Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms to solve 2026's most critical challenges in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to transform theoretical quantum principles into scalable industrial solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for real-world applications in finance and healthcare
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims using IBM and Rigetti systems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum circuits
- Author breakthrough research papers for Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Mentor PhD interns in quantum machine learning frameworks
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA and NSF grant funding for 2026 initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum specialization
- 3+ years hands-on experience with Qiskit, Cirq, or Q# frameworks
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Expertise in quantum error correction and decoherence mitigation
- Proven track record of translating theory to hardware implementations
- Security clearance eligibility for government-sponsored projects
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum circuit optimization