Phasecraft 1

Senior Quantum Computational Materials Scientist, US

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$120k-$175kDetected 271 days ago

AlgorithmsMachine LearningIntellectual PropertyResearchCommunicationCollaborationPublic Speaking

About the role

Phasecraft is the quantum algorithms company.
In 2025 we completed a $34m Series B funding round co-led by Plural, existing investor Playground Global, and Novo Holdings' Quantum Fund in its first direct quantum software investment.
One of the key applications of Phasecraft's quantum algorithms is to modelling materials and molecular systems, where we have demonstrated significant reductions in cost compared with the state-of-the-art.

We are building the mathematical foundations for quantum computing applications that solve real-world problems.
In this newly created role, you will play a key role in guiding and coordinating the materials team's research efforts in the US, working closely with the Head of the US office and the materials team lead at Phasecraft.
Take initiative within the team to deliver publications, presentations, patent applications and similar resulting from the research.
A deep understanding of the requirements of different funding sources, and the ability to lead efforts and independently write effective grant applications.
Experience in developing and growing a team of scientists, promoting an appropriate culture for continuous improvement and knowledge exchange.

Other activities as required to support the growth and success of Phasecraft.
Flexibility to work across different aspects of quantum algorithms, and to work on other tasks required to support the growth and success of the company.

Desirable criteria Experience in materials discovery and use of machine learning methods to enhance workflows.

Founded in 2019 by Toby Cubitt, Ashley Montanaro and John Morton, we are based in London and Bristol in the UK and opened an office in Washington DC in 2024, led by Steve Flammia.
On the back of these breakthroughs, we are now looking to hire a Senior Quantum Computational Materials Scientist to join our team in Washington DC.

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