Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll architect the future by solving previously unsolvable computational challenges. Our multidisciplinary team pioneers quantum algorithms for drug discovery, climate modeling, and AI optimization. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. We offer cutting-edge resources, flexible R&D autonomy, and equity participation in our mission to commercialize quantum advantage by 2026.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for real-world optimization problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on superconducting and photonic platforms
- Develop error mitigation strategies for NISQ-era quantum processors
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Secure $5M+ in DoE/NSF grants for quantum computing initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates and postdocs in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and simulation frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Publication record in quantum algorithms or quantum error correction
- Proficiency in Python/C++ with high-performance computing experience
- Experience with superconducting qubit manipulation or photonic quantum systems