We are looking for a PhD student to join the quantum information science group of Animesh Datta at the University of Warwick. The goal of this theoretical project will be to develop schemes for quantum-enhanced sensing of novel physics such as potential quantum fluctuations in space-time, collapse of massive quantum superpositions, and the quantum aspects of gravity more generally. Emphasis is to be placed on the experimental feasibility of these schemes in optical, mechanical, optomechanical or other platforms.

Phasecraft is the quantum algorithms company. We are building the mathematical foundations for quantum computing applications that solve real-world problems. Founded in 2019 by Toby Cubitt, Ashley Montanaro and John Morton, we are based in London and Bristol, UK. In 2023 we completed a £13m Series A funding round led by leading Silicon Valley deep tech VC, Playground Global.

A key challenge in quantum computing involves dealing with errors which may arise from environmental noise or imperfections in the hardware. Error mitigation and correction strategies are essential to the development of practical quantum computing devices. In recent years, photonic quantum computing has emerged as a promising platform for quantum computing and demonstrating a genuine quantum advantage. Quantum states of light (QSoL) are robust to environmental noise and can be easily manipulated and measured using simple optical components at room temperature. Additionally, QSoL can be transmitted over long distances using optical fibres, which makes them an attractive option for quantum communication and networking.