Project Manager - Quantum Chemistry
Cambridge
Science & Technology – Quantum Chemistry /
Full-time /
Hybrid
Quantinuum is looking for a scientific project manager to join our chemistry team. We aim to find a talented professional to handle the management of collaborative R&D projects with our partners and customers. In these projects, we explore the application of quantum algorithms to the ab initio simulation of molecules and materials of industrial interest.
The candidate will be responsible for managing these projects. This includes the planning and supervision of these projects, as well as progress monitoring, maintaining communication with customers and partners and generally working towards enabling delivery of the project. The candidate will work closely with the chemistry team and business development teams at Quantinuum and advance the current state of the field in the application of quantum computers to chemistry and materials science problems of industrial interest.
Key responsibilities:
- Scientific supervision of the execution of technical projects related to the application of quantum algorithms to chemistry problems
- Deliver technical presentations to customers on our quantum chemistry solutions
- Project management
Requirements:
- Ph.D. degree in Chemistry (quantum), Physics (computational condensed matter) or similar
- 5+ years of working experience in scientific/technical institution or industrial firm
- Good communication skills
- Extensive experience in the simulation of molecules and materials using ab initio methods
- Ability to proactively define action plans to drive project to achieve goals
- A track record of successful collaboration with both technical and non-technical teams.
- Experience in the use of project management tools
- Ability to travel overseas for business purposes
Desirable:
- Familiarity with quantum computing
- Writing and managing proposals, estimating cost
- Able to independently direct work and solve issues
- Good coding skills in python
What is in it for you?
Working alongside a highly talented team, with leading names in the quantum computing industry. We offer a highly competitive package, equity, 28 days of paid holiday (in addition to public holidays), a workplace pension, a positive approach to flexible working and enhanced parental and adoption benefits.
About Us:
Science Led, Enterprise Driven – Accelerating Quantum Computing
Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.
We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing. We’re hiring the world’s best talent to make it happen. Join us!
Quantinuum recently secured $300m in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements: https://www.quantinuum.com/news
Please note that employment with us is subject to successfully passing our pre-employment screening checks. We are an inclusive equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.
