Scientist Student Placement

3 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Phasecraft Full time

We are building the mathematical foundations for quantum computing applications that solve real-world problems. In 2023 we completed a £13m Series A funding round led by leading Silicon Valley deep tech VC, Playground Global.
Phasecraft's unprecedented access to today's best quantum computers - through partnerships with Google, IBM, QuEra and Rigetti - provides us with unique opportunities to develop foundational IP, inform the development of next-generation quantum hardware, and accelerate commercialisation of high-value breakthroughs.
The ideal candidate will have experience in the theory of optimization algorithms for gate-model quantum computers, or experience in the theory of quantum algorithms more generally and strong evidence of potential to contribute to this area. Their work will initially focus on this topic, though they will have the opportunity to grow a portfolio of research activity across the breadth of Phasecraft's interests.
Undertake theoretical and/or applied research and/or software development for near-term quantum computing applications, with an initial focus on quantum algorithms and software for combinatorial optimization and constraint satisfaction problems
Help to author publications, presentations, patent applications and similar resulting from the research
Work collaboratively in a small team made up of full-time staff and affiliated PhD students
theory and/or implementation of classical algorithms for optimization or constraint satisfaction
quantum algorithm design and/or implementation
mathematical analysis of algorithms
Ability to work independently on research projects and to work in a team
Flexibility to work across different aspects of quantum software and underpinning theory
PhD (or soon to receive one) in quantum information, quantum computation theory, theoretical computer science, or closely related field
Coding in quantum software development environments (e.g. Software development skills
Enthusiasm for learning and novel research



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