Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We seek a visionary Quantum AI Research Scientist to pioneer breakthroughs at the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of computational intelligence while collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for next-gen machine learning models
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing hybrid quantum-classical computing architectures
- Author peer-reviewed publications for top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Secure $5M+ in federal and private research funding
- Develop patentable quantum AI solutions for autonomous systems optimization
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum machine learning methodologies
- Present findings at international quantum computing summits
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science with 5+ years research experience
- Published record in Nature/Science or equivalent tier journals
- Expertise in quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq) and AI frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)
- Proficiency with quantum hardware platforms (IBM Quantum, Rigetti)
- Track record securing government grants (DARPA, NSF) or corporate partnerships
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault-tolerant systems
- Experience with high-performance computing environments (HPC, GPU clusters)