Job Description
Shape the future of technology at Nexus Quantum Labs as we pioneer the next frontier of computational innovation. We seek a visionary 2026 Quantum Computing Research Lead to architect breakthrough solutions for quantum-resistant cryptography and scalable quantum systems. Join our elite team at the intersection of theoretical physics and applied AI, where your work will redefine technological paradigms.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm development for 2026-era cryptographic systems
- Design fault-tolerant quantum architectures leveraging NISQ and post-NISQ technologies
- Collaborate with AI research teams to hybridize quantum-classical machine learning models
- Publish high-impact research in Nature/Science journals on quantum supremacy applications
- Secure $10M+ in government/private quantum computing grants
- Mentor PhD-level researchers in quantum information theory
- Drive industry standards for quantum-safe transition protocols
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum computing experience with IBM Q, Rigetti, or IonQ
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing conferences (QIP, TQC)
- Expertise in Shor's algorithm, Grover's optimization, and quantum error correction
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Quil, Cirq)
- Track record of securing $5M+ in research funding
- Deep knowledge of post-quantum cryptography standards (NIST PQ competition)