“My favourite part of working at QuTech is to be surrounded by a highly motivated and diverse group of people. I find the different backgrounds, expertise, and perspectives of my colleagues incredibly enriching. Collaboration and knowledge-sharing are at the core of QuTech’s culture, fostering an environment where innovative ideas thrive. The collective drive towards a common goal of realizing the quantum future creates a unique and stimulating atmosphere at QuTech that I truly value.”

Irene Fernández de Fuentes is a postdoctoral researcher at QuTech and focuses on advancing the development of quantum computers.

“Knowing that we’re working towards a quantum future is what makes me proud to be working for QuTech. Seeing that very small things can make a huge difference and have impact on the world of quantum technology keeps amazing me. The personal development and the international team are what I like most about QuTech.”

Hasan Aydin is project controller at QuTech and takes care of the financial side of projects so project leaders can focus on quantum research.

“At QuTech, I am part of an exceptional secretarial group where I feel heard and welcome. The secretarial team is a powerhouse and we do so much work in the background. I am happy to be a part of this exceptional group. My favourite thing at QuTech are Tuesday lunches where you can meet different colleagues from several divisions in an informal atmosphere and have healthy non-work conversations.”

Kanchan Arora is management assistant at QuTech and offers fundamental practical and administrative support to our researchers.

“I really appreciate the cooperative atmosphere at QuTech. Whenever I encounter an issue, whether it’s technical or theoretical, there are always people ready to take the time to assist me. Despite my knowledge and experience being relatively limited compared to others at QuTech, my contributions have always been appreciated, and I’ve consistently felt regarded as an equal. I would really recommend QuTech to any bachelor student looking to do their bachelor thesis.”

Théo Durant is bachelor student at QuTech and he investigates solid-state spins and their application.

“The QuTech OdC forms a cornerstone in the community development within our research institute and sparks initiatives that foster the thriving ecosystem in which QuTech operates, amidst the challenges of a highly competitive research environment.

To this end, we recognize the importance of health and well-being of the QuTech employees, we remain dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion, and adherence to the QuTech EtiQuette with regards to social safety, and we support efforts to strengthen the collaborative environment. We also try to shape the new QuTech housing on Campus South and gave advice on the optimal work environment.”

Lukas Splitthoff, member of the OdC (personnel committee).