Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering next-gen computing solutions that will redefine industries. As a Quantum Research Scientist, you'll develop breakthrough algorithms and optimize qubit architectures in our state-of-the-art Austin lab. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and shape the future of computational physics.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum error correction protocols for fault-tolerant systems
- Develop novel quantum algorithms for cryptography and optimization challenges
- Lead experimental validation of qubit coherence in cryogenic environments
- Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Publish findings in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Secure $2M+ in NSF and DARPA grants
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in quantum circuit optimization and simulation
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent frameworks
- Experience with superconducting or ion-trap qubit systems
- Demonstrated ability to secure government research funding