Higher Scientist

Help Build the UK’s Next‑Generation Quantum Networks

Join the team shaping the future of quantum communications. We’re seeking an experienced Higher Scientist to join the Quantum Information group within the Quantum Technologies Department. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to research with national impact at the frontier of quantum photonic and quantum‑secured technologies and build the next‑generation quantum networks.

You will be joining the group at an exciting time, as we develop one of UK’s leading quantum network testbeds, an ambitious programme uniting world‑class teams across NPL, academia and industry. Our work underpins cutting‑edge quantum photonic and quantum‑secured technologies, including single‑photon sources, detectors, quantum random number generators, quantum key distribution (QKD) and advanced quantum communications. You will be directly involved in developing the hardware, software and metrology that will define the next era of secu...