Job Description
Shape the future of technology as NexusLabs' Quantum AI Research Lead. We're pioneering quantum neural networks for 2026's most critical challenges in healthcare, climate modeling, and autonomous systems. Join our interdisciplinary team at our Austin Innovation Campus to transform theoretical breakthroughs into real-world solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum machine learning research for next-gen AI systems
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical algorithms for enterprise applications
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize quantum coherence protocols
- Secure $2M+ annual research funding through NSF and DARPA proposals
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum information theory
- Partner with MIT and Stanford on 2026 quantum roadmap initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing or Machine Learning with 5+ years industry experience
- Published research in Nature/Science on quantum algorithms
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum error correction techniques
- Proven track record of securing federal research grants
- Strong background in tensor networks and quantum annealing
- Experience scaling quantum systems beyond 1000 qubits
- Patent portfolio in quantum AI applications