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The discussion centers on a Software Engineer seeking advice on pursuing a Master's degree with a focus on algorithms, computation, and mathematics, while maintaining a long-term interest in quantum computation and nuclear physics. The individual is concerned about job prospects in quantum computing and aims to establish financial stability before returning to research in this field. They emphasize the importance of selecting electives that will lead to good job opportunities while also providing exposure to research. The individual is specifically looking for universities in the US or Europe that have strong programs in algorithms and computation, along with a reputation for job placement.
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Hello guys,
I am a Software Engineer and am planning to do my major (MS) ...
I like algorithms , mathematics, and have always loved nuclear physics...
I would love to take quantum computation but job prospects right now are very limited. Howver, I would like to come back to this field for research after I have done my MS, landed up a good job, got financially stable and am done up with all my responsibilities..(you get the meaning i hope..)

I try my best to follow up with articles on quantum physics and have always been very interested in this field, But I can't figure out what electives I can take that can provide me a good job right now and later i can come back to research in this field..so the university must have excellent research for algo etc because i blv exposure to research is important..and at the same time a great reputation for getting a job..
I am thinking something along the lines of algorithms, computation and mathematics...Is that the right choice ?

Now that u know my short and long term goals,
Please advice me on the best universities for this??
 
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