Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll develop next-generation algorithms and hardware prototypes in our state-of-the-art lab. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve previously impossible computational challenges. Our team operates at the intersection of physics, computer science, and AI innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography optimization and machine learning acceleration
- Lead prototyping of superconducting qubit systems with >99.9% fidelity
- Develop error-correction frameworks for fault-tolerant quantum processors
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum-computing-enhanced neural networks
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Secure $5M+ in government/private research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit optimization frameworks
- Published record in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Proficiency in low-temperature cryogenic systems engineering
- Strong background in quantum error correction theory
- Ability to secure federal research funding (NSF/DoE)