PhD School Quantum Computing and Quantum Technology

The PhD School Quantum Computing and Quantum Technology (QCQT) was established in 2016 at the Department of Physics of the University of Basel.

Curriculum

The PhD research projects are embedded in the research groups working in the field of quantum sciences. The PhD program takes three to four years. All QCQT students have to accumulate at least 18 credit points (ECTS) before they can register for the doctoral exam.

There are two modules (1) Module Quantum and (2) Module Career:

Module Quantum (minimum 15 ECTS)

There are several specific courses for QCQT PhD students offered at the University of Basel, such as group and departmental research seminars. PhD students also have the opportunity to attend relevant lectures at the ETH Zurich and to participate in various courses and events of the NCCR SPIN. In addition to that, after consultation with your PI, some courses of the Master's program can be accredited for the PhD School QCQT (e.g., Quantum Optics, Quantum Information, Fundamental Electronics, Quantum Condensed Matter).

Module Career (minimum 3 ECTS)

This module consists of interdisciplinary courses offered by the University of Basel as well as accredited courses offered by other institutions that provide the PhD students with further important scientific or non-scientific professional skills, such as courses in scientific writing and presentations, career development, start-up, patents, crisis management, science ethics or technology transfer. The Executive Committee decides which courses will be accredited.

The QCQT PhD school provides a unique opportunity to gain insight into a variety of current research topics due to the broad spectrum of research seminars and special PhD programs. Furthermore, it facilitates to connect with other research groups within the QSIT network which leads to new highly promising collaborative projects

The QCQT PhD school at the University of Basel guarantees group collaboration as well as individual research, always ensuring that theory can be linked to experiments in an effective way.

PhD schools in collaboration with other organizations as well as workshops or company excursion organized by the school provide to me important lectures, softskills, and contacts in and out of academia. If necessary, the travelling support brings even faraway conferences into reach.

The QCQT PhD school gives us the opportunity to work in an international environment
and allows us to engage in cutting-edge science from the very beginning of our studies.

Our QCQT PhD program at the University of Basel offers to me important opportunities that supplement the daily scientific life in my research group: The weekly QCQT seminar unites researchers from different research areas and allows me both to keep informed about the variety of research projects at the department and to get new inspiration.

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