Senior Scientist, Quantum Sensing (Atom Interferometry)

Q-CTRL
Full time Australia, New South Wales Physical Scientists
Posted:
March 02, 2026
Location:
Australia, New South Wales, Australia

Job Description

About the team
Q-CTRL’s Quantum Sensing Research team performs basic and applied research in quantum sensing and quantum-enabled navigation. It is a highly dynamic team comprising approximately 30 specialists in theoretical and experimental atomic physics, cold-atom interferometry, navigation modeling, and modern Bayesian estimation and signal processing techniques. 

The Quantum Sensing Research and Quantum Sensing Engineering teams work closely together, translating novel quantum sensing research into a useful capability and product. We are focussed on pushing the boundary of what is possible in quantum sensing and ensuring our R&D has real-world impact.

About the role
This role will provide critical technical leadership for experimental science work on Q-CTRL’s atom-interferometry based quantum sensors. This position will be focussed on reducing scientific risk across a broad range of novel techniques that aim to improve state-of-the art qua...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full time
Location: Australia, Australia
Posted: March 02, 2026
Deadline: April 11, 2026