Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for the 2026 horizon. We seek a visionary Research Lead to architect next-gen quantum algorithms and accelerate humanity's leap into the computational future. Your work will directly shape industries from healthcare to climate modeling through breakthrough quantum applications.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm development for scalable quantum processors
- Collaborate with Nobel laureates on error mitigation techniques
- Drive open-source quantum computing frameworks adoption
- Present findings at global tech summits (2026 Quantum Expo)
- Spin off IP into commercial quantum applications
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum information theory
- Secure $10M+ in DARPA/NASA grants for 2026 initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics/Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in quantum computing research (IBM/Google/Rigetti preferred)
- Published work in Nature/Science on quantum supremacy
- Expertise in Qiskit/Cirq and quantum circuit optimization
- Track record of securing federal research grants
- Experience with quantum machine learning frameworks
- Active contributor to open-source quantum projects