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After six months, you will transition to R&D Project Manager, leading the planning and management of quantum hardware development projects.\nFull Time\nOkinawa\nAreas of expertise: Project Management\nJob Description (Responsibilities)\nFor the first six months, work as a Researcher or Engineer in quantum computing R&D, gaining hands-on experience and a deep understanding of Qubitcore’s technologies and research activities\n\nConduct quantum hardware R&D and experiments, including experimental setup, simulations, device characterization, and data analysis\n\nDocument research findings and contribute to academic publications, presentations, and IP development\n\n※After the initial six-month period, transition into the role of R&D Project Manager, taking responsibility for the planning and management of quantum hardware development projects\n\nPlan projects, define milestones, and manage progress and resources\n\nCoordinate researchers, engineers, external research institutions, and other stakeholders\n\nManage R&D budgets and government-funded research projects\n\nIdentify and resolve project issues and risks, and drive cross-functional projects toward commercialization and real-world implementation\n\n※The following two large-scale R&D projects are currently underway.\n\nNEDO｜大規模量子コンピュータに向けた微小光共振器技術開発\n\nJSTムーンショット｜誤り耐性型汎用量子コンピュータの実現\n\nRequired Qualifications\nWillingness to relocate to Okinawa, Japan\n\nBasic knowledge of quantum physics, quantum optics, and quantum computing, along with relevant research or development experience\n\nStrong motivation to drive projects by structuring research topics and technical challenges while collaborating across multiple technical domains and teams\n\nRequired Skills\nResearch or development experience in AMO experiments, lasers, optics, cavity QED, UHV, electronic control, MEMS, or related fields\n\nStrong communication skills to collaborate with researchers, engineers, and other stakeholders to drive R&D activities\n\nStrong motivation to identify technical challenges, set goals, develop plans, and manage progress in R&D projects\n\nPreferred Skills\nExperience in managing experimental facilities and cleanroom operations\n\nExperience in supplier and vendor management\n\nExperience in grant applications, administration, and related documentation\n\nAbility to communicate professionally in both Japanese\n\nHands-on experience with ion traps, UHV, lasers, cryostats, MEMS, microfabrication, or related technologies\n\nExperience leading or driving research projects, working across technical disciplines, or collaborating in international research teams\n\nExperience with academic publications, conference presentations, development tools such as Git, or an interest in translating research outcomes into practical applications and commercial products\n\nEducation\nRequired: Bachelor in Science or Engineering Desired: Master in Experimental Physics\nJob Information\nJob Type\nFull Time\nLocation\nOkinawa\nResearch Areas\nProject Management\nLocation\nOnna, Okinawa, Japan\nWork Style\nOnsite mainly\nBenefits\nFull social insurance coverage (health, pension, employment, and workers' compensation)\n\nAnnual health checkups\n\nReady to Apply?\nJoin our team and help shape the future of quantum computing\n ApplyAbout Qubitcore\nFounded in 2024, Qubitcore Inc. is a deep tech startup originating from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST). 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