Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility where theory meets tangible innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in quantum hardware-software integration
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure and manage research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Translate theoretical models into practical quantum computing architectures
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Publication record in Nature/Science journals or equivalent
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Ability to secure $1M+ in research funding annually