Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantum Information and Computation Mathematical Institute, ...

Classification: Quantum Information and Computation

The Quantum Information and Computation group in the Mathematical Institute, led by Prof Balint Koczor, is looking for a highly motivated and exceptionally talented quantum theorist to lead new projects in the broad context of achieving practical quantum advantage using early quantum computers (near term and early fault tolerant). The position is fixed term and runs until the end of September 2028 with an anticipated start date of 1 September 2026.

The successful applicant will be part of the lively research environment in Oxford, which hosts one of the largest concentrations of quantum research globally. They will guide junior colleagues, including postdocs, research assistants, PhD and project students, and may conduct analytical, numerical or mixed work. The FLF project funds significant HPC resources for exploiting classical supercomputers to improve the performance of early quantum computers. The balance between analytical and numerical work is flexible and can depend on the preferences and skills of the successful applicant. The applicant will contribute to the wider Quantum Information, Computation and Cryptography Group, write up results for publication in refereed journals and proceedings, and may contribute up to three hours of teaching per week during academic terms.

Applicants should hold a relevant PhD or be near completion in physics, mathematics, computer science or a related discipline, and possess sufficient specialist knowledge to work within established research programmes. Excellent communication skills are required, including the ability to write for publication, present proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings.

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