Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing breakthroughs that will redefine industries from healthcare to climate modeling. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art facility, leveraging our 204-qubit processors to solve previously unsolvable problems. Our culture celebrates radical innovation with 20% dedicated R&D time, unlimited conference access, and patent-protected projects.
Benefits include equity grants, flexible hybrid work, and wellness stipends. Shape the future of computation with us.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead experiments on our next-generation quantum processors
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to translate theoretical models into practical implementations
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Secure grants from NSF, DARPA, and private foundations
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong mathematical background in linear algebra and probability
- US citizenship or permanent residency required for government projects