Job Description
Shape the future of technology at Nexus Labs in 2026! We're pioneering quantum computing breakthroughs that will redefine global industries. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll lead cutting-edge experiments, develop novel algorithms, and collaborate with Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art facility. Join our interdisciplinary team of visionaries pushing the boundaries of computational physics and artificial intelligence.
What you'll achieve:
- Design and implement quantum error-correction protocols
- Develop proprietary quantum machine learning frameworks
- Lead experiments on next-gen quantum processors
- Secure research grants and publish in top-tier journals
- Mentor junior researchers and PhD candidates
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm research for optimization and cryptography applications
- Design and execute experiments on 1000+ qubit quantum processors
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical computing pipelines
- Collaborate with hardware teams to overcome decoherence challenges
- Translate theoretical models into practical quantum applications
- Secure $2M+ in annual research funding
- Present findings at IEEE Quantum Week and similar venues
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published work in Nature/Science or IEEE journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with high-performance computing clusters
- Proven track record of securing research grants