Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution! We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art facility, leveraging IBM Quantum and D-Wave systems to solve previously impossible challenges in cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling. This role offers unparalleled resources, flexible work arrangements, and equity in a $2B-funded unicorn.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical enterprise applications
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature/Science journals
- Develop error mitigation techniques for fault-tolerant quantum processors
- Secure $5M+ in DoE/NSF grants for quantum computing initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Experience with superconducting or ion-trap quantum hardware
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Validated track record of securing federal research funding