Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms and solve previously unsolvable computational challenges. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to shape the future of quantum supremacy.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization, cryptography, and machine learning applications.
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum solutions for real-world industrial problems.
- Publish cutting-edge research in top-tier journals and present at global quantum technology conferences.
- Develop error-correction techniques to advance quantum decoherence mitigation.
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum-resistant software architectures.
- Secure $5M+ in research grants from NSF, DoD, and private foundations.
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science with 3+ years of postdoctoral experience.
- Published research in Nature/Science or equivalent high-impact journals.
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#) and NISQ-era hardware.
- Proven track record of translating theoretical quantum concepts into practical applications.
- Experience with quantum machine learning and variational quantum algorithms.
- Strong background in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant computing.
- Ability to secure competitive research funding and lead multi-institutional projects.