Research Internship 2027 (Quantum Error Correction)

Location: Hybrid internship based at the head office in Cambridge, UK. Full-time for 10–12 weeks during the summer vacation period.

Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per annum, paid pro rata for the internship duration.

Company

hirify.global develops quantum error correction technology to help make fault-tolerant quantum computing possible, working with leading quantum hardware providers and government agencies.

What you will do

• Contribute to a focused research project aligned with hirify.global’s scientific goals.
• Investigate theoretical and computational problems in quantum error correction.
• Develop mathematical models, algorithms, or simulations for the selected project.
• Analyse results, compare approaches, and draw evidence-based conclusions.
• Collaborate with researchers, mathematicians, and engineers.
• Present and document findings through technical discussions, presentations, and written reports.

Requirements

• Must be a current student with the right to work in the UK for the full internship duration.
• Studying toward a Bachelor’s degree from the second year onward, Master’s degree, or PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or a related technical subject.
• Strong theoretical, mathematical, or computational skills, with experience using at least one programming language.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, initiative, and teamwork skills.
• Interest in quantum computing; extensive prior quantum-computing experience is not required.
• Availability to work full-time for 10–12 weeks during the summer vacation period.

Nice to have

• Experience with Python or another language used for scientific computing.
• Independent research experience or experience communicating technical research through reports, presentations, or publications.
• Experience with version control or collaborative software-development tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Work alongside experts in software and hardware development, quantum information theory, physics, and mathematics.
• Dedicated supervision and support throughout the research project.
• Diverse environment with colleagues from more than 25 nationalities.
• Private medical insurance, a health cash plan, life assurance, and additional benefits.
• Equal-opportunity workplace with adjustments available during the application or selection process.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV and covering letter through the careers page.
• Include degree grades in the CV and explain relevant motivation, skills, and experience in the covering letter.
• Interviews will be held in Cambridge or virtually if required; applications are due by 6 November 2026.