Irelandâs first Quantum Computer Engineering Centre launched at Tyndall Institute
Date Announced: 20 May 2021
Multi-million-euro investment will see an additional 900 sq metres of research space and 45 new jobs dedicated to quantum research at Tyndall National Institute.
Pictured right, researcher Dr Agnieszka Gocalinska working in a Tyndall lab.
Cork, Ireland A multi-million-euro investment will see 900 sq meters of research space dedicated to quantum technology at Tyndall’s new facility on Cork’s North Mall, Ireland, and will be a key part of the Institute’s plans to double in size and impact by 2025. Tyndall is also recruiting five new senior research leaders, including a Head of Quantum Research to lead the overall Centre and who will build new quantum research teams to accelerate the growth of the centre.
45 new jobs at Ireland’s first Quantum Computer Engineering Centre
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The country’s first dedicated centre for quantum computer engineering is on its way to Cork – and it’s looking for researchers.
Ireland’s first dedicated Quantum Computer Engineering Centre (QCEC) is coming to Tyndall National Institute. The news was announced by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris, TD, yesterday evening (13 May) at a special launch event.
Establishing the QCEC will see a multi-million-euro investment in 900 sq m of research space. It will be based at Tyndall’s new facility on Cork’s North Mall and is part of the institute’s plans to double in size and impact by 2025.
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