Job Description
Join Nexus Futures at the forefront of technological evolution. We're seeking visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientists to decode the mysteries of 2026 and beyond. Shape tomorrow's computational landscape while working with Nobel Prize-winning mentors in our state-of-the-art labs. Your breakthroughs will redefine industries from pharmaceuticals to climate modeling.
Why Nexus Futures? We offer 20% R&D time, unlimited learning stipends, and equity in patent portfolios. Our interdisciplinary teams blend quantum physicists, materials scientists, and AI architects to solve humanity's grandest challenges.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm development for 2026-era computational challenges
- Design error-corrected qubit architectures using topological materials
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Collaborate with DARPA and NASA on next-gen space computing
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum machine learning
- Drive open-source quantum software initiatives
- Secure $5M+ in government/private grants annually
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing/Physics with 3+ years postdoc experience
- Published work in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Proficiency in Qiskit/Cirq and quantum circuit optimization
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware (D-Wave/Rigetti)
- Track record of securing NSF/NIH grants
- Expertise in quantum machine learning frameworks
- Patent portfolio in quantum technologies preferred