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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  • Spin qubit circuit-level noise characterisation and mitigation

    Dr Andre Saraiva

    This project is part of the SQA Partnership PhD Scholarship Program in collaboration with CSIRO, and will include a CSIRO co-supervisor. This ambitious project is a top-down approach where we start with an algorithm implementation and understand noise impact and try to cancel it. The project will generate new knowledge through direct testing of our quantum software and algorithms on hardware platform and will make significant contributions towards enabling quantum computing on solid state qubit devices. 

     

    For more information, contact the project supervisor: Dr Andre Saraiva
    This project would suit: This project would suit students with an interest for the theoretical/experimental interface, applications of spin qubits and error correction strategies driven by realistic experimental models.
    UNSW Sydney
    PhD,

  • Superconducting devices in novel high temperature superconductors

    Dr Maja Cassidy

    This project is part of the SQA Partnership PhD Scholarship Program in collaboration with CSIRO, and will include a CSIRO co-supervisor. Iron Selenide (FeSe) is an exotic superconductor that displays superconductivity above the boiling point of liquid nitrogen, up to 100K. While significant progress has been made in understanding the fundamental physics of this material, little has been done to convert this knowledge into practical applications.  This project, conducted jointly between Physics and Materials Science, will focus on developing superconducting quantum devices made from FeSe and other novel high temperature superconductors that may be used in a variety of quantum sensor and quantum computing applications. You will develop expertise in materials growth, low temperature scanning tunneling microscopy, device fabrication and cryogenic measurement.

    For more information, contact the project supervisor: Dr Maja Cassidy
    This project would suit: A highly motivated, exceptional student with an Honours or Masters level qualification (4 year degree) with research experience in experimental physics, materials science or electrical engineering. Some background in device nanofabrication or cryogenic measurements would be advantageous.
    UNSW Sydney
    PhD,