Job Description
Shape the future of human-computer interaction by pioneering quantum-AI hybrid systems for 2026 and beyond. At Nexus Quantum Labs, we're seeking a visionary Research Lead to architect next-generation quantum neural networks that will redefine artificial intelligence. Join our elite team of Nobel laureates and Turing Award winners in developing the computational frameworks that will power humanity's next technological revolution.
This role offers unparalleled resources: access to IBM Quantum System Two, NVIDIA's latest quantum-accelerated GPUs, and a $50M research budget. You'll collaborate with MIT, Caltech, and CERN on projects ranging from quantum-resistant cryptography to consciousness simulation algorithms.
Responsibilities
- Lead development of quantum-AI hybrid neural architectures for 2026-era applications
- Design error-corrected quantum circuits for real-time pattern recognition at petabyte scale
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals with 10+ citations per paper
- Direct a team of 15 quantum engineers and AI researchers across 3 continents
- Secure $20M+ in DARPA/NASA grants for quantum-AI integration projects
- Develop patent-pending quantum entanglement protocols for distributed AI training
- Present findings at Davos, TED, and World Economic Forum summits
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Theoretical Physics, or Advanced AI with 8+ years research
- Published 50+ peer-reviewed papers in quantum machine learning or quantum information
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum circuit optimization frameworks
- Proven track record of securing $10M+ in government research grants
- Experience leading cross-functional teams across 5+ countries
- Deep knowledge of topological quantum computing and Majorana fermions
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow Quantum, and quantum annealing systems
- Fluency in Mandarin, German, or Japanese for global collaboration