Research Associate/senior Research Associate in

1 month ago


Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

**The role**:
**What will you be doing?**:
**Research Responsibilities**

Aspects to which the post-holder could contribute, depending on research interests and expertise, include:

- Development of new efficient quantum algorithms or communication protocols for practically relevant computational problems;
- Design of methods for verification/testing of near-term quantum devices;
- Design of techniques for simulation of quantum-mechanical systems using a quantum computer;
- Characterisation of the complexity of problems in many-body quantum physics and quantum information theory;
- Analysis/development of architectures for quantum computers;
- Development of new mathematical tools and underpinning theory, e.g. within quantum query or communication complexity.

The post-holder will be expected to have a high degree of autonomy within the overall framework of the project.

**Administration Responsibilities**
- Write academic papers and give internal and external talks and seminars.
- Contribute to organisation of internal academic activities (e.g. seminars, group meetings).
- Perform any other reasonable tasks that contribute positively to the success of quantum information research at Bristol.

**Teaching Responsibilities**
- As this role is a Pathway 2 (Research) role, there are no formally specified teaching duties required of the post-holder. However, other commitments permitting, the post-holder will be invited to make some contribution to teaching within the School of Mathematics, for example by taking small-group undergraduate tutorials.

**Essential**
- PhD in the theory of quantum computation or quantum information, or otherwise evidence of expertise in this area.
- A strong record of publications in high-quality international conferences and journals.
- A good understanding of the relevant research literature.
- Able to articulate ideas clearly and logically.
- Able to complete high-quality academic publications.
- Able to work with others in a team and also independently.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- An enthusiasm for learning.

**Desirable**
- An interest in the design of algorithms, the theory of computational complexity, the theory of verification of software or hardware, or other aspects of theoretical computer science.
- Papers in high-quality international quantum information conferences (e.g. QIP / QCTIP / TQC / AQIS).
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to take a primary role in organizing and running research projects.
- An enthusiasm to work in a multidisciplinary group and share knowledge and skills

**Additional information**:
**Available documents**:

- Further Particulars - School of Mathematics 2020.pdf
- ACAD104977 - Research Associate-Senior Research Associate - JD.pdf

JOB NUMBER***

**ACAD104977**:
CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN***

**Open ended / Full time**:
CLOSING DATE***

**21 May 2023**:
FACULTY/DIVISION***

**Faculty of Science**:
SALARY***

**£35,333 - £39,745 per annum - Grade I. £39,745 - £44,737 per annum - Grade J**:


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