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Job Title: Research Officer Salary: Band E £46,743 - £51,037 gross per annum dependent on experience Location: Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire, UK Contract Type: Open Ended Hours: Full time or Part time (minimum 0.8FTE) ( We understand the importance of work-life balance, and offer flexible working, but do require at least 3 days a week on-site ) Due to the requirement of obtaining an enhanced security clearance for this role, we are only able to accept applications from persons who have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years. Together, our scientist, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Come and discover how much you can achieve when youre surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity! About the Role : We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Officer to join the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC).You will be working alongside scientists, engineers, developers, and experts in quantum technologies, working to enhance the UK's quantum computing capabilities. We oversee diverse projects for classical and quantum technologies, aiding quantum computer development in our labs. This involves the integration of physics-based experiments spanning neutral atoms, superconducting qubits, and trapped-ions, along with intricate software and high-performance computing. We seek a candidate to take a leading role in establishing the function, developing process and protocol, to lead coordination of projects and on trusted-research compliance and to support research functions such as conferences, grants, and reporting. This role requires communication, organisation and experience delivering projects across different stakeholder groups. Key Responsibilities: You will work alongside the technical team managers and deputy director of research to deliver the NQCCs research program. In establishing the function, you will lead on x-functional communication and coordination of activities across the teams. To achieve this you will; Develop common language, protocols and frameworks to allow for coherent information sharing across the teams and programme. Lead on the compliance of the research program with trusted-research frameworks. Cover responsibilities such as project management, collaborating with our program delivery team, ensuring research outputs are aligned with evaluation & monitoring requirements. Assist the research programme across activities such as conference organisation, grant opportunity seeking and grant preparation. You will also be involved in the governance of the research programme i.e. managing projects within NQCC's framework, and implementing good-practice guides around the themes previously mentioned. Represent NQCC externally and advising both internal and external stakeholders therefore stakeholder management will be an important aspect of this role. This is an outline description of the key responsibilities and accountabilities involved in the job. This is not an exhaustive list, and the successful applicant might be expected to undertake any other duties across NQCC, appropriate to the band and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post-holder has the necessary experience and/or training . Our Benefits: We are offering a permanent position with a whole host of benefits including: 30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days). Flexible working hours (subject to business requirements). An excellent defined average salary pension scheme. Easily accessible public transport links/ free parking Excellent learning and development opportunities. Cycle to work scheme Link to more benefits: Person Specification: Prior knowledge of quantum computing is not required to apply for this role. However, experience working alongside and delivering complicated work within a scientific, technical, or Engineering environment would be a benefit. We will offer significant development and training opportunities. Applicants for this role should meet the following criteria: The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I). Essential Strong skills in project management techniques (Using techniques such as Agile / lean frameworks). (S & I) Skills and knowledge in applying best practice principles around project reporting, ethics, finance, legals and compliance. (S & I) Able to represent high impact activities of organisations externally and manage diverse stakeholders both internally and externally. (S & I) Experience developing and implementing new frameworks for governing, administering and monitoring the progress of scientific, technical, or engineering related projects. (S & I) Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to convey technical concepts across both technical and non-technical stakeholders. (S & I) Strong track record of both opportunity seeking, preparation and governance of applications such as grants. (S & I) Analytical mindset and/or STEM degree and demonstratable skills resolving delivery challenges within the context of scientific research. (S & I) You would need to be available to occasionally travel/work within the UK and overseas when required. About Us: The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) is a research centre funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), which is dedicated to accelerating the development of quantum computing by addressing the challenges of scalability. How to Apply : Please submit your Covering Letter (up to 2 pages) and CV that clearly outlines how you fulfil the role criteria along with your motivation to join NQCC, as attachments on your application. Please ensure that your name and the job reference number are in the file name of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit your application without a covering letter may result in your application not being considered.We reserve the right to close this advert early if required. Security Clearance: Due to the nature of the role, and a requirement to support diverse projects, the successful candidate is required to successfully complete national pre-employment control checks to the BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) to fulfil the role. BPSS checks can take between 9-12 working days. Once in post you will need to successfully complete a Security Check (SC) clearance. TPBN1_UKTJ

About Us Diamond Light Source is one of the worlds most advanced scientific facilities. Were home to the UKs synchrotron light source a giant microscope producing beams of light 10 billion times brighter than the sun. Probing the structure and composition of matter, our work drives innovation in everything from vaccines to nanotech. Beamline VMXi is a state-of-the-art macromolecular crystallography beamline dedicated to measurements at room temperature. Data are measured from crystals within crystallisation plates in a highly automated manner without the need for cryogenic cooling and extensive multicrystal data analysis tools are in place. New developments include capabilities for fragment screening at room temperature together with time resolved serial crystallography coupled with spectroscopy. Some aspects of the beamline are described in the following publications: About the Role We now have an opportunity for a Beamline Scientist to work with the Principal Beamline Scientist and team for the development and operation of beamline VMXi. This will involve working closely with other scientists and support groups within Diamond to ensure smooth operation of the beamline providing beam time to the scientific user community. The role will involve supporting and developing exciting new capabilities for the user community. As a Beamline Scientist you will: Support and help with the development of dynamic, serial crystallography and fragment screening capabilities at the beamline. Provide operational support for the beamline, including responsibility for the day-to-day safe operation of the beamline, interacting closely with the users of the facility. Collaborate on beamline upgrades and development projects, including taking specific responsibility for certain components of the beamline such as the design, manufacture, installation, testing and commissioning phases. Manage the day-to-day coordination of support groups at Diamond to implement beamline upgrade projects, to improve the quality of the beamline, develop solutions for emerging problems, and ensure its smooth operation. Develop own research in an area relevant to the beamline and disseminate the results. Procurement of beamline components, including writing system specifications, the management of contracts and liaison with suppliers. About You You will hold an appropriate PhD degree or proven relevant experience, as well as: Experience of macromolecular crystallography data collection at a synchrotron Proven ability in macromolecular crystallography Experience with Windows/Linux/Unix Hands on experience of serial crystallography and/or fragment screening experiments Experience in the following areas is desirable but not essential Crystallography or synchrotron radiation related research Scientific programming and/or motion control Commissioning and operation of macromolecular crystallography X-ray equipment and instrumentation Flexible experimental setups and/or sample environment equipment Project management Benefits Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable. As standard this role requires a fully onsite working arrangement. To Apply Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role. The closing date for applications is 8th February 2026; however, we encourage early applications as some candidates may be interviewed before this date. TPBN1_UKTJ

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