Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering 2026's quantum infrastructure to solve humanity's greatest challenges. As a Quantum Research Scientist, you'll architect next-gen algorithms and collaborate with Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art facility. Your work will directly impact cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling. We offer equity, unlimited PTO, and a relocation package for non-local talent.
Responsibilities
- Design quantum algorithms for real-world optimization problems
- Lead experiments on 100+ qubit systems
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Develop error-correction frameworks for fault-tolerant computing
- Collaborate with hardware teams on quantum chip integration
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics/Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 3+ years hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency in Qiskit/Cirq and quantum circuit optimization
- Published papers in top-tier quantum journals
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mechanisms
- Experience with cloud quantum platforms (IBM Quantum, Amazon Braket)