National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC)

We’re hiring at the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC)! Are you passionate about quantum technologies and eager to contribute to a world-class initiative? The NQCC is recruiting talented individuals to help drive the UK’s ambition to become a global leader in quantum computing. Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of this transformative field. We currently have a couple of open positions and more to come in the coming months- Superconducting Qubit Physicists (2 positions) https://lnkd.in/efNWmTNh Senior Network Engineer https://lnkd.in/e6nxvmFZ Business development and Partnership Manager https://lnkd.in/eQWicTDk Why work at the NQCC? Cutting-edge research & innovation: Join a state-of-the-art facility at the forefront of quantum R&D, contributing to projects of national importance and global impact. Valuing people: We recognise and respect our employees as individuals. Our competitive pay and rewards package is designed to motivate and support you in achieving your best. Flexible and supportive benefits: Enjoy a flexible working scheme, a Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) pension, 30 days of annual leave, and a range of other attractive benefits. If you’re excited about joining the UK's national lab and contributing to the NQCC’s technology roadmap - let’s connect. Learn more to apply at: https://lnkd.in/eFkERSPG #QuantumComputing #Hiring #ScienceJobs #Innovation #QuantumResearch #QuantumTechnologies UK Research and Innovation EPSRC STFC Quantum Software Lab

The engineering challenges of building quantum computers The UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) is establishing a range of quantum computers, both through internal development and by collaborating with industrial partners to set up quantum computing testbeds. Join us on 24 September 2025, from 1–2 PM (BST) for a free webinar exploring the engineering challenges of scaling quantum computers, chaired by Dr Jonathan Burnett, Deputy Director for Research, NQCC, and with talks from Klara Theophilo (Ion Trap Physicist, NQCC) and Ben Griffiths (Quantum Engineer, Rigetti Computing). Together, they’ll dive into two leading quantum hardware approaches – trapped ions and superconducting qubits – and unpack the real-world engineering hurdles behind building scalable, stable, and high-performance systems. From mechanical design and optics/photonics to cryogenics and signal control, this session will highlight the essential role engineering plays in the quantum revolution. Whether you're in electrical, mechanical, photonics, or systems engineering, or just curious about quantum computing’s practical side, this session is for you. Bonus: Eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours via the IET. 24 Sept 2025 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM BST Register here https://lnkd.in/ek9eBj5k #QuantumComputing #Engineering #TrappedIons #SuperconductingQubits #Photonics #Cryogenics #MechanicalEngineering #QuantumEngineering #CPD #IET #FutureOfTech UK Research and Innovation EPSRC STFC Quantum Software Lab Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Rigetti Computing

Big news for SEEQC — and for the U.K.’s role in the global AI & quantum revolution. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang announced major investments to expand AI and quantum computing infrastructure — and SEEQC’s collaboration with NVIDIA was featured in the announcement. Together with the U.K.’s National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) SEEQC is tightly integrating QPUs and GPUs through our scalable digital interface system, incorporating NVIDIA-accelerated decoders for quantum error correction — a crucial step toward scalable, reliable quantum computing. This underscores how international collaboration, government support, and industry partnerships are aligning to accelerate quantum innovation. For SEEQC, this validates a future where quantum and classical compute converge — with hybrid architectures moving into national infrastructure and real-world missions. We’re proud to contribute alongside NVIDIA and partners to help shape the U.K.’s quantum future and drive exciting momentum for the entire quantum ecosystem. https://lnkd.in/eGG9kvJj

The NQCC Quantum Computing Access Programme is now open for academic proposals! We’re excited to announce that UK researchers can now apply to access cutting-edge quantum computing resources through the Quantum Computing Access Programme – empowering the next wave of discovery and innovation. This initiative is designed to: - Accelerate quantum computing research - Build skills for the next generation of quantum experts - Drive application discovery across diverse domains Academic users are invited to apply for access to QC resources in Q4 2025. The programme is part of the NQCC’s wider SparQ initiative, supporting the UK’s journey toward quantum readiness. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eAhwb2FU #QuantumComputing #Research #QuantumInnovation #SparQ #QuantumReadiness UK Research and Innovation EPSRC STFC Quantum Software Lab

𝐏𝐡𝐃 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 (𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐡 + 𝐍𝐐𝐂𝐂) 🚀 Fully funded 4-year PhD to develop and apply scalable quantum verification techniques on real hardware, in collaboration with the UK National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) and the University of Edinburgh. You’ll join a national cohort of NQCC-linked students, with funded secondments to Harwell and cross-disciplinary work on quantum trust, benchmarking, and standardisation. This project advances tools from theory to deployment on the NQCC testbed. 📌 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 30 July 2025 🔗 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤: https://lnkd.in/gM8pfUAS 📍 Based in Edinburgh, with research visits to NQCC (Harwell, Oxfordshire) 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬: Dominik Leichtle, Elham Kashefi (UoE), Theodoros Kapourniotis (NQCC) #PhD #QuantumComputing #QuantumVerification #NQCC #QuantumTrust #QuantumStandards #QuantumJobs #Edinburgh #Harwell

Wrapping up an inspiring summer at the NQCC! Our 2025 summer placement students recently wrapped up their projects with some incredible final presentations – and the breadth of their work was nothing short of outstanding. From developing new tools and control systems in ion trapping to advancing superconducting qubit research, building systems for neutral atom experiments, and even supporting the NQCC's annual flagship event – the UK Quantum Hackathon 2025 – their contributions have been truly remarkable. Ion Trapping Quantum Computing: - Ian Alaman built a Python package for generating energy level and pulse sequence diagrams. - Zoe Smith connected the Ion Trapping lab’s devices to a real-time monitoring dashboard. - Muhammad Masood (our first Master’s student) completed his MSc thesis in Applied Quantum Computing while developing a modular laser distribution and control system. Superconducting Quantum Computing: - Lily Shen investigated the detection and mitigation of TLS losses in superconducting resonators and qubits. - Daniel Hesk developed workflows to fine-tune quantum device amplifiers for optimal qubit signal readings. Neutral Atom Quantum Computing: - Myles Harrison created systems supporting the production of a 3D Magneto-optical Trap. - Navaneeth Hari Krishnan designed and built architecture for PDH locking - instrumental in enabling two-qubit entanglement gates. Quantum Computing Innovation:  - Oscar Ryley coordinated logistics and on-site support for the UK Quantum Hackathon 2025, among other events. A huge thank you to all the supervisors and mentors who supported these projects, and a big well done to our students for their hard work, creativity, and commitment to advancing quantum technologies. We wish each of them the very best in their next steps, and look forward to seeing the impact they’ll make on the future of quantum computing! #QuantumComputing #CareersInQuantum #SummerPlacements #STEMCareers #FutureOfQuantum UK Research and Innovation EPSRC STFC Quantum Software Lab

#Quantum and #Qubits! What does the future of #computing really look like? 🤔 Join us for the first Institute of Physics (IOP) IOP London & South East Branch #FREE in-person evening lecture of the autumn/winter 2025 series, where Daisy Shearer (National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC), STFC) explores the world of quantum computing! Where: Institute of Physics, 37 Caledonian Rd, London When: Weds 1st Oct 2025 Time: 6 - 8 pm Cost: Free Suitable For: All To book: https://lnkd.in/eqBisE6n Tea/coffee served from 6 - 6.30pm Lecture starts: 6.30pm for 1hr (with 15mins for questions) This lecture is part of the London and South East (LSE) region autumn/winter 2025 general public #physics / #STEM talk series. Look forward to seeing you at this, or a future, IoP event Mark ................................. Abstract: What does the future of computing look like? Explore the world of quantum computing, from the physics of qubits to quantum algorithms. We will discover how quantum computers work, how they are different from regular computers, and how we can use them to solve certain problems. Quantum computers have the potential to positively impact our everyday lives, so come along if you’d like to learn more about this incredible technology. #science #school #teacher #engineering #physics #quantum #NeutronScience #MuonScience #ScienceCommunication #communication #scicomm #stem #outreach #diversity #maths #inspire #islington #lecture #simulation #london #students #environment #solar #coffee #nibbles #astrophysics #sun #space #tech #business #industry #inspireothers #earlycareer #inspire #influence #networking #inspireothers #technician #academia #npl #environment #solar #coffee #stfc #ukri #astrophysics #sun #space #tech #LifeAtUKRI #TeamSTFC #scienceandtechnology #team #projects #free #sustainability #parliament #britain #chemistry #materialscience #future #publicengagement #inspireothers #earlycareer #inspire #biology #space #tech #scienceandtechnology #team #projects Royal Society of Chemistry Royal Academy of Engineering Diamond Light Source University of Oxford Imperial College London Queen Mary University of London University of Westminster UCL Royal Holloway, University of London AWE The Open University The Royal Institution Science Museum Group Islington Council BBC Studios King's College London UK Atomic Energy Authority University of Hertfordshire Houses of Parliament House of Commons UK UK House of Lords Department for Science, Innovation and Technology IOP Publishing STFC Science in Parliament Victoria and Albert Museum SMASH_UK (SMASHfestUK) University of Oxford, Department of Physics Department of Materials, University of Oxford University of Kent National Physical Laboratory (NPL) ISIS Neutron and Muon Source National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) Northeastern University London