Job Description
Shape the future of technology with Nexus Labs' Quantum Computing Research Team. We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and error correction for 2026-era applications. Join our Austin-based innovation hub where your work will directly impact next-gen cryptography, AI optimization, and materials science. Our state-of-the-art lab offers unparalleled resources for researchers pushing the boundaries of computational physics.
Responsibilities
- Develop novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation challenges
- Design and implement quantum error correction protocols for fault-tolerant systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to translate theoretical models into practical applications
- Lead research initiatives in quantum machine learning and cryptography
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences
- Secure research grants and partnerships with academic institutions
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum physics and computational theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related quantum field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and quantum programming languages
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex systems theory
- Publication record in quantum information science
- Familiarity with quantum hardware platforms (IBM, Rigetti, IonQ)
- Proven ability to secure competitive research funding