Careers in quantum
Exploring a range of career opportunities available for university and PhD students interested in quantum science.
Quantum science is a rapidly advancing field with a wide range of possible career paths for university students.
This event will hear from several accomplished individuals who have managed to forge a career path in quantum. Whether it be as an entrepreneur, a technical specialist or a policy specialist this event will showcase the range of career opportunities available to those studying, or interested in, quantum science.
Please note: This event is only open to University students over the age of 18.
Attending the event
This event is an in-person only event to be held at the The Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, SW1Y 5AG. A recording of the event will be made available after the event.
Schedule
Chair
Professor Ruth Oulton, University of Bristol, UK
Professor Ruth Oulton, University of Bristol, UK
Ruth Oulton’s field of research involves the study of nanoscale semiconductor devices that enable the exchange of “quantum” information between a single electron and a single photon. The idea is that they can use the rules of quantum mechanics to perform computing and measurements in a completely new way. She take ideas from quantum theory and information science, bring them together with what we are beginning to understand about semiconductors on the nanoscale, and to make working quantum devices that engineers will use as part of their everyday toolkit. In her recent work she studies single electron spins in atomic-like systems, and studies how the angular momentum of the photon and spin exchange information, and how photonic design can influence this. In other interdisciplinary side projects she studies the role of photonic structures in plants such as seaweed and begonias.
| 14:35-15:20 |
Panellists
Dr Richard MurrayORCA Computing
Dr Richard MurrayORCA Computing Richard co-founded ORCA Computing in 2019. He is an accomplished business executive and technologist with a PhD in quantum atom-optics and over 15 years of experience managing scientific teams working on disruptive early-stage technologies such as quantum, AR/VR and other consumer and industrial applications of photonics. Under Richard's leadership, the company has grown to a team of over 65 people and expanded its global presence by establishing U.S. headquarters in Austin, Texas, following a strategic acquisition in 2024. He developed a roadmap focused on building a fault-tolerant universal quantum computer. Previously, Richard worked for the UK government alongside Sir Peter Knight creating the £270m UK quantum technologies program. He was also pivotal in the early stages of the €1 billion EU quantum flagship program. |
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| 15:40-16:25 |
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Chair
Professor Ruth Oulton, University of Bristol, UK
Professor Ruth Oulton, University of Bristol, UK
Ruth Oulton’s field of research involves the study of nanoscale semiconductor devices that enable the exchange of “quantum” information between a single electron and a single photon. The idea is that they can use the rules of quantum mechanics to perform computing and measurements in a completely new way. She take ideas from quantum theory and information science, bring them together with what we are beginning to understand about semiconductors on the nanoscale, and to make working quantum devices that engineers will use as part of their everyday toolkit. In her recent work she studies single electron spins in atomic-like systems, and studies how the angular momentum of the photon and spin exchange information, and how photonic design can influence this. In other interdisciplinary side projects she studies the role of photonic structures in plants such as seaweed and begonias.