Quantum Computing Technologist
Digital Catapult is a UK deep-tech innovation organisation accelerating the practical application of advanced digital technologies.
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About Digital Catapult
Digital Catapult is an independent, not-for-profit member of the Innovate UK Catapult Network. It bridges industry, government, investors and academia to help deep-tech businesses scale, improve industrial supply-chain resilience and advance data-driven open future networks through collaborative R&D, specialist facilities, innovation programmes, ecosystem support and membership services.
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About the Role
You will plan and execute research into quantum computing applications and algorithms including technical feasibility demonstrations. You will support end users analyse business requirements evaluate quantum computing options and monitor advances in quantum technology. You will communicate research findings through blogs papers conferences and presentations while contributing to technology roadmaps.
Requirements
- Hold a postgraduate qualification in quantum computing
- Have hands-on quantum computing experience
- Have quantum machine learning experience as desirable
- Demonstrate independent quantum computing research at postgraduate level and ideally postdoctoral level
- Demonstrate strong analytical and reasoning skills
- Work collaboratively and share ideas
- Adapt to ambiguity and changing priorities
- Successfully complete BPSS clearance before starting employment
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute research into quantum computing applications and algorithms
- Demonstrate technical feasibility and support end users
- Report research results in blogs papers and conferences
- Monitor advances in quantum technology
- Analyse business requirements and evaluate quantum computing options
- Contribute to technology roadmaps and knowledge sharing
- Present quantum computing topics to business technical academic and political audiences
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year
- Double-matched pension contributions up to 10% of salary
- Discretionary company bonus
- 4% benefits allowance including health cash plan private medical insurance holiday purchase and pension top-ups
- E-Vehicle Scheme
- Cycle2Work
- Tech Scheme
- Gym Discounts
- Give As You Earn
- PerkPal
- Life insurance worth 4 times salary
- Employee Assistance Programme and financial wellbeing advice
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Hybrid working with office access 2 days per week
- Company social events and free office snacks