Riverlane - Principal Investigator, Quantum Error Correction

• As a Principal Investigator, QEC at Riverlane, your work will vary, but typical activities may include: • Conceive, conduct, and lead original research in quantum error correction and related areas • Define and own the technical direction for externally funded research programs • Act as Principal Investigator with responsibility for technical delivery against agreed milestones • Drive research projects from concept through execution, working hands-on where appropriate • Publish high-quality research in leading journals and conferences, and present results at major venues • Lead technical contributions to competitive funding proposals and oral evaluations • Serve as Riverlane’s senior technical interface to government agencies, national labs, and research partners • Mentor researchers and contribute to Riverlane’s research culture and technical excellence • As programs grow and funding allows, there may be opportunities to build and lead a small research team • What we need • PhD in mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience). • Experience as Principal Investigator engaging with different stakeholders (ideally in the government sector). • Track record of driving projects on time whilst meeting or exceeding expectations. • Experience leading projects involving multiple people • Ability to work effectively both independently, and as part of a team • Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to discuss complex ideas with a variety of audiences in a clear way • Must be able to obtain a US government clearance if required. • Even better if • You have experience leading collaborations with national labs, major research facilities, or government-funded consortia. • You have contributed to or led large-scale, multi-year scientific programs or center-level research initiatives. • You bring deep expertise in one or more QEC-relevant areas such as fault-tolerant architectures, decoding algorithms, noise characterization, or system-level performance analysis. • You have experience integrating quantum or HPC research with real hardware systems, simulators, or large-scale testbeds. • You have a strong network across the quantum computing research landscape and are comfortable representing an organization at senior technical forums. • You have a track record of securing significant external funding through competitive grants or program-level proposals. • You have mentored, coached, or supervised early-career researchers or research engineers, formally or informally. • What can you expect from us • A comprehensive benefits package that includes an annual bonus plan, private medical insurance, life insurance and 401K contributions • Equity, so that our team can share in the long-term success of Riverlane • Generous paid time off, and enhanced family leave • 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 • A learning environment that encourages individual, team and company growth and learning, including training and conference budgets