Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physicist

2 days ago


Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom UK Research and Innovation Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced experimental physicist to join our team at the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC). As an experimental AMO physicist, you will work as part of the Neutral Atom Quantum Computing team within the Research division of NQCC. Your primary responsibility will be to develop and deploy robust and re-usable quantum computing platforms to support our technology roadmap, building scalable quantum computing capabilities and making progress against the NQCC technology roadmap.

Key Responsibilities
  • Developing systems and subsystems for tweezer array quantum computers.
  • Proof-of-concept / engineering projects that overcome TAQC performance bottlenecks.
  • Contributing to a roadmap that can scale TAQC platforms towards quantum advantage.
  • Input into software and control architecture design, working with the NQCC software team.
  • Running events & colloquia for the UK neutral atom quantum computing community.
  • Collaboration across platforms within NQCC and with external commercial or academic partners.
  • Publishing non-confidential results.
  • Promoting best practice software development across the NQCC.
Person Specification
  • Education to PhD level (or equivalent experience) in a computing/Physics or Engineering related discipline.
  • Experience of research in atomic, molecular or optical quantum technologies.
  • Experience of experimental or theoretical methods relevant to quantum computing platforms based on neutral atoms.
  • Conceptual understanding of tweezer array quantum computing & methodologies.
  • Experience of collaborative research, especially intermural.
  • Familiarity with R&D or laboratory environments.
  • Appreciation of Health, Safety and Environment.
About the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC)

The NQCC is a joint initiative of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). Our primary purpose is to fill a key gap in the research and innovation landscape addressing the challenge of scaling quantum computing. We are committed to driving development in the field of Quantum Computing and to place the UK at the forefront of the field.

About UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. We are committed to supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, developing and operating some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world, and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.



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