Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation to solve humanity's greatest challenges by 2026. We're pioneering quantum algorithms for drug discovery, climate modeling, and cryptography. As a key member of our Austin-based research team, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and develop breakthrough quantum systems that will redefine technological possibility.
This role offers unparalleled resourcesâincluding access to our 128-qubit quantum annealerâand the opportunity to publish in top-tier journals. Our state-of-the-art facility in Austin's tech corridor fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration with AI and materials science teams.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead research projects with $5M+ quantum computing infrastructure
- Collaborate with pharmaceutical partners on quantum drug discovery applications
- Publish peer-reviewed papers in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Secure $1M+ in DARPA/NIST research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (postdoc preferred)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum computing frameworks (Qiskit/Cirq)
- Published research in quantum algorithms or quantum error correction
- Expertise in linear algebra and probability theory
- Strong Python/C++ programming skills
- Experience with high-performance computing clusters
- Understanding of quantum hardware constraints (superconducting/ion trap)
- Clearance for government-funded projects (or ability to obtain)