Research Scientist in Quantum Optical Systems Job at Toshiba EMEA (Cambridge)

Research Scientist in Quantum Communications

Toshiba Europe Ltd have been at the forefront of research in quantum technology,...

Location

United Kingdom , Cambridge

Salary:

Not provided

Toshiba EMEA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

PhD in Physics, Electronic Engineering or related discipline
Several years of hands-on research experience in optical and/or quantum systems
Proven competence developing experimental setups using optical and electronic hardware
Track record of impactful research in photonic/quantum systems or devices
Deep knowledge of optics, fibre optics and electronics
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Enthusiasm to learn new skills and pursue new knowledge, and a self-starter team-player mindset

Job Responsibility

Devising new schemes and building prototypes for quantum communications, QKD, TF-QKD and quantum networking
Building optical systems including lasers, modulators, detectors, optical fibres etc. and interfacing with high-speed RF electronics
Designing and implementing software to control experimental set ups and to simulate optical/quantum systems
Interfacing with other team members to coordinate supporting high-speed RF electronics and programmable logic (FPGA)
Mentoring PhD students and junior staff
Analysing experimental data, writing scientific papers, and delivering technical presentations, internally and internationally
Communicating with collaborators in the UK, Europe and Japan

What we offer

Generous Benefits Package

Research Scientist in Quantum Photonic Integrated Circuits

With over two decades of research, innovation and development, Toshiba is at the...

Location

United Kingdom , Cambridge

Salary:

Not provided

Toshiba EMEA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

PhD in Physics, Photonics, Electronic Engineering, or a closely related field
Research experience with relevant technology such as: Photonic integration, hybrid integration, design, simulations, modelling and measurements of photonic chips
Quantum communications, quantum key distribution, quantum networks
High-speed coherent optical communications
Experience with RF test and measurements
Competence in Python, Matlab, Labview or similar languages
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in multi-disciplinary team
Excellent technical presentation skills, both written and oral
Proactive with strong organisational skills and strong communication stills

Job Responsibility

Devise and implement new concepts for photonic chips for quantum communications
Conceptualize new experiments and new protocols for quantum communications
Measure, characterize, validate and optimize the performance of photonic chips and demonstrate their capabilities with large-scale deployment
Understand the framework of security analysis for quantum key distribution and quantum random number generation
Work within a multi-disciplinary team to develop innovative approaches for packaging and system integration of quantum photonic chips, including optical and electrical interconnect, electronic control, high-speed signal processing, software and firmware
Develop system control, automation, synchronisation, simulation, and data analysis
Develop and operate research-grade systems
Analyse experimental data and communicate findings through scientific publications, internal reviews, and international conferences
Collaborate with industrial partners and academic groups across the UK, Europe, and Japan
Mentor PhD students and early career staff researchers

What we offer

Generous Benefits Package

Research Scientist in Solid-State Quantum Emitters

Toshiba Europe Ltd have been at the forefront of research in quantum technology,...

Location

United Kingdom , Cambridge

Salary:

Not provided

Toshiba EMEA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
Proven hands‑on experience with at least one solid‑state quantum‑emitter platform (e.g., semiconductor quantum dots, colour centres, atomic‑like defects, or similar)
Strong understanding of quantum optics and light–matter interaction
Experience with optical spectroscopy, emitter characterisation, or spin‑qubit measurements
Experience in assembly and control of complex experimental systems
Good knowledge of computer control programming environments, e.g., LabVIEW/Python
Capability of both creative, independent work and working within an interactive team
Desire to acquire new skills and work with new technologies

Job Responsibility

Development and characterisation of solid‑state quantum emitters
Investigation of spin‑qubit properties
Development of software for experimental control and data acquisition
Build and maintain high-performance experimental setups
Engagement with academic and industrial partners, and dissemination through scientific publications
Working as part of a team, and with partners in academia and industry

What we offer

Generous Benefits Package

Senior Quantum Optics, Atomic Physics Scientist

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Optical Physicist with deep expertise in ex...

Location

United States , Cambridge

Salary:

Not provided

Nanobiosym

Expiration Date

July 12, 2026

Requirements

PhD (or equivalent experience) in Experimental Physics, Optical Physics, Atomic Physics (Advanced Instrumentation, Signal to noise optimization), Electrical Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of hands-on research experience
Extensive, hands-on optical bench expertise, including the design, construction, alignment, and maintenance of complex optical setups involving advanced laser sources
Strong foundation in optical physics, with proven ability to model, analyze, troubleshoot, and refine sophisticated optical systems
Optical tweezers design and operation is required
Mastery of high-precision optical alignment across multiple degrees of freedom
Advanced programming proficiency in LabVIEW and MATLAB
Strong competence in data acquisition, signal processing, and statistical analysis
Experience working with acousto-optic modulators/deflectors and other high-precision photonics components
Expertise in signal-to-noise optimization, including vibration isolation methodologies and noise-reduction strategies

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The Senior Systems Engineer provides advanced technical expertise in the design,...

Location

United States , Charleston

Salary:

79600.00 - 143300.00 USD / Year

MUSC Health

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and four years' experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis

Job Responsibility

System Design and Development
Collaboration and Technical Consultation
Independent Research and Implementation
Training and Mentorship

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Salary:

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Expiration Date

June 29, 2026

Requirements

High Fluency in English
2+ years of professional experience in at least one modern programming language
Experience in developing tests on all levels (unit, integration, system, acceptance)
Experience in developing QA frameworks and mechanisms for Kubernetes applications and microservices
Experience using TestKube, TraceTest etc
Experience in test frameworks and tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Postman, and K6
Experience with GitHub actions, Linux (bash, CLI), AWS
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What we offer

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The Telegraph is keen to hear from freelancers with digital production experienc...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

The Telegraph

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

high-quality production skills
ability to publish numerous stories per shift with flair and attention to detail
ability to craft sharp headlines
ability to spot potential errors
ability to sub copy quickly and accurately
flair for presentation including pictures, graphics and interactive particles
experience from a regional, trade or national-level publication
preferably experience working in a news production environment

Job Responsibility

sub-edit and build online articles for both home and world news to ensure content is produced to the highest standard in a timely way
ranging from breaking news to long-form reads

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Statistical and Research Analyst II

The Programmer/Research Analyst will support research initiatives using large sc...

Location

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Salary:

39300.00 - 66800.00 USD / Year

MUSC Health

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A high school diploma and two years work experience as a Statistical and Research Analyst I.. A bachelor's degree with mathematics and/or statistics courses may be substituted for the required work experience.
Master’s degree (minimum) in health informatics, data science, health services research, biostatistics, epidemiology, or a related quantitative field.
Demonstrated experience programming with SAS, SQL, Python, R, or Stata, including building and managing large analytic datasets.
Proven experience working with administrative claims data or other large‑scale healthcare datasets.
Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse research team.

Job Responsibility

Build and maintain analytic datasets and data pipelines
Develop statistical and computational code for analyses and modeling
Perform data integration, cleaning, and transformation
Conduct descriptive and exploratory analyses
Conduct literature reviews and support research synthesis

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Research Scientist in Quantum Optical Systems

Toshiba EMEA

Location:
United Kingdom , Cambridge

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
March 03, 2026

Expiration:
May 15, 2026

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