Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution! We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and fault-tolerant quantum systems to redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and develop algorithms that solve previously impossible challenges. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art cryogenic labs and startup-scale resources for ambitious innovators.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for NISQ-era quantum processors
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $1M+ in NSF/DARPA grant funding for 2026 initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years experience with Qiskit/Cirq programming frameworks
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Expertise in quantum error correction and topological qubits
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems
- Demonstrated ability to secure government research grants