Alice & Bob is developing the first universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer to solve the world’s hardest problems.
The quantum computer we envision building is based on a new kind of superconducting qubit: the Schrödinger cat qubit 🐈⬛. In comparison to other superconducting platforms, cat qubits have the astonishing ability to implement quantum error correction autonomously!
We're a diverse team of 250+ brilliant minds from over 35 countries united by a single goal: to revolutionise computing with a practical fault-tolerant quantum machine. Are you ready to take on unprecedented challenges and contribute to revolutionising technology? Join us, and let's shape the future of quantum computing together!
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
In a context of growing EU and French public funding opportunities (EuroHPC, Horizon Europe, France 2030) and an expanding network of academic and industrial partners, the R&D Partnerships & Funded Projects Intern supports the securing, contractualisation, delivery and communication of funded collaborative projects.
Reporting to the Project Manager, you will work closely with R&D leads, Legal/IP, Finance and Marketing to ensure funded projects are well prepared, well coordinated and compliant with their reporting obligations.
Responsibilities:
1. Support funding applications and project delivery
- Contribute to the drafting and submission of proposals to EU and French public funding bodies
- Support the production of project deliverables and the monitoring of reporting obligations
2. Support partnership and consortium coordination
- Maintain the mapping of academic and industrial partners against internal technical teams
- Prepare and follow up partner and consortium meetings
3. Contribute to contractualisation of collaborative projects
- Brief Legal/IP on project scope and business intention for collaboration and consortium agreements
- Track contract progress and follow-ups with partners
4. Contribute to project communication
- Support internal and external dissemination actions for funded projects
5. Contribute to funded-project management methods and tools
- Help develop tracking tools, templates and governance practices for publicly funded projects
- Contribute to the drafting and submission of proposals to EU and French public funding bodies
- Support the production of project deliverables and the monitoring of reporting obligations
2. Support partnership and consortium coordination
- Maintain the mapping of academic and industrial partners against internal technical teams
- Prepare and follow up partner and consortium meetings
3. Contribute to contractualisation of collaborative projects
- Brief Legal/IP on project scope and business intention for collaboration and consortium agreements
- Track contract progress and follow-ups with partners
4. Contribute to project communication
- Support internal and external dissemination actions for funded projects
5. Contribute to funded-project management methods and tools
- Help develop tracking tools, templates and governance practices for publicly funded projects
Requirements:
- EDUCATION: Master's degree in progress in Innovation Management, Project Management or a related field, with prior technical studies (engineering, science, technology)
- LANGUAGES: Proficient in English and proficient in French
- Clear, structured written communication in both French and English
- Organisation and attention to detail in documentation and follow-up
- Ability to work across teams and interact with varied internal and external stakeholders
- Interest in deep tech and quantum technologies
You are rigorous, organised and comfortable coordinating between scientific, legal and administrative stakeholders.
Nice to have:
- Prior internship in a deep tech environment or exposure to project management, innovation management or publicly funded projects is a plus
- Understanding of public funding mechanisms (EU, national) is a plus
Benefits:
- 1 day off per month
- Half of transportation cost coverage (as per French law)
- Meal vouchers with Swile, as well as access to a fully equipped and regularly stocked kitchen
Research shows that women might feel hesitant to apply for this job if they don't match 100% of the job requirements listed. This list is a guide, and we'd love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match. We are looking to build teams that innovate, not just tick boxes on a job spec.
You will join of one of the most innovative startups in France at an early stage, to be part of a passionate and friendly team on its mission to build the first universal quantum computer!
We love to share and learn from one another, so you will be certain to innovate, develop new ideas, and have the space to grow.