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Jobs in Quantum Computing?

  • 19-11-2014 11:21AM
    #1
    recording
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭


    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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  • #2
    CreepingDeath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,015 ✭✭✭CreepingDeath


    recording wrote: »
    Are there many jobs going

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


  • #3
    bpmurray
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,275 ✭✭✭bpmurray


    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?


  • #4
    fergalr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,922 ✭✭✭fergalr


    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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