Cristian Bonato
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Experimental Quantum Sensing and AI-Driven Nuclear-Spin Control Heriot-Watt University in United Kingdom
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Postdoctoral research associate position; funding details, salary, and contract length are not stated in the post.
Deadline
Sep 9, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
Heriot-Watt University
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About this position
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Experimental Quantum Sensing and AI-Driven Nuclear-Spin Control at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
This post is in experimental quantum sensing, with a focus on real-time autonomous optimisation of nuclear-spin sensing and control. The project builds on recent publications and integrates the Quantum Machines Open Acceleration Stack to support AI-driven quantum control and adaptive quantum sensing.
The successful candidate will lead experimental demonstrations for nuclear-spin quantum memories and work at the interface of quantum technologies, machine learning, Bayesian experimental design, and reinforcement learning. The role sits alongside two computational postdoctoral researchers and involves collaboration with Prof Tom Rainforth (University of Oxford) and Prof Giovanni Montana (University of Warwick).
Eligibility highlights include a background in experimental quantum technologies, with experience in NV centres in diamond or other colour centres particularly desirable. Strong Python skills are also requested.
The position is based at Heriot-Watt University and connects with the Integrated Quantum Networks (IQN) and Quantum Sensing for Biomedical Research (Q-BIOMED) hubs. The post is a postdoctoral research associate role; funding and salary details are not specified in the post.
Application deadline: 9 September 2026.
For more information, visit the group website and contact Prof Cristian Bonato by email.
Funding details
Postdoctoral research associate position; funding details, salary, and contract length are not stated in the post.
What's required
Background in experimental quantum technologies is required. Experience with NV centres in diamond or other colour centres is particularly desirable. Excellent Python skills are required. The post is for an experimental postdoctoral researcher working at the interface of quantum sensing, autonomous control, and machine learning.
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Professor
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum Computing
Quantum Electronics
Quantum Optics
Professor
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Computer Science
Reinforcement Learning
Python Programming
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Materials Science
Professor
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Computer Science
Python Programming
Reinforcement Learning
Mathematics
Electrical Engineering
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