Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution! We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and next-gen AI integration. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll shape the future of secure digital infrastructure while working with Nobel Prize-winning mentors in our state-of-the-art facility.
What you'll achieve: Develop novel quantum algorithms, publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics, and contribute to the world's first commercially viable quantum network.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptographic applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in quantum-AI hybrid system development
- Publish 2-3 peer-reviewed papers annually in top-tier journals
- Collaborate with MIT and Caltech on quantum error correction protocols
- Secure $1M+ in annual research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum machine learning
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum computing experience with IBM Q or Rigetti
- Published research in quantum cryptography or topological quantum computing
- Proficiency in Qiskit and Cirq frameworks
- Security clearance eligibility (Top Secret preferred)
- Expertise in quantum machine learning architectures
- Track record of translating theory to commercial applications