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Quantum Physicist

Quantum physicists study how tiny particles like atoms and electrons work. Their discoveries help create new technology like faster computers and better medicines.

Quantum Physicist

28

Physical Sciences

AI IMPACT
AI EXPOSURE TODAY28
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST73%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £40,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI exposure for this job is below 50 on our index, and the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.

Organisations in this field

Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.

University of OxfordA leading institution known for its cutting-edge research in quantum physics and strong industry connections.
CERNThe European Organisation for Nuclear Research, a hub for high-energy physics research, including quantum studies.
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)A government body that funds research and innovation across the UK, including quantum technology projects.
IBM UKA global leader in technology and innovation, IBM is heavily invested in quantum computing research.Microsoft Research CambridgeA key player in quantum computing research, offering opportunities to work on groundbreaking projects.