Quantum Research Opportunities

The Sydney quantum community are after bright minds to work on the next breakthroughs in quantum science and technology.

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Research projects on offer

Our Sydney network of quantum experts are seeking PhD, Honours and Master students to work on various quantum science and technology research projects. Projects suit both experimentalists or theorists and driven individuals with backgrounds across a range of disciplines such as physics, computer science, engineering, chemistry or mathematics.

Applications for the Master of Research Scholarships at Macquarie University are now open to domestic students from any discipline—but your project must explore a quantum-related topic. Please refer to the project list below—note that it is not exhaustive. Applicants are also welcome to propose their own quantum-related research projects.

Our PhD scholarship program offers an array of research projects spanning quantum science and technology across our partner universities. To find a research project, filter projects by university or research specialisation at the PhD level. Please note this list is not exhaustive. You can also use our database to search for experts/supervisors based on their research interests and discuss other opportunities. We recommend contacting a prospective supervisor in advance of applying for our scholarship programs.

How to use the filter - view by university, study level or use the general search field to view by quantum research field e.g. communication, sensing or computing/computation.

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  • Benchmarking prototypical and scaled quantum computers with Quantum Motion (Next Generation Quantum Graduates Program) 

    A. Prof Chris Ferrie , Dr Mark Johnson - Industry placement with Quantum Motion Technologies

    This project is part of the CSIRO Next Generation Quantum Graduates Scholarship Program (NGQGP). Quantum Motion are marrying fifty years of global CMOS development with world-leading expertise in qubit design and architectures

    Quantum computers promise to solve computational problems intractable for classical machines. To be able to run these algorithms, modern quantum computing hardware needs to  be scaled up. Silicon-based approaches to building a scalable quantum processor offer advantages such as high qubit density, record qubit coherence lifetimes for the solid state, and the ability to leverage the advanced nanofabrication methods of CMOS technologies.

    For more information, contact the project supervisor: A. Prof Chris Ferrie
    This project would suit: This project would suit an exceptional electrical engineering, quantum engineering or physics student with strengths in quantum mechanics and data analysis who can devise and apply practical engineering solutions for tomorrow's quantum computers.
    University of Technology Sydney
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