Quantum Error Correction Scientist
3 days ago
About the role
As a Quantum Error Correction Scientist, you will focus on applying quantum error correction (QEC) techniques to silicon-based quantum computers, addressing characteristics particular to silicon devices such as multi-nuclear spin registers, biased noise, and long-distance coupling protocols.
The research includes both a fundamental role – exploring potential QEC protocols, codes and fault-tolerant strategies – and a practical aspect, making QEC applicable to noise in real-world devices and improving experimental outcomes by mitigating noise in quantum computing devices for solving fundamental and real-world problems.
This position sits within the team led by Professor Michelle Simmons and involves close collaboration with theory, experimental, and hardware teams to develop and verify implementations of QEC on silicon-based quantum computing devices. Success in this role requires a strong collaborative approach and a passion for advancing quantum computing towards solving fundamental and real-world challenges.
Key responsibilities
• Tailor QEC codes and protocols for silicon-based quantum computing devices.
• Simulate the effects of realistic noise on QEC codes, including non-uniform, spatially and temporary correlated noise, as well as noise impacting different components of silicon quantum computing devices.
• Develop quantum error correction methods that mitigate the effect of on near-, medium- and long-term silicon quantum computers.
• Quantify the effects of noise and QEC strategies on the overall resource requirements for Utility Scale Quantum Computation (USQC).
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to develop robust toolsets for quantum error correction, decoding and mitigation of errors.
• Make a significant contribution to the field of quantum information, including with publications in internationally recognised journals and presentations.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team of quantum physicists, engineers, technicians, postdoctoral researchers and PhD students to identify opportunities for fault-tolerant and error correction implementations on silicon-based quantum computer devices.
• Align with and actively demonstrate SQC values.
• Assume a significant role in research projects including, where appropriate, leadership of a research team.
Key Requirements
• PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related area.
• Proven research excellence in developing quantum error correction (QEC) strategies.
• Experience writing high-performance quantum algorithm/QEC/simulation implementations, preferably in Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or equivalent. GPU programming experience (CUDA) and knowledge of parallelisation techniques would also be desirable.
• Theoretical background in at least one of: quantum information/simulation, near term quantum computing, quantum error correction.
• Experience designing and developing models, both analytical and numerical, for classical and quantum computing.
• Knowledge of software development practices, e.g., documentation, testing, design patterns, version control (e.g., Git), etc.
• Experience with exploratory data analysis and database management.
• Internationally significant research.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research.
• Excellent research track record in the discipline area as evidenced by conference presentations and publications.
Applications open: 5 November 2025
Applications close: 5 December 2025
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