Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We seek a visionary Quantum AI Research Lead to architect the next generation of human-machine intelligence. This role pioneers the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence, developing breakthrough solutions for climate modeling, personalized medicine, and autonomous systems. You'll lead a cross-disciplinary team in our Austin R&D hub, collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to transform theoretical possibilities into tangible realities.
Responsibilities
- Architect quantum AI frameworks for 2026-era computational challenges
- Lead research teams in developing fault-tolerant quantum neural networks
- Partner with MIT and Stanford on quantum-entangled data compression protocols
- Translate theoretical quantum algorithms into scalable industry applications
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA/NASA grants for quantum-AI fusion projects
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum machine learning paradigms
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, AI, or Computational Physics
- 3+ years leading quantum algorithm development teams
- Published research in Nature/Science on quantum-AI integration
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum error correction techniques
- Track record of commercializing quantum technologies
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow Quantum, and C++ for quantum simulation