Join Our Team
At the Quantum Software Lab (QSL), we are at the forefront of quantum innovation, driving advancements in quantum computing. QSL works as a “Bell Labs-style" collective of senior faculties, postdoctoral researchers, innovation fellows, and professional staff.
We are actively seeking passionate individuals with expertise in these domains to join our dynamic team. If you are driven by curiosity, possess a deep understanding of quantum computing, and are eager to contribute to cutting-edge research that bridges theory and application, we want to hear from you.​
Available Positions:
Quantum Fellowship in Applications of Quantum Computing
Full Time: 35 hours per week
Role Type: Five-Year Tenure-track Academic Role
Closing date: 4th May 2026, 11:59 PM UK Time
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Up to five positions are available for prestigious 5-year tenure-track fellowships hosted by the University of Edinburgh's School of Informatics, School of Chemistry, School of Physics and Astronomy, School of Mathematics, and EPCC.​ Fellows will lead interdisciplinary research in Applications of Quantum Computing in one or several of the following QATCH application sectors.
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The initial focus of the fellowships will be on establishing their research careers, including developing their distinctive research programme, including innovation and/or knowledge exchange activities, producing research outputs and research support applications, and engaging in career development. The Fellow will be expected to make a growing contribution to research-led teaching/training and academic leadership in their host School, particularly after the first few years, to develop the skills and experience required in a typical academic role.
Learn more about the opportunity and apply here:
QATCH: Research Associate
Full Time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: 36 months
Closing date: [insert]
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Up to seven positions are available for 3-year Postdoctoral Research Associate positions hosted by Quantum Software Lab (QSL) as part of the QATCH programme.
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These roles are an excellent opportunity to actively participate in and shape QSL’s projects, consolidating its position of international leadership in the field. The QATCH programme will be a unique opportunity to work inside the largest quantum software academic team in the UK based in one of the most renowned computer science departments in the world.
QSL is a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment composed of a diverse cohort of colleagues passionate about bringing quantum computation to reality. This will be a unique experience of professional growth, working on the timely and exciting goal building the foundations of critical part of the quantum computation stack directly under the UK Missions 1 umbrella. We're seeking researchers who balance scientific rigour with pragmatic execution and business impact. Ideal candidates combine research excellence with a results-oriented, product-focused approach. We are actively seeking applicants with strong research expertise in the fields below:
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Quantum algorithms
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Quantum machine learning
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Quantum simulation
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High performance computing and quantum computation integration
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Networks distributed quantum computing
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Quantum programming and software
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Verification and benchmarking
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Quantum error correction and error mitigation
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Fault-tolerant compilation and resource estimation
Learn more about the opportunity and apply here:
If you are interested in a PhD with Quantum Software Lab, please complete the form below. Prospective applicants are advised to contact a potential supervisor prior to making an official application, in order to discuss possibilities and potential topics.
For informal enquires, please contact quantumsoftwarelab@ed.ac.uk.