Quantum Solutions Materials Theorist

Job Description

Job Title: Quantum Solutions Materials Theorist. Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

The role focuses on enabling the design of next-generation photonic quantum computing components and contributing to scalable, fault-tolerant quantum systems.

Duties:

• Conduct theoretical and computational research on quantum materials, electronic structure, and emergent phenomena.
• Develop computational workflows integrating high-performance computing, machine learning, and quantum computing techniques;
• Collaborate with computational physicists, quantum algorithm developers, and materials scientists to advance materials modeling.
• Contribute expertise in many-body physics and electronic structure theory to guide research projects.
• Stay current with state-of-the-art computational methods and apply them to materials research.
• Serve as a technical leader in interdisciplinary collaborations, both internally and with external partners;
• Document research progress, prepare publications, and contribute to scientific communication and presentations.

Qualifications:

• PhD in computational physics, theoretical chemistry, or a related field, with strong expertise in electronic structure theory and many-body physics.
• Proficiency in Python, Fortran, or C++ for scientific programming and algorithm development;
• Experience with density functional theory (DFT) and other computational modeling methods.
• Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) environments and large-scale simulations.
• Preferred: experience with quantum algorithms applied to materials modeling, machine learning in computational materials science, and wavefunction-based methods such as coupled-cluster or configuration interaction;
• Strong publication record and ability to work in interdisciplinary research teams.

Benefits and Instructions:

• Opportunity to contribute to building the world’s first useful photonic quantum computer.
• Engage with a collaborative, highly motivated team at the forefront of quantum technology;
• Position supports remote collaboration and requires strong interdisciplinary communication.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications;
• To apply, submit a CV, cover letter, and indicate interest in research contributions in computational quantum materials.