Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We're pioneering quantum computing breakthroughs that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Research Scientist, you'll develop next-generation quantum algorithms and architectures to solve previously unsolvable problems in cryptography, material science, and AI optimization. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco fosters interdisciplinary collaboration with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors. Enjoy competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and dedicated R&D budgets to explore frontier technologies.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical applications in drug discovery and financial modeling
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims using superconducting qubit systems
- Develop error-correction frameworks to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Collaborate with AI teams to hybridize quantum-classical machine learning pipelines
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum information theory
- Secure $1M+ in government/industry grants for 2026 quantum initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent research experience)
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum computing research with published papers in top-tier journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction codes and fault-tolerant architectures
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical models into experimental implementations
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Experience securing government research grants (NSF, DARPA, DOE)
- Track record of interdisciplinary collaboration with AI/ML teams