Research Scientist - Theory, AMO Physics
About the job
- Must have a PhD before commencing the role.
- Demonstrate expertise in theoretical research, particularly focused on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) systems for quantum information applications, substantiated by publication history.
- Have strong programming and code/data organization skills for efficient and reproducible numerical simulations.
- Be proficient in verbal and written English communication; Japanese proficiency is not mandatory.
- Be able to work cohesively in an interdisciplinary team and adjust to a rapidly evolving environment.
- Engage in both independent and collaborative research in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) physics, focusing on quantum information applications.
- Develop scalable architectures for neutral-atom Quantum Processing Units (QPUs) with cavity Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) atom-light interfaces, towards distributed quantum computing and quantum communications, in close collaboration with NanoQT’s FTQC/Quantum Information team, including high-rate QEC specialists.
- Develop and/or optimize protocols for fast and high-fidelity neutral-atom qubit operations, both in free space and in optical cavities.
- Propose novel applications of neutral atom and cavity QED systems for quantum communications, quantum sensing, analog quantum simulations, and other emerging quantum technologies.
- Publish results in peer-reviewed academic journals.
- Contribute to the design and optimization of nanofiber cavity QED and free-space neutral atom hardware, working closely with NanoQT’s hardware team of cold-atom and cavity QED experimentalists.
- Have in-depth knowledge of cavity QED and/or neutral atoms for quantum information applications.
- Have basic knowledge in fault-tolerant quantum computing and quantum communication.
- Have a leading role in collaborative research projects with experimentalists.
About the company
NanoQT develops quantum hardware that uses nanofiber cavity QED to connect atoms and photons in an all-fiber system. Its fiber-connected Quantum Processing Unit acts as both a quantum processor and a quantum repeater/interconnect, enabling high-fidelity links over existing fiber networks. The device uses neutral atoms as qubits and photons as information carriers to enable distributed quantum computing via a fiber-based atom–photon interface. Its goal is to enable ultra-secure, long-distance quantum communications by tying together quantum processors across global telecom networks.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$15.5M
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
2022
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NanoQT closed a $14 million Series A on September 24, 2025.
- UMD and Maryland support NanoQT's College Park expansion with Global Gateway and MIPS funding.
- NEDO backs NanoQT's quantum repeater work and NIST network trials through July 2025.
What critics are saying
- Distributed quantum computing remains unproven; NanoQT must deliver a working demo after 2025.
- NanoQT depends on government grants, including NEDO's JPY 492 million program through 2025FY.
- IonQ and other quantum firms in Maryland compete for the same talent, contracts, and pilots.
What makes NanoQT unique
- NanoQT's nanofiber cavity-QED interconnect targets neutral-atom QPUs over standard fiber links.
- Mitsubishi Electric launched a joint trial with NanoQT on April 24, 2025.
- QuEra collaboration lets NanoQT test networking interfaces on an established neutral-atom QPU.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours