LeadershipTraining And Guidance
Tools & Technologies
Measurement Software
Industry Keywords
Quantum ComputingR&D CollaborationsQuantum MeasurementFull-Stack Integration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the control and measurement of superconducting quantum computers
  • Develop infrastructure and best-practice for system calibration and measurement
  • Enable the quantum measurement needs in other areas of the team and NQCC
  • Scope and deliver research on scaling control, calibration and quantum error correction
  • Drive full-stack integration and use of quantum computers at NQCC
  • Establish and lead R&D collaborations on key technologies to accelerate our roadmap
  • Develop key collaborator and supplier relationships and represent NQCC externally
  • Train and guide technical staff and students including through line management
  • Keep up to date with advances in the field, present and publish non-confidential results

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • PhD and postdoctoral research or industry equivalent in quantum computing hardware (S)
  • Expert in state of the art approaches to experimental quantum computing systems (such as superconducting circuits, trapped ions, neutral atoms, photonics) (S&I)
  • Expert in calibration and error characterisation of multi-qubit systems (S&I)
  • Knowledgeable on quantum error mitigation and quantum error correction methods (S&I)
  • Highly experienced in measurement software for quantum computing experiments (S&I)
  • Systematic approach to planning research and experimental measurements (S&I)
  • Excellent technical communication skills across teams and disciplines (S&I)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days)
  • Flexible working hours
  • An excellent defined salary pension scheme
  • Easily accessible public transport links/ free parking
  • Excellent learning and development opportunities
  • Cycle to work scheme