Cambridge, UK | Full-time | Fixed-term | £32,000 (pro rata)
About us
Riverlane’s mission is to make quantum computing useful, sooner. From advances in material science to complex chemistry simulation for drug design and discovery, quantum computers will help solve some of the world’s most important challenges. Riverlane is building the quantum error correction stack to make this happen. It’s a complex problem that requires a range of skills, talent and passion. We’re making remarkable progress and growing fast.
About the internship
Our full-time internships are designed to enable current PhD students in a quantitative field to step out of their PhD research for a short time period and translate their skills and expertise into an industrial setting. We welcome and encourage applications from people who do not have a background in quantum computing, including computer scientists, software engineers and developers. There are three areas a PhD intern can work in - you can view more details here.
As a Riverlane PhD intern, you will join us at our Head Office in Cambridge, UK, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside our talented teams of software developers, engineers, mathematicians, quantum information theorists, computational chemists and computational physicists – all experts in their fields. Every intern will have a dedicated supervisor and will work on a pre-defined project designed to make the best use of their background and skills, whilst developing their knowledge of quantum computing. We will support all interns to try and produce a concrete output by the end of the internship e.g. a paper, product, or software tool.
What you will do
Requirements
Important notes
How to apply
Please upload a covering letter and CV here. Your cover letter should explain:
1. Your preferred area: Quantum Error Correction Research; Building the Quantum Error Correction Stack; or Quantum Algorithms & Applications Research (more details here)
2. What skills and experience you can bring to the role.
Deadline
Please submit your application by Friday 29th November 2024. Interviews will be held in Cambridge or via video (Teams) in December 2024.
Stipend
Interns receive a competitive stipend of £32,000 (pro rata). We will also pay for any expenses incurred as part of your role e.g. travel to meetings or conferences etc. We are unable to pay for travel to Cambridge or accommodation in Cambridge.
What can you expect from us
Alongside a competitive salary, you can expect a diverse work environment that brings together experts in many fields (including software and hardware development, quantum information theory, physics and maths) and over 20 different nationalities. We also offer free snacks and refreshments and regular social and cultural events.
If you have any queries, please contact jobs@riverlane.com.
Everyone is welcome at Riverlane. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from eligible and suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity/paternity.
Studies have shown that women tend to apply to jobs if they meet all or almost all of the requirements whereas men apply even if they meet only some of the requirements. If that sounds like you then please apply – we are happy to review your application and let you know if we think you might be a good fit.
If you need any adjustments made to the application or selection process so you can do your best, please let us know. We will be happy to help.