Register for a Sydney Quantum Academy Internship

 

The Sydney Quantum Academy (SQA) is seeking internship opportunities for students in quantum focused roles across industry and government, as well as non-quantum roles in the quantum industry (e.g. product development, marketing). Internships will in most cases involve paid roles, may vary in duration, and be part- or full-time.

You can expect to be working alongside professionals on a real-life project, matched to your abilities.

Benefits include:

• Strengthening your interdisciplinary and interpersonal skills
• Improving your attractiveness to potential employers
• Gaining invaluable connections
• Exploring the many career paths on offer
• Improving your understanding of the commercial sector and real-world quantum applications
• Strengthening your ability to communicate with industry for future funding applications or seeking collaborations.

AM I ELIGIBLE?

All undergraduate and postgraduate students studying quantum related subjects, or subjects relevant to quantum business (e.g. computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, science, business or law) in Australia are welcome to submit an expression of interest (EOI).

Please note preference will be given to students currently enrolled at SQA’s four partner universities (University of Sydney, UNSW Sydney, University of Technology  Sydney and Macquarie University).

International students studying in Australia must have the appropriate visa to cover the duration of the internship period.

The information you supply with the EOI will help us match you with opportunities best suited to your circumstances, skill set and interests.  We will also assess your eligibility for potential roles according to your home institution’s requirements for candidature, duration, and payments.

Preference will be given to students currently enrolled at SQA’s four partner universities (University of Sydney, UNSW Sydney, University of Technology  Sydney and Macquarie University). 
 

HOW DO I REGISTER?

Register by completing SQA’s expression of interest (EOI) form.

Make sure you have an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) on hand to submit along with your details. Your CV should include:

• Educational history - List all degrees studied in your educational history, indicating the name of the degree, university, years studied and GPA (if known). If you completed a thesis as part of your degree, provide its title, the mark and list your supervisor(s).
• Employment history - List your employer, your role, duration of employment, duties and achievements.
• Awards list (if applicable) - any awards received throughout your tertiary study or employment.
• Publications/ papers (if applicable) - Provide a list of publications that have been accepted or published. Do not list publications that are submitted. Do not attach publications/papers to your application.
• Two referees - You must provide two referees.
• Other information - You may provide other information in the CV that you think is relevant to your application, for example, information about research interests, research experience, contribution to community or other key skills.

For further CV tips see below from SQAs partner universities:

• Macquarie University
• UNSW Sydney (only available to current students and graduates)
• The University of Sydney
• University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) (CV template)

How and when will I be notified of opportunities

General opportunities will be sent via email to all students who have registered via the EOI form.

However, for some opportunities, external organisations or entities offering an internship may wish to shortlist candidates based on the responses supplied with the EOI form mentioned above.

Please note, you may also be asked to complete a separate application with the external organisation or entity.

ABOUT THE SYDNEY QUANTUM ACADEMY

The Sydney Quantum Academy (SQA) is a unique partnership between four world-leading universities for quantum computing research – Macquarie University, UNSW Sydney, the University of Sydney and University of Technology Sydney.  SQA is generously supported by the New South Wales Government.  

SQA's vision is to build Australia’s quantum economy. Collaborating with academia, industry and government, SQA will harness Sydney’s collective quantum expertise to develop diverse talent and a globally recognised quantum ecosystem.

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