When the improbable becomes real

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A career in quantum is cutting edge. It's innovative, diverse and rewarding. Are you ready for it? Explore job and study opportunities, stories of students and quantum experts, and more.
Quantum is not just inspiration for superhero and science fiction movies. From space exploration to improving health outcomes and drug delivery, quantum science could change technology as we know it.
The huge potential of the technology is spurring a rapidly growing industry, with the national science agency, CSIRO, expecting Australia's quantum technology industry to generate over $4 billion annual revenue and support 16,000 new jobs by 2040. As home to one of the world’s largest concentrations in quantum expertise, Sydney will play a crucial role in the sector’s growth.
Many of the world's best researchers, startups and companies in quantum are now on the lookout for talent to undertake research and develop new technologies and applications. Below you'll find plenty of info to help you find your way to an exciting career in quantum. Check out:
Sydney hosts many of the world’s leading researchers and innovators in quantum science and technology. Check out the career journeys of these quantum experts, and hear their advice for others looking to enter the field — on our website and in Careers with STEM magazine's Quantum special.
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Our programs and scholarships can prepare you for an exciting career in quantum technology.
You can study and undertake research with leading quantum experts at our partner universities: Macquarie University, UNSW Sydney, the University of Sydney, and the University of Technology Sydney. Course offerings cover all areas of quantum science and technology – from developing new sensors through to communication technologies and of course computing, both on the hardware and software sides.
Below are a few of the pathways and programs on offer to support you on your journey towards a career in quantum.
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Our scholarship programs support students undertaking research in quantum science and technology. Our undergraduate and PhD Scholarship students share their journey and the benefits of being part of the Sydney quantum community.
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CSIRO is seeking a Quantum Device Research Projects Officer to work with its multi-disciplinary Quantum Device Fabrication team in Lindfield, Sydney.
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NMI are seeking an enthusiastic early-career Laser Physicist to maintain + develop Australia’s primary standards for measurements from the UV to IR.
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Check out roles at UNSW-based quantum technology company Silicon Quantum Computing.
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Ongoing job openings for graduates / researchers / engineers to work with world-leading atomic electronics and quantum computing teams.
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Lead and develop a team of scientists developing quantum systems based on condensed matter physics, optics or photonics.
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Match your skills to the goals of Canberra-based quantum company Quantum Brilliance.
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Join Q-CTRL as Senior Software Engineer in Quantum Control.
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Research the integration of spin ensembles with our superconducting parametric amplifiers for applications in sensing.
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CSIRO are seeking early to mid-career researchers and post-doctoral fellows in science and engineering to solve impossible problems and apply their skills to quantum priority areas.
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Set the vision, strategy and lead a program of research to develop future science capability with CSIRO.
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Express your interest to participate in industry-led research projects and placements to build your job-ready skills.
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Join quantum startup Q-CTRL in developing new quantum technologies overcoming the fundamental challenge in the field – hardware error and instability.
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