Giovanni Montana

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.