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Jobs in Quantum Computing?

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  • 19-11-2014 12:21pm
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    recording
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    I'm not sure whether the Physics forum would be suitable for this...

    I'm wondering what is the job situation like for someone with a PhD in quantum computing? Are there many jobs going, would it mean moving abroad?

    Just as importantly, what is the salary like in industry for someone with a PhD in quantum computing?


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    CreepingDeath
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    recording wrote: »
    Are there many jobs going

    If you subscribe to the many worlds interpretation then there are in infinite number of jobs going :)


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    bpmurray
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    You're probably looking at the companies that are doing post-doc research, although I don't know of any in Ireland looking at quantum. Have you checked out IBM Research in Mulhuddart?


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    fergalr
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    recording wrote: »
    I'm not sure whether the Physics forum would be suitable for this...

    I'm wondering what is the job situation like for someone with a PhD in quantum computing? Are there many jobs going, would it mean moving abroad?

    Don't have any real knowledge here, but you are probably looking at a handful of academic or industry research lab jobs, if even that.
    recording wrote: »
    Just as importantly, what is the salary like in industry for someone with a PhD in quantum computing?

    I wouldn't imagine you'd get any premium over someone with a straight MSc in CS; maybe even less, for the vast majority of CS/developer roles.

    You might be better trying to find something more like a company looking for quants who might be interested in you for your math skills.


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