{"id":2168786,"url":"https://alion.io/job/equality-diversity-inc-team-lead-quantum-algorithms","title":"Team Lead- Quantum Algorithms","company":{"id":2559452,"name":"Equality, Diversity & Inc","domain":"mrclmb.ac.uk","url":"https://alion.io/company/mrclmb","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Oracle","truth_index":null},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":"lead","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Harwell, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":40000,"max_usd":88000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":271},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-01T08:56:13Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-01","last_verified_at":"2026-10-12T17:08:21Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":11,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":11},"description":"Job Title: Team Lead- Quantum Algorithms\nSalary: Band F S1 £67,409 gross per annum\nContract Type: Permanent\nHours: Full-Time/ Part-Time (minimum 0.8 FTE) (We understand the importance of work-life balance, and are happy to discuss the possibility of flexible working with applicants)\nLocation: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire OX11 0QX\nTogether, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it’s sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society.\nCome and discover how much you can achieve when you’re surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity!\nAbout NQCC:\nThe National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) is the UK’s national laboratory dedicated to accelerating the development and adoption of quantum computing.\nHeadquartered at the Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire, the NQCC works across government, industry, and academia to address the engineering challenges of scaling quantum computers and to build a quantum-ready economy. Its mission is to enable the UK to solve complex societal and industrial challenges by harnessing the transformative potential of quantum computing.\nThe NQCC is a joint initiative of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). It sits alongside other departments within the STFC National Laboratories and has a 10-year funding commitment as part of the National Quantum Strategy.\nAbout the Role:\nThe Quantum Algorithms Team Lead will lead and mentor a team of engineers that undertake theoretical and/or applied work on the areas of quantum algorithm development, benchmarking, verification and error correction. You will have the ability to adopt and further a positive and inclusive culture, align with the NQCC’s strategy, establish and grow a multidisciplinary team. You will be able to work/travel within the UK and overseas as and when required to attend international meetings with collaborators and/or events or conferences.\nKey Responsibilities:\nLeading the team developing quantum algorithms suitable for quantum and hybrid quantum-classical workflows, with responsibility for allocating work and delegating tasks across the team, and ensuring successful delivery.\nDeveloping and delivering R&D activities in the areas of quantum algorithm development, benchmarking, verification and error correction, and taking ownership of the team’s overall research strategy.\nBuilding the necessary workflows and methodologies across the full development lifecycle, including selecting the necessary software tools for the team.\nStructuring and leading the work aimed to implement, test, evaluate and optimise the developed algorithms on real quantum processors and/or emulators.\nActing as a technical authority for internal and external stakeholders on quantum algorithms development.\nIdentify and drive new research directions ensuring alignment with the NQCC’s overall science strategy, as well as the UK’s Quantum Mission 1.\nActing as a technical authority for internal and external stakeholders on quantum algorithms development and its enablers (e.g., benchmarking, verification, error correction).\nPromote a collaborative environment across the algorithms team, ensuring harmonisation between the algorithms and the applications team, and across the NQCC.\nProducing technical documents including case studies, reports and publication of non-confidential results.\nActing as an advocate for quantum computing as an important emerging technology for the UK.\nPromoting standard methodology software development across the NQCC.\nAttend international meetings with collaborators.\nPresent work at internal and external meetings both within the UK and internationally.\nPerson Specification:\nThis role is suitable for persons holding PhD qualifications or equivalent knowledge and understanding of quantum algorithms and have experience and/or understanding of enabling technologies such as benchmarking, verification and error correction (the role also offers the opportunity to upskill in one or more of these areas).\nWe offer significant development opportunities at the NQCC, but as a starting point you should be able to demonstrate some of the following;\nThe below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I).\nEducated to at least PhD level (or equivalent work experience) in quantum computing, quantum information, or a closely related field (e.g., physics, mathematics, computer science). (S)\nExperience and demonstrable track record of research in the field of quantum computing (or a closely related field), such as peer-reviewed publications. (S&I)\nDemonstrable knowledge of (quantum) algorithms development and execution, and associated processes, such as benchmarking, verification and error correction. (S&I)\nFamiliarity with a range of professional tools and methodologies related to the development of applications for quantum computing. (S&I)\nExperience of scoping, planning and leading the delivery of technical projects or programmes, with measurable impact and outcomes. (S&I)\nProven ability to lead others, define research strategies and plan teamwork, with exceptional communications and organizational skills to drive collaborative working within a multidisciplinary research team environment, either in an industry/business setting or an academic group. (S&I)\nExperience of stakeholder management or client-facing engagement centered around the development of algorithms for quantum computing. (S&I)\nEmployee Benefits:\nWe are offering this position with a whole host of benefits including:\n30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days).\nFlexible working hours.\nAn excellent defined salary pension scheme.\nEasily accessible public transport links/ free parking.\nExcellent learning and development opportunities.\nCycle to work scheme.\nLink to more benefits: https://stfccareers.co.uk/rewards-and-benefits/\nHow to Apply:\nOnline applications only for this role. Please submit your CV and a covering letter that clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation to join STFC and the role you’re applying for. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the file name description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit your application without a covering letter may result in your application not being considered.\nFor meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the United Kingdom for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years as the role requiresCTC clearance. However, UK residency less than the outlined periods may not bar you from gaining National Security Vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed for further advice. Please note for anyone who requires sponsorship we can review on a case by case basis.\nPlease note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. 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