Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum computing innovation. We're seeking a visionary researcher to lead breakthrough projects in quantum algorithms and error correction for 2026 applications. Shape the future of computational science in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation challenges
- Lead error mitigation protocols for NISQ-era quantum processors
- Publish 3+ peer-reviewed papers in top quantum computing journals annually
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Collaborate with hardware teams to translate theoretical models into practical implementations
- Secure $2M+ in annual research grants from DARPA/NSF
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent tier journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction codes (surface, LDPC, etc.)
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Clearance for government-funded research projects