Quantum Error Correction Theorist

Location: Europe / Hybrid / Selected Remote OpportunitiesEmployment: Full-timeLevel: Research Scientist / Senior Scientist / Principal We are looking for researchers specialising in Quantum Error Correction (QEC) and Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing (FTQC) to work on the architectures required to build useful, large-scale quantum computers. You will work at the interface between theoretical QEC and physical quantum hardware, developing codes, decoders and fault-tolerant protocols that account for realistic device constraints. ResponsibilitiesResearch and develop quantum error-correcting codes and fault-tolerant protocolsAnalyse logical error rates, thresholds and resource requirementsDesign syndrome extraction and logical-operation protocolsDevelop and benchmark decoding algorithmsModel realistic hardware noise and evaluate its impact on logical performancePerform numerical simulation of QEC protocols and logical circuitsInvestigate fault-tolerant state preparation, measurement and logical gatesCompare QEC architectures and identify practical performance/resource trade-offsDevelop hardware-aware QEC strategies for specific quantum computing platformsContribute to fault-tolerant quantum-computing architecture and technology roadmapsCollaborate closely with experimental physicists, hardware engineers, compiler engineers and quantum architectsTranslate theoretical research into implementable protocols Areas of InterestWe are particularly interested in experience involving one or more of: Surface codesQuantum LDPC / qLDPC codesColor codesConcatenated codesBosonic codesGKP codesErasure-biased / erasure-conversion QECSyndrome extractionQuantum decodingLogical gatesLattice surgeryMagic-state preparation/distillationFault-tolerant protocolsLogical compilationResource estimationNoise modellingLogical error modelling Hardware PlatformsCandidates may have worked on QEC for:Neutral atomsTrapped ionsSuperconducting qubitsPhotonic quantum computingSpin qubitsBosonic / continuous-variable systems Platform-specific expertise is valuable but not essential for every position. RequirementsPhD in Quantum Information, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a closely related fieldDemonstrable research expertise in quantum error correction and/or fault-tolerant quantumcomputingStrong mathematical and computational abilityExperience numerically modelling or simulating quantum systems/QEC protocolsScientific programming experience in Python, Julia, C++ or similarStrong publication or equivalent research track recordAbility to translate theoretical concepts into practical hardware-aware architectures Particularly Valuable ExperienceqLDPC code construction and decodingHardware-aware QECFast/real-time decodingDecoder benchmarkingRealistic circuit-level noise simulationLogical resource estimationFault-tolerant architecture designExperimental QEC demonstrationsClose collaboration with quantum hardware teams The role offers the opportunity to influence the fault-tolerance roadmap of emerging quantum-computing platforms and translate cutting-edge QEC research into practical logical quantum systems.