Researcher in Multipartite Protocols for Quantum - London, United Kingdom - University College London

University College London
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Description

Ref Number
B


Professional Expertise
Research and Research Support


Department
UCL BEAMS (B04)


Location
London


Working Pattern
Full time


Salary
See advert text


Contract Type
Fixed-term


Working Type
Hybrid (20% - 80% on site)


Available For Secondment
No


Closing Date
05-Jan-2024


Context:


We are looking for a Research Assistant, Research Fellow OR Senior Research Fellow to conduct theoretical and experimental research in the design and evaluation of multipartite entanglement distribution protocols in quantum networks.


About the role:


The postholder will be expected to take the lead on the on simulation and modelling of the quantum networks studied and work with the other UCL researchers in the project as well as the Optical Networks group.


One post is available at either the Research Assistant (Grade 6B, £37,332 - £39,980 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance), Research Fellow (Grade 7, £42,099 - £50,585 per annum inc.

LA) OR Senior Research Fellow (Grade 8, £51,474 - £60,521 per annum inc. LA) level. The post is available immediately for 12 months in the first instance. Further funding to support the post may be available.


About you:


Applicants for the Research Assistant position must have an MSc degree in Quantum Physics, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline.

Applicants for the Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow role must have a PhD in Electronic Engineering, Quantum Physics, Computer Science or related discipline (or about to submit a PhD thesis).

Alternatively, applicants should possess extensive industrial and/or research experience in quantum networks or quantum computing.


For the Senior Research Fellow level, applicants should show significant post-doctoral experience on research associated with quantum computing and networking.

You should have a track record on world-leading scientific publications that have delivered impact (citations, invited talks, exploitation) as first author.

Proven multi-team and/or multi-institutional collaborative work and supervision of PhD students are desirable.


Application details:


  • Applications close on 5th January 2024 at 23:5
  • A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Please use the person specification to highlight why you are a good fit for the role.

What we offer:

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

  • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
  • Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
  • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
  • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
  • Immigration loan
  • Relocation scheme for certain posts
  • On-Site nursery
  • Onsite gym
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
  • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
  • Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.


These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

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