RF in Foundations of Quantum Computational Advantage

About us

The aim of the project is to develop the foundations of quantum computational advantage. In particular, the aim is to gain a systematic understanding of the use of non-classical features of quantum mechanics, such as contextuality, to obtain quantum advantage in a range of computational tasks. An important theme within this is to develop the understanding of contextuality in combination with causality.

About the role

This position is associated with the FoQaCiA project on Foundations of Quantum Computational Advantage. This is part of a Canada/EU Horizon project being funded by UKRI/Innovate UK under the Horizon guarantee. This is led by Professor Samson Abramsky in the Department of Computer Science at UCL.

The primary duties are:

• Conducting research within the project, in particular on the relation of non-classical features of quantum mechanics to quantum computational advantage
• Producing quality publications in leading venues

About you

The people appointed to these positions will work with the PI to develop these ideas, contributing both foundational ideas and results, and applications to a range of concrete settings.
While the main emphasis of the project is foundational and mathematical, the development of software to explore and illustrate the ideas is also envisaged.

What we offer

This is a grade 7 role:

• Grade 7 (including London Allowance)- £38,308 - £46,155

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

41 Days of holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days)
Hybrid Final Salary Pension Scheme
Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
On-Site nursery
On-site gym
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
Discounted medical insurance

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Samson Abramsky .

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality. This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Support Staff.”

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