PhD Scholarship: Quantum Amplifiers for Spin Qubit Readout with Diraq and UNSW Sydney

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

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Work alongside leading researchers (A/Prof Jarryd Pla and Dr Tim Botzem) and get hands-on experience inside one of Australia’s most exciting quantum startups.

This project will advance CMOS-compatible quantum hardware and contribute to the development of fault-tolerant quantum computing systems by tackling challenges in the design, fabrication, and integration of microwave-frequency amplifiers operating at the quantum noise limit.

This project would suit a motivated electrical engineering, quantum engineering or physics student with strengths in quantum mechanics and microwave/RF design looking for a challenge in developing innovative and practical engineering solutions for cutting-edge quantum technologies.

Administered by Sydney Quantum Academy and made possible by CSIRO Next Generation Quantum Graduates program, this scholarship provides a competitive stipend of $41,650 per year for 3.5 years, plus a $15,000 training allowance, a $5,000 travel allowance, an $840 publication allowance, and a one-off $5,000 cost-of-living payment.

Open to Australian and New Zealand citizens only.