- Vacancy I.D.: 041305 - Head of Division Quantum (1-Year Specified Purpose)
- Contract: 12 - Months Specified Purpose
- Salary: The gross salary scale applicable to the grade is €65,026 - €100,886 per annum (rates effective 01/06/2026).
Walton Institute is subdivided into multiple Research Divisions and we are currently recruiting for a Head of Division to manage and lead the Quantum Division. Each Research Division is focused on a fundamental ICT research area and investigates analytical methods of applications that require elements of communication software. Divisions cover all aspects of the research and development lifecycle, from Basic/Fundamental research through to pre-commercial software development.
The Head of Division will be responsible for providing leadership on research project activities within the Division, which includes identifying and building synergies between projects and collaborations across groups. The Head of Division will also be responsible for the people within each Division to address all issues and to ensure transparent and open communications of information to and from the leadership team.
Quantum is a Walton Research Division comprising of researchers focusing on addressing critical research challenges relating to the evolution of quantum technology across a number of Thematic Research Areas. These include: Quantum Communications developing secure, scalable quantum communication networks; Quantum Nanophotonics engineering advanced metamaterials for controlling and manipulating light-matter interactions; Quantum Sensing creating ultra-sensitive devices capable of unparalleled measurement precision; and Quantum Algorithms designing and optimizing next-generation computational frameworks. The Head of Division will support researchers in driving research breakthroughs in Quantum and Space by bridging the gap between fundamental physics and applied technology, producing high quality scientific publications, and developing highly skilled PhD and MSc graduates.
Application Process:
Applications must be made through the online recruitment system on SETU’s Vacancies page on the website. Please log onto SETU Vacancies for further details and to apply for this position. Applications will not be accepted by email, any other third-party website or in any other format.
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