Skills and interests for this career
Interests:
ScienceTechnology and engineering
Qualities:
CommittedLogicalMeticulous
Chosen career:
Computer scientist
Description
Quantum computer scientists are focused on researching the applications of quantum theory to the development of quantum computers. They tend to have a strong background in scientific research but are more interested in turning theory and experiments into technology.
Routes
A degree in maths, physics, computer science or engineering, typically followed by a PhD or master’s, post-doctoral research and/or industrial research.
Example UK Employers
Imperial College London, IBM, National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC)