Future Needs/Problems

  1. There are already (USA) great needs for specialized people (Ph. D. s, postdocs), but also needs of people with a broad overview of what is possible in QIS.
  2. There are not enough potential employees in QIS (USA). It is a supply gap, not a skills gap.
  3. A BSc with specialization is a good place to start
  4. It is tremendously important to get everyone speaking the same language. Facility with the vernacular of quantum mechanics is a big plus.
  5. There is a huge list of areas where technical expertise may be important. But employers are often more concerned with attributes like project management, working well in a team, interest in the field, and adaptability than in specific technical skills.