The Quantum Information and Computation group in the Mathematical Institute, led by Prof Balint Koczor, is looking for a highly motivated and exceptionally talented quantum theorist to lead new projects in the broad context of achieving practical quantum advantage using early quantum computers (near term and early fault tolerant). The length of the position is fixed term and runs until the end of September 2028. The starting date of this position is flexible but an anticipated start date is 1st September 2026.
The successful applicant will be part of the lively research environment in Oxford which hosts one of the largest concentrations of quantum research globally. They will be expected to guide more junior colleagues, including postdocs, research assistants, PhD and project students. The research may involve either analytical work, numerical computations or both. The FLF project funds significant HPC resources given a theme of the project is to exploit classical supercomputers to improve the performance of early quantum computers. The balance between analytical and numerical type work is flexible and can depend on the preferences and skills of the successful applicant.
They will contribute to the activities of the wider Quantum Information, Computation and Cryptography Group in the Mathematica Institute and write up the results of their work, either singly or with co-authors, for publication in refereed journals and proceedings. There will be opportunities to contribute a small amount of teaching to the department, of at most three hours a week during the academic terms.
You will hold a relevant PhD or be near completion, in physics, mathematics, computer science or a related discipline, and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. Excellent communication skills are essential, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings.
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Please direct informal enquiries to the HR Administrator (email: recruitment@maths.ox.ac.uk), quoting vacancy reference 185877.
Please note: Applicants are responsible for asking two referees to send their reference letters directly to references@maths.ox.ac.uk by the closing date. Full details are contained in the job description).
Only applications received before 12.00 noon UK time on Monday 18th May can be considered.
Interviews are anticipated to take place on 8th June 2026.
