application of annealing based quantum optimisation methods.

Initially this will target analysis of graph-based algorithms suitable for neutral atom quantum computers, given their potential scalability, and availability of hardware offering qubit coherence times much longer than the relevant annealing timescales, with scope to explore relevance to other hardware platforms such as superconducting qubit annealers that offer different topologies for qubit connectivity. Specifically, this project will investigate solution of simplified CRN problems by development of suitable mapping to allow encoding onto quantum hardware, and performing numerical simulations to assess the performance of direct quantum annealing as well as hybrid quantum-classical approaches.

As a Research Fellow, you will engage as an independent researcher in individual and collaborative research, establishing a distinctive programme of research and disseminating results through regular publications in high impact journals, books and conference proceedings. You will apply, as Principal Investigator and/or Co-Investigator, to appropriate external bodies for research funding and manage grants awarded. You will manage a research team (students and staff), providing direction, support and guidance and you will participate in and develop external networks to foster research collaborations, to inform the development of research objectives and to identify potential sources of funding. You will develop knowledge exchange activities by, for example, establishing research links with industry and influencing public policy and the professions and you will collaborate with colleagues to ensure that research advances inform departmental teaching effort, including contributing to relevant teaching programmes as appropriate.

To be considered for the role, you will be educated to a minimum of PhD level with expertise in quantum algorithms, quantum simulation, or have significant relevant experience in addition to a relevant degree. You will have research interests consistent with the strategic direction of the Department/School, a body of published research in high quality publications demonstrating standards of excellence, and an ability to develop research proposals and to attract funding and research students, as appropriate to the discipline, including experience of contributing to grant applications.

application of annealing based quantum optimisation methods.

Initially this will target analysis of graph-based algorithms suitable for neutral atom quantum computers, given their potential scalability, and availability of hardware offering qubit coherence times much longer than the relevant annealing timescales, with scope to explore relevance to other hardware platforms such as superconducting qubit annealers that offer different topologies for qubit connectivity. Specifically, this project will investigate solution of simplified CRN problems by development of suitable mapping to allow encoding onto quantum hardware, and performing numerical simulations to assess the performance of direct quantum annealing as well as hybrid quantum-classical approaches.

As a Research Fellow, you will engage as an independent researcher in individual and collaborative research, establishing a distinctive programme of research and disseminating results through regular publications in high impact journals, books and conference proceedings. You will apply, as Principal Investigator and/or Co-Investigator, to appropriate external bodies for research funding and manage grants awarded. You will manage a research team (students and staff), providing direction, support and guidance and you will participate in and develop external networks to foster research collaborations, to inform the development of research objectives and to identify potential sources of funding. You will develop knowledge exchange activities by, for example, establishing research links with industry and influencing public policy and the professions and you will collaborate with colleagues to ensure that research advances inform departmental teaching effort, including contributing to relevant teaching programmes as appropriate.

To be considered for the role, you will be educated to a minimum of PhD level with expertise in quantum algorithms, quantum simulation, or have significant relevant experience in addition to a relevant degree. You will have research interests consistent with the strategic direction of the Department/School, a body of published research in high quality publications demonstrating standards of excellence, and an ability to develop research proposals and to attract funding and research students, as appropriate to the discipline, including experience of contributing to grant applications.