Careers in Quantum
Quantum sensing, communications, and computing will revolutionize industry and the economy, enabling everything from impenetrable digital security to more powerful, energy-efficient electronic devices to new ways of diagnosing and treating disease. The quickly advancing field means that there's a corresponding need for a large pool of quantum-trained researchers and workers.
Eight-Week Online Quantum Science, Networking, and Communications Course
The Course in Quantum Science, Networking, and Communications aims to equip scientists and engineers with the knowledge and skills needed to apply quantum science in a professional setting. The online, eight-week program includes introductions to quantum information processing and systems, a focus on quantum networks and communication, and technical demonstrations and simulations. This course is ideal for early-career participants with less than ten years of professional experience and a bachelor’s degree in the sciences. Mid-career professionals seeking to transition into the quantum field will also benefit from the certificate, which is managed by the Chicago Quantum Exchange and developed in collaboration with the NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institute on Hybrid Quantum Architectures and Networks (HQAN).
To learn more about this course, please contact quantumcourses@uchicago.edu or learn more and register here.
Four-Day Intensive Quantum Engineering and Technology Course
The Course in Quantum Science and Engineering supports current professionals as they transition to quantum careers. Through a four-day, in-person intensive course, experienced professionals who are classically trained in physics, computer science, engineering, and other fields will learn the relevant fundamentals of quantum engineering and associated quantum technologies. This course is designed for individuals with 10 or more years of professional experience and a master's degree or higher is recommended. The course is managed by the Chicago Quantum Exchange with the University of Chicago Professional Education.
To learn more about this course, please contact quantumcourses@uchicago.edu or learn more.