January 26, 2026

Quantum Jobs See Decline in December

December delivered another shock to the quantum technology job market, with global job postings falling nearly 11 percent in a single month. Beneath the headline decline, however, the data reveals a more nuanced story shaped by sharp regional differences and longer-term trends. Some markets cooled significantly while others showed signs of resilience when viewed over a 12-month horizon. What is driving this volatility, and what does it mean for workforce planning in quantum?

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Announcements

Celia Merzbacher addresses plenary attendees

Save the date! The QED-C Quantum Summit will be held on April 14-15 in Washington D.C.

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What’s in store for 2026? Check out the TAC annual plans, now live on our website.

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Featured events

Quantum Marketplace^®: Quantum Sensing

February 4 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET

Public Event

Join us for the Quantum Marketplace’s third webinar focused on quantum sensing, featuring experts from leading organizations across the ecosystem. Speakers will share how the technology has evolved in recent years and what that progress means for real-world applications. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with experts and the broader QED-C member community.

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Member Orientation
January 27 | 10:00am - 11:00am ET
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Get the most out of your QED-C membership this year - New members and seasoned vets alike can join this session to learn about their member benefits and ways to get involved in our quantum community.

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Quantum Magnetometers Lecture Series: Key Applications and Metrics
January 28 | 1:00 PM–2:00 PM ET
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Dr. Mike Larsen (Northrop Grumman) leads the second session in our magnetometer series, shifting from fundamentals to real-world applications. We’ll explore use cases in biomedical imaging, navigation, and geophysics, and discuss the performance metrics that matter most for each. Open to all Q4NS TAC members.

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Funding opportunities

Microelectronics Commons Call for Projects

Deadlines: April 30, 2026

The U.S. Army Research Office (ARO), in partnership with NSA’s Laboratory for Physical Science (LPS), is seeking Incubator, Collaboration, and Fellowship research proposals through the LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC). This opportunity supports disruptive research in qubit development, deep cross-sector collaboration, and hands-on experiences to help build the next generation of the quantum workforce.

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