Research Fellow in Quantum Simulation and Tensor Networks

Overview

UCL is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher for a fixed-term position of two years, with the possibility of an extension subject to funding. The successful candidate will be based in the group of Prof Andrew G Green in the London Centre for Nano and Quantum at UCL. This role is part of the EPSRC-funded programme grant Fundamental Science in the Age of Quantum Computation, which unites researchers from Cambridge, Leeds, Nottingham, Oxford, and UCL, alongside international academic and industrial partners. The work explores the interface between fundamental physics, tensor networks, and quantum computation by developing and applying tensor network methods to investigate quantum and classical systems on classical and quantum hardware.

Who can apply

Applicants are welcome from candidates with backgrounds in quantum many-body physics, quantum information, statistical mechanics, and related areas.

Requirements

The successful applicant should have or have submitted their thesis towards a higher degree qualification, such as a PhD, or an equivalent in Quantum Physics or a related discipline. Candidates must also possess a proven track record of proposing research in a relevant area of science, pursuing it to a conclusion, and publishing the results.

What you get

The salary for this full-time position ranges from £44,861 to £55,099 per annum. Appointees will join a closely connected research community with opportunities for collaboration across institutions, interaction with international partners, and research secondments within the UK and overseas.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-12-06.