Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-AI convergence to solve humanity's greatest challenges. As our Research Lead, you'll architect next-gen quantum neural networks and mentor a team of world-class scientists in our Austin innovation hub. Your work will directly impact breakthroughs in materials science, climate modeling, and personalized medicine.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum-AI hybrid system development for 2026-era computational challenges
- Design fault-tolerant quantum algorithms for real-world industrial applications
- Mentor cross-functional teams of quantum physicists and machine learning specialists
- Secure federal and private R&D funding for quantum supremacy projects
- Collaborate with MIT and Caltech on quantum cloud infrastructure standards
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature Quantum and IEEE journals
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years hands-on quantum algorithm development with IBM Q or Google Quantum AI
- Expertise in quantum machine learning frameworks (e.g., PennyLane, Qiskit)
- Proven track record of securing $1M+ in quantum research grants
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Deep understanding of 2026-era quantum hardware limitations (e.g., coherence times)