Research Associate - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
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Grade UE07, salary range:
£37,099 - £44,263pa

College of Science and Engineering, School of Informatics

Fixed-term, Full time (35 hours)

Available for 30 months
**1 post available
We are looking for a Research Associate.


This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.


The Opportunity:

The EPSRC-funded project "Rubber


DUQ:

flexible Dynamic Universal Quantum programming" aims to prototype a quantum programming language based on categorical universal properties such as quantum information effects, implement a compiler, and quantify its robustness, and develop automated strategies to trade off resilience to noise against speed or accuracy.


There are both theoretical components, involving research into category theory and quantum information theory, and practical components, involving implementation and case studies.

You will work within this broad project as one of three Research Associates, directed by Dr. Chris Heunen, and several PhD students.

You will be part of a larger team in Quantum Informatics, and be part of the NQCC Quantum Software Lab.


Your skills and attributes for success:

  • Degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related field. PhD (or near completion) in computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related field.
  • Experience of research in quantum computing or programming languages.
  • Preferably, experience in categorical semantics, design of programming languages or compilers, foundations of quantum computing, quantum circuit synthesis, approximative techniques for quantum computing, or quantum algorithm discovery.
  • Demonstrated quality of research performance
  • Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing.

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success.

You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme
, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, flexible working and much more.

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The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.


Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK.

Further information is available on our
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