The Quantum Software Lab (QSL) https://www.quantumsoftwarelab.com/ , based in the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh, is inviting applications for up to nine Postdoctoral Research Associate positions in Quantum Computing.
We are seeking candidates who combine research excellence with a results-oriented and impact-focused approach. We particularly welcome applicants with strong research expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Quantum algorithms Quantum machine learning Quantum simulation High-performance computing and quantum computation integration Networks and distributed quantum computing Quantum programming and software Verification and benchmarking Quantum error correction and error mitigation Fault-tolerant compilation and resource estimation
These positions will contribute to QSL’s main research programme, Quantum Advantage Turbo Charger (QATCH), a £20 million UK Government investment in the University of Edinburgh’s Quantum Software Lab, which has been developed to support the National Quantum Computing Centre ( https://www.nqcc.ac.uk/ ) and the wider UK quantum community in achieving the goals of the National Quantum Technology Missions , in particular mission 1
The roles offer an excellent opportunity to actively participate in and shape QSL’s research projects, helping strengthen its position of international leadership in quantum software. The successful candidates will join the largest academic quantum software team in the UK, based in one of the world’s leading computer science departments.
Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantum Computing Number of posts: Up to nine Location: Quantum Software Lab, School of Informatics, The University of Edinburgh Contract: Full-time, 35 hours per week Duration: Fixed term for 24 months, with eligibility for a one-year extension subject to a successful mid-point review Closing date: 5 June 2026, 11:59 PM UK time
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantum Computing
The Quantum Software Lab (QSL) https://www.quantumsoftwarelab.com/ , based in the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh, is inviting applications for up to nine Postdoctoral Research Associate positions in Quantum Computing.
We are seeking candidates who combine research excellence with a results-oriented and impact-focused approach. We particularly welcome applicants with strong research expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Quantum algorithmsQuantum machine learningQuantum simulationHigh-performance computing and quantum computation integrationNetworks and distributed quantum computingQuantum programming and softwareVerification and benchmarkingQuantum error correction and error mitigationFault-tolerant compilation and resource estimation
These positions will contribute to QSL’s main research programme, Quantum Advantage Turbo Charger (QATCH), a £20 million UK Government investment in the University of Edinburgh’s Quantum Software Lab, which has been developed to support the National Quantum Computing Centre ( https://www.nqcc.ac.uk/ ) and the wider UK quantum community in achieving the goals of the National Quantum Technology Missions , in particular mission 1
The roles offer an excellent opportunity to actively participate in and shape QSL’s research projects, helping strengthen its position of international leadership in quantum software. The successful candidates will join the largest academic quantum software team in the UK, based in one of the world’s leading computer science departments.
Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantum ComputingNumber of posts: Up to nineLocation: Quantum Software Lab, School of Informatics, The University of EdinburghContract: Full-time, 35 hours per weekDuration: Fixed term for 24 months, with eligibility for a one-year extension subject to a successful mid-point reviewClosing date: 5 June 2026, 11:59 PM UK time
For informal enquiries, please contact: QuantumSoftwareLab@ed.ac.ukFurther details and application link: https://edin.ac/4nphrcG
2026-05-12
Quantum technologies
Quantum Software Lab (University of Edinburgh)
https://www.quantumsoftwarelab.com/
The University of Edinburgh, Informatics Forum, 10 Crichton St, Edinburgh
