Salary: UE07 - £39347 - £46,974 per annum
Full time - 35 hours per week
Fixed term - 12 months (with the possibility of extension subject to the availability of funding)
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The postholder will have a broad knowledge of benchmarking and verification techniques and a deep understanding of which methods are suitable for different modalities of quantum devices. They will engage in current and prospective research projects, either independently or in collaboration with other team members. Additionally, the postholder has the opportunity to contribute to current and future collaborative projects between QSL and the lab's partners, including the National Quantum Computing Centre Quantum Testbeds.
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​Knowledge Skills and Experience​
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PhD (or near completion) in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
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Strong background in quantum information or quantum computation.
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A track record of first-author and collaborative publications in high-quality journals or conferences
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Proven expertise in the techniques needed to undertake research in benchmarking and verification of quantum computation.
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Experience in working collaboratively with hardware teams to tailor benchmarking techniques to specific devices.
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Ability to communicate complex information clearly, both orally and in writing.
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Interest in working in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment.
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Sufficient coding experience to contribute to open-source repositories.
For informal enquiries, please contact Quantum Software Lab: QuantumSoftwareLab@ed.ac.uk
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Applicants must review the full job description and apply directly through UoE's platform by 14th August 2024