Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution! We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum algorithms, cryptography, and computational modeling for 2026 and beyond. Our interdisciplinary team collaborates with MIT, Caltech, and NASA to solve humanity's most complex challenges. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll shape the future of technology in a state-of-the-art facility with unlimited resources for experimentation and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to bridge theoretical models with physical quantum processors
- Lead research initiatives in quantum machine learning applications
- Publish findings in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Secure $2M+ in annual research grants from DARPA and NSF
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent research experience)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in quantum computing or quantum information theory
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability, and computational complexity
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems
- Proven ability to secure federal research funding