Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms and solve previously unsolvable problems. In this role, you'll collaborate with Nobel Prize-winning physicists and work in our state-of-the-art Austin lab to transform theoretical quantum mechanics into practical solutions for global challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization, cryptography, and simulation
- Lead research on qubit stability and error correction techniques
- Develop quantum machine learning models for predictive analytics
- Collaborate with hardware teams to prototype quantum processors
- Publish breakthrough research in peer-reviewed journals
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum physics principles
- Secure federal and private research grants for quantum initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent journals
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems
- Proven ability to secure research funding
- US citizenship required for government contracts