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The Future Quantum Workforce: Competences, Requirements and Forecasts
(2022)cite arxiv:2208.08249Comment: 16 pages, 10 figures.
Abstract
With the increasing industrial relevance of new quantum technologies, a well
educated quantum workforce becomes increasingly crucial and raises important
questions. What are the expectations regarding the future relevance of second
generation quantum technologies? And what are the requirements for the
workforce in the coming quantum industry? What competences, knowledge and
skills should the future employees have? In this paper, we report the results
of our Delphi study that was aimed at mapping requirements and forecasts for
the future quantum workforce. Our Delphi study consisted of three consecutive
survey rounds. In total, we gathered 188 responses from industry and academic
experts across Europe. Our study results served as an input for the development
of the European Competence Framework for Quantum Technologies, delivered by the
project QTEdu CSA for the European Quantum Flagship. In addition, we will
discuss predictions from experts related to the future quantum workforce,
including the expected industrial relevance of the main areas of quantum
technologies, the need for educational efforts, and the expected influence of
quantum technologies on everyday life.
