Staff Scientist – QEC Theory

Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC)

. Develop and benchmark hardware-aware quantum error-correction schemes for multimode devices and encoded qubit arrays .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeReading • United KingdomLead💰 £260,000,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant quantum computing, with strong capabilities in developing and validating hardware-aware quantum error-correction schemes. Proficient in scientific programming and collaboration with experimental teams to translate theoretical insights into practical applications.

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PhD In Quantum InformationQuantum Error Correction ExpertiseScientific Programming In Python Or C++Fault-Tolerant Logical Operations KnowledgeCircuit-Level Simulation Experience

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Hard Skills

Quantum Information TheoryTopological CodesDecoding MethodsCircuit-Level SimulationLogical Error-Rate EstimationResource AnalysisSyndrome MeasurementsFault-Tolerant ProtocolsSimulation And Analysis ToolsExperimental Data Interpretation

Soft Skills

Scientific CommunicationCollaboration SkillsMentoring AbilityLeadership In Scientific Investigations

Tools & Technologies

Microwave ControlDispersive ReadoutSuperconducting Quantum Circuits

Industry Keywords

Quantum ComputingFault-Tolerant Quantum ComputingQuantum Information ResearchError Correction StrategiesResearch Profile

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSwitchingC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and benchmark hardware-aware quantum error-correction schemes for multimode devices and encoded qubit arrays
Design quantum codes and decoders using syndrome measurements and erasure information
Build and validate circuit-level noise models with experimental teams
Model relaxation, dephasing, leakage, crosstalk and correlated errors
Optimise syndrome extraction, erasure-check schedules and fault-tolerant protocols
Evaluate logical memories and operations against error rates, qubit overhead, execution time and decoding costs
Translate theoretical findings into hardware, control and readout requirements
Collaborate with experimentalists to design and validate critical experiments
Lead complex scientific investigations and develop reproducible simulation and analysis tools
Mentor fellow scientists and communicate research through publications, conferences and technical collaborations
Help define OQC's error-correction strategy and scientific direction for future processors

Requirements

What you’ll need

A PhD in Quantum Information, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related discipline, or an equivalent record of significant research experience
Strong track record of original contributions to quantum error correction, fault-tolerant quantum computing or related quantum information research
Deep understanding of quantum information theory, including stabiliser formalism, quantum noise channels and fault-tolerance principles
Expertise in topological codes, including surface or colour codes, or quantum low-density parity-check (qLDPC) codes
Experience with decoding methods for erasure and Pauli noise, including matching-based approaches, belief propagation or ordered-statistics decoding
Strong understanding of fault-tolerant logical operations, such as lattice surgery, code switching, transversal gates or magic-state preparation and distillation
Experience with circuit-level simulation, logical error-rate estimation and resource analysis informed by experimental data
Strong scientific programming skills in Python or C++, particularly for simulation, decoder implementation and reproducible research
Proven ability to independently lead scientific investigations, combine analytical and numerical approaches, and translate theoretical findings into practical hardware insights
Excellent scientific communication and collaboration skills
Nice-to-have: Experience with erasure-aware QEC, dual-rail encodings or concatenated error correction schemes
Nice-to-have: Knowledge of superconducting quantum circuits, particularly multimode transmons
Nice-to-have: Experience with microwave control, dispersive readout or modelling noise in superconducting quantum devices
Nice-to-have: Experience developing hardware-aware QEC strategies
Nice-to-have: Established research profile within quantum information or fault-tolerant quantum computing
Nice-to-have: Experience mentoring researchers and contributing to collaborative academic or industrial research programmes
Nice-to-have: 10+ years of R&D experience in quantum computing or quantum information, including doctoral, postdoctoral or industrial research

Benefits

Comp & perks

World-class team at the forefront of the next computational era
Culture of bold innovation
Access to unique lab infrastructure
Opportunity to see your work redefine the limits of computation
Benefits and positive work culture (details linked at https://oqc.tech/company/careers-at-oqc/)