Technology Associate, QCi3 Hub

Department of Physics, Clarendon Laboratory, Parks Road, Oxford]

The Department of Physics seeks a Technology Associate to work with the researchers and partners of the EPSRC Hub for Quantum Computing via Integrated and Interconnected Implementations (QCi3 Hub). This role involves liaison between three communities: 

Research base. You will develop a detailed knowledge of the Hub's research, spanning the work of over 50 Co-Investigators across 18 UK institutions, and help researchers deliver impact from their work. 

Partners. You will build relationships and facilitate collaboration between new and existing Academic and Industrial Partners, and QCi3 Hub researchers and leadership. 

UK National Quantum Technologies Programme. You will communicate and collaborate with the other Quantum Technology Hubs, the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC), the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), EPSRC, the UK Government Office for Quantum and other parts of the UK Quantum Technologies programme. You will also support the Hub’s public dialogue and outreach efforts. 

The QCi3 Hub is a strategic collaboration of 18 universities and research institutions, supported by 27 industrial partners, which is focused on taking quantum computing from the lab to industry and other users. The QCi3 Hub is a new project, building on the work of the last ten years undertaken in the Networked Quantum Information Technologies (NQIT) and Quantum Computing & Simulation (QCS) Hubs, as part of the UK’s National Quantum Technologies Programme (NQTP). We have a superb team of scientists, engineers, professional support staff and students working on software and small-scale quantum processors and simulators, and critical technologies for fully scalable machines.   

You will already have or be able to develop an appropriate knowledge of the relevant science and possess the interpersonal skills to work constructively with leading scientists and to explain, in clear terms to non-specialist users, the potential of the ideas generated. You will report to the QCi3 Hub Co-Director for Engagement and work with the Engagement Team, researchers and support staff in Oxford and other Hub universities and also with other parties in the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme (UK NQTP). 

This post is full time and fixed term for 12 months 

The normal place of work will be within the Physics Department in Oxford; some overnight travel and short-term work away from Oxford, including internationally, may be required, normally not more than a total of 8 weeks in any one year (FTE). 

Hybrid working can be considered, with appropriate time spent in-person. 

Only applications received before midday 6 January 2025 can be considered. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, CV and details of two referees as part of your online application

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