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Experimental Quantum Physicist
Universal Quantum
Haywards Heath, GBR
Full-time
Mid · 5+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
python
Key Skills for This Role
python
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Requirements
- The most critical attributes we’ll use to compare candidates
- Strong experimental AMO physics experience: Especially in laser cooling and trapping, and/or quantum control experiments using ion-trap or neutral-atom platforms.
- Proven ability to design, build, and improve experiments: Demonstrated through a strong publication record and/or hands-on experience developing complex experimental systems.
- Strong modelling and simulation skills: Experience using simulations and theoretical models to guide experiments, interpret results, and optimise system performance.
- Especially in laser cooling and trapping, and/or quantum control experiments using ion-trap or neutral-atom platforms.
- Demonstrated through a strong publication record and/or hands-on experience developing complex experimental systems.
- Experience using simulations and theoretical models to guide experiments, interpret results, and optimise system performance.
- Must-have
- PhD in AMO physics or a closely related field; postdoctoral experience is highly desirable.
- 5+ years of degree-inclusive experience in calibrating, characterising, and operating experiments for quantum technologies.
- Experience leading a relevant project in quantum measurement, quantum control, or experimental quantum systems.
- Strong hands-on and problem-solving skills across laser systems, optics, microwave and RF control, and high-precision imaging systems.
- Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across physics and engineering teams to solve complex technical problems.
- Familiarity with surface ion traps and their operation.
- Experience with Ytterbium or Barium ion-qubit systems.
- Strong Python programming skills, ideally applied to experimental control, data analysis, simulation, or automation.
- Please feel encouraged to apply even if you don't match all the requirements of our job description. We would love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match.
Nice-to-have
- Familiarity with surface ion traps and their operation.
- Experience with Ytterbium or Barium ion-qubit systems.
- Strong Python programming skills, ideally applied to experimental control, data analysis, simulation, or automation.
- Please feel encouraged to apply even if you don't match all the requirements of our job description. We would love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match.
- Nice-to-have
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Meaningful equity participation
- Flexible holiday allowance (28 days minimum)
- Flexible working
- 10% matching pension
- Generous parental support policy
- Private health / dental insurance & group life insurance
- £2,000 annual personal development budget
- Relocation support
- We are committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion At Universal Quantum, we’re passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, and we hold ourselves accountable through continuous improvement, transparency, and the way we design our hiring and working practices. We welcome team members from all backgrounds and actively work to ensure everyone can flourish.
About Universal Quantum
Electronics Manufacturing104 employeesFounded 2018
Private UK quantum-computing hardware company building scalable trapped-ion computers for scientific and industrial applications.
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