Academic Researcher

Are you someone who enjoys using your research mindset to explore and innovate? Do you want to collaborate with committed people and achieve results together to develop truly human centric innovation? Well, here at Fujitsu Research of Europe (FRE), we are combining research and industrial innovation to transform businesses and society. FRE is a multidisciplinary center which, as part of Fujitsu’s global R&D activity, conducts research and innovation – achieving together whilst supporting our employees. We are looking for a Quantum Computing (QC) Researcher who will research applications and algorithms that will be used to strengthen Fujitsu’s quantum computing offerings in various fields such finance, healthcare, social infrastructure and beyond. Conducting research on quantum algorithms and applications of quantum computing Collaborating with researchers from FRE and from our overseas laboratories (in Japan, India or USA) and external academic partners Generating IP and publishing work in top academic conferences and journals Your role will be based in the UK but will require international travel on an ad-hoc basis. You will report into both the local Group Manager in FRE and the Project Director in our Laboratories in Japan. PhD (or MSc and equivalent experience) in a relevant field: physics, mathematics, computer science or related Academic background in Quantum Information Theory would be a plus A track record of substantial contributions to research projects in Quantum Computing or a related field The role may demand some flexibility to meet business needs, within a culture of respect for professional and private commitments.