Job Description
Join the quantum revolution at Nexus Quantum Labs, where we're pioneering the next frontier of computational technology. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll design algorithms that solve problems deemed impossible today. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility, where your work will directly shape the technological landscape of 2026. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and unparalleled resources to accelerate your breakthroughs.
Responsibilities
- Design and optimize quantum algorithms for cryptography, machine learning, and molecular modeling
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum hardware-software interfaces
- Develop error correction techniques for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Secure $2M+ in government/industry grants for quantum computing initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Applied Mathematics
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum computing frameworks
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and decoherence mitigation
- Strong background in linear algebra and tensor networks
- Experience securing federal research grants (NSF/DOE)