Quantum Chemist - United Kingdom

  • Location:

    Europe, United Kingdom

  • Discipline:

    Theory

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Benefits:

    £60,000 - £85,000

  • Published:

    07-10-2026

  • Expiry date:

    21-10-2026

  • Reference:

    31

Quantum Chemist – Quantum Computing Research

An exciting opportunity is available for a Quantum Chemist to join a multidisciplinary research team working at the intersection of quantum chemistry and quantum computing.

The role

  • Research and develop quantum chemistry methods, algorithms and applications with the aim of supporting the development of future quantum computing technologies.
  • Work closely with researchers across international laboratories and external academic partners.
  • Contribute to the generation of intellectual property and publication of research in leading conferences and journals.
  • Collaborate across disciplines in a research environment focused on translating fundamental research into industrial innovation.
  • The role can be based in the UK or Spain, with occasional international travel.

Requirements

  • PhD in Quantum Chemistry, Quantum Physics or a closely related discipline.
  • Demonstrable experience developing quantum chemistry methods, such as multi-reference methods, coupled cluster, configuration interaction or many-body perturbation theory, or related approaches.
  • Good understanding of the fundamentals of quantum computing.
  • Strong software development skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with quantum algorithms or hands-on use of quantum SDKs would be advantageous, but is not essential.

This is an opportunity to apply your research expertise to emerging quantum computing technologies while working alongside researchers internationally.

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