Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions that will redefine 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Research Scientist to develop next-gen quantum algorithms and applications in our state-of-the-art facility. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of computational science while collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers.
Why Nexus Labs? We offer cutting-edge research resources, competitive equity packages, and a culture that celebrates intellectual curiosity. Our mission is to accelerate quantum adoption across healthcare, logistics, and AI by 2026 – and you'll be instrumental in achieving this breakthrough.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Lead experiments on superconducting quantum processors to achieve error correction milestones
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum-resistant cryptographic systems
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Develop quantum machine learning frameworks for predictive analytics applications
- Secure $5M+ in research grants from DARPA and NSF quantum initiatives
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in quantum error correction or fault-tolerant computing
- Expertise in quantum algorithm design for NISQ-era processors
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience with cloud quantum computing platforms (IBM Quantum, Amazon Braket)
- Proven track record of securing government or corporate research funding