Job Description
Shape the frontier of computational science at Nexus Labs. We're seeking a Quantum Computing Research Scientist to pioneer breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and error correction for 2026-era applications. Join our interdisciplinary team at the intersection of physics, computer science, and materials engineering to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum processor architectures
- Lead research publications in peer-reviewed journals and industry conferences
- Translate theoretical models into practical quantum software solutions
- Secure research grants and partnerships with academic institutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and quantum machine learning
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Strong background in linear algebra, complex analysis, and statistical mechanics
- Publication record in quantum computing research
- Experience with cloud-based quantum computing platforms (IBM Quantum, AWS Braket)