Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation! We're seeking visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientists to develop groundbreaking algorithms and architectures that will redefine computational capabilities by 2026. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art facility where theoretical physics meets practical application.
This role offers unparalleled resources to explore quantum supremacy, error correction, and quantum machine learning. You'll lead projects with direct impact on pharmaceutical development, financial modeling, and climate simulation. Our hybrid work model balances deep focus periods with dynamic cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes at cryogenic temperatures
- Develop error mitigation techniques for near-term quantum processors
- Collaborate with ML teams to integrate quantum-classical hybrid frameworks
- Publish findings in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, PRL) and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Secure $1M+ in NSF/DOE grants for quantum computing initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent research experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Published work in quantum error correction or variational algorithms
- Expertise in quantum circuit optimization and tomography
- Experience with superconducting or ion-trap quantum systems
- Strong Python/C++ skills with high-performance computing knowledge
- Track record of securing government research grants
- Ability to translate complex quantum concepts to non-technical stakeholders