Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution! We're pioneering the next generation of computational technology that will redefine humanity's digital landscape by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll architect breakthrough algorithms and systems that solve previously impossible problems in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization.
We offer competitive compensation, equity packages, and unparalleled access to our state-of-the-art quantum lab. Work alongside Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in a culture that values audacious thinking and scientific rigor. Your innovations will directly shape the technological infrastructure of the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-corrected quantum systems with fault-tolerant architectures
- Collaborate with hardware teams to translate theoretical models into functional quantum processors
- Lead research initiatives in quantum machine learning and hybrid quantum-classical systems
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier scientific journals and conferences
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA grant applications
- Mentor junior researchers and drive quantum literacy initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years postdoc experience
- Proven expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant computing
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent high-impact journals
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Strong background in linear algebra, quantum information theory, and computational complexity
- Demonstrated ability to secure competitive research grants
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems and hardware-software co-design