University of Edinburgh, College of Science and Engineering, School of Informatics, Quantum Software Lab
Full time, 35 hours per week (part time would be considered)
1 year (funding ends on 31/03/2026)
1 post available
The School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh is inviting applications for several Research Assistant positions to join our recently established Quantum Software Lab in collaboration with the National Quantum Computing Center (NQCC)
The Opportunity
The aim is to expand the research activity of our team, which has a strong tradition of high-quality research in quantum informatics within the University of Edinburgh. The Quantum Software Lab currently consists of approximately 40 members, including eight permanent staff, led by Prof. Elham Kashefi, Personal Chair in Quantum Computing, who is also working as the Chief Scientist of the National Quantum Computing Centre.
The successful candidates will work on the Quantum Advantage Pathfinder (QAP) programme. QAP is the core research program in the Quantum Software Laboratory (QSL) and consists of a replicable and scalable framework for conducting use case driven investigations into practical quantum advantage. The Research Assistant will collaborate with government, industry, and academia to develop full-stack solutions that meet the needs of our economy and society.
Working alongside our world-class team of researchers, the Research Assistant will ensure the success of this ambitious product cycle programme by combining multi-disciplinary expertise across cyber security, quantum algorithms, Quantum machine learning, verification, error mitigation, benchmarking, quantum simulation and more.
Essential Knowledge, skills and experience
Degree in appropriate field (Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or any other relevant field )
The following criteria are not yes/no factors, but questions of degree. Recruitment will aim at selecting those candidates with the best possible performance in all these criteria.
Experience of research in quantum computing, quantum chemistry, computer systems, machine learning, or cryptography
Proven expertise in the techniques needed to undertake the research in question
Demonstrated quality of research performance
Ability to work both independently under appropriate supervision and as part of a team.
Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing.
Grade 6, salary range: £31,396 - £36,024
University of Edinburgh, College of Science and Engineering, School of Informatics, Quantum Software Lab
Full time, 35 hours per week (part time would be considered)
1 year (funding ends on 31/03/2026)
1 post available
The School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh is inviting applications for several Research Assistant positions to join our recently established Quantum Software Lab in collaboration with the National Quantum Computing Center (NQCC)
The Opportunity
The aim is to expand the research activity of our team, which has a strong tradition of high-quality research in quantum informatics within the University of Edinburgh. The Quantum Software Lab currently consists of approximately 40 members, including eight permanent staff, led by Prof. Elham Kashefi, Personal Chair in Quantum Computing, who is also working as the Chief Scientist of the National Quantum Computing Centre.
The successful candidates will work on the Quantum Advantage Pathfinder (QAP) programme. QAP is the core research program in the Quantum Software Laboratory (QSL) and consists of a replicable and scalable framework for conducting use case driven investigations into practical quantum advantage. The Research Assistant will collaborate with government, industry, and academia to develop full-stack solutions that meet the needs of our economy and society.
Working alongside our world-class team of researchers, the Research Assistant will ensure the success of this ambitious product cycle programme by combining multi-disciplinary expertise across cyber security, quantum algorithms, Quantum machine learning, verification, error mitigation, benchmarking, quantum simulation and more.
Essential Knowledge, skills and experience
Degree in appropriate field (Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or any other relevant field )
The following criteria are not yes/no factors, but questions of degree. Recruitment will aim at selecting those candidates with the best possible performance in all these criteria.
Experience of research in quantum computing, quantum chemistry, computer systems, machine learning, or cryptography
Proven expertise in the techniques needed to undertake the research in question
Demonstrated quality of research performance
Ability to work both independently under appropriate supervision and as part of a team.
Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing.
