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Location:
Cambridge Cambridgeshire United KingdomJob ID:
R0095642Date Posted:
Company Name:
HITACHI EUROPE LTD.Profession (Job Category):
IT Telecom & InternetJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
Our Company
Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We are a climate change innovator partnering with cities governments and companies to cut carbon. We are working to connect solutions with the help of Hitachis Green Energy and Mobility both physically and digitally to deliver net-zero. The companys consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2023 (ended March 31 2024) totalled 8564.3 billion yen and approximately 268000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi please visit the companys website at .
As part of Hitachi Europe Ltd.s European R&D Centre the Hitachi Cambridge laboratory has a long-standing history of exploring cutting edge fundamental science in collaboration with world-leading academics from the University of Cambridge. Our current focus is the exploration of quantum technology and synthetic biology for the benefit of Hitachis future business.
What youll be doing
In your role as a research scientist at our Hitachi Cambridge laboratory you will conduct research on semiconductors spin qubits. The role will also be responsible for implementing one of the following three projects:
Project 2: Simulation of semiconductor hole-spin qubits and their use for quantum chemistry: In this project you will conduct numerical simulations of semiconductor hole spin qubits to evaluate their utility in implementing variational quantum chemistry algorithms.
What you bring to the team
Were looking for a team player who is motivated by delivering great work and the Hitachi vision. The role is office based and will be carried out at the Hitachi Cambridge Laboratory. The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and background:
A university education in physics.
Extensive knowledge of the scientific literature on semiconductor spin qubits.
Extensive knowledge of the scientific literature on either variational quantum algorithms or coherence protection via phase modulation.
General programming knowledge in python and specific knowledge on numerical modelling of semiconductor spin qubits.
Basic skills in academic writing
Our Values
We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesnt impact your ability to do the job including race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit:
Wa Harmony Trust Respect
Makoto Sincerity Fairness Honesty Integrity
Kaitakusha-Seishin Pioneering Spirit Challenge
If like us youre motivated by delivering first class services thrive in a fast paced and supportive environment and want to help Hitachi to drive social innovation wed love to hear from you.
Employment Type
Full-Time
