Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution! We're pioneering quantum computing applications that will redefine industries from healthcare to aerospace. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's grandest challenges using next-gen quantum systems. Our state-of-the-art San Francisco campus offers unparalleled resources including 128-qubit processors and dedicated AI/ML integration labs.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute quantum algorithms for optimization problems in logistics and drug discovery
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams to translate theoretical models into practical implementations
- Author breakthrough research papers for Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Collaborate with NASA and DARPA on quantum cryptography initiatives
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum machine learning techniques
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Proficiency in high-performance computing environments (HPC, GPU clusters)
- Demonstrated ability to secure research grants from NSF or DoD