Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation algorithms and hardware architectures that will redefine computational boundaries. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility.
Our team operates at the intersection of physics, computer science, and artificial intelligence, pushing the limits of what's possible in quantum supremacy, cryptography, and machine learning. You'll contribute to projects that could transform industries from pharmaceuticals to finance while shaping the technological landscape for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-corrected quantum systems with fault-tolerant architectures
- Lead cross-functional research teams in quantum hardware-software co-design
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure federal and private funding for quantum computing initiatives
- Collaborate with industry partners to translate research into commercial applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published work in quantum algorithms or error correction
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems