Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and quantum machine learning applications that will redefine global security frameworks. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and NASA-affiliated teams in our state-of-the-art quantum lab, where breakthroughs happen daily. Our commitment to ethical AI and sustainable quantum computing offers unparalleled opportunities to shape humanity's digital future.
Responsibilities
- Develop novel quantum algorithms for cryptography and optimization problems
- Lead experimental quantum computing projects using IBM Quantum and Rigetti systems
- Collaborate with MIT and Stanford on quantum machine learning frameworks
- Author peer-reviewed publications for Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Secure patents for quantum-resistant security protocols
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years experience with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological quantum computing
- Expertise in quantum circuit optimization and noise mitigation
- Familiarity with NISQ-era hardware limitations
- Clearance for DoD quantum security projects (or ability to obtain)
- Proficiency in Python and C++ for quantum simulation