Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and fault-tolerant algorithms to redefine 2026's digital landscape. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT alumni to solve humanity's most complex challenges in medicine, climate modeling, and materials science. Our state-of-the-art lab features 128-qubit processors and zero-temperature isolation chambers, offering unparalleled resources for groundbreaking research.
Compensation includes equity grants, unlimited PTO, and comprehensive relocation assistance. Benefits extend beyond traditional packages with subsidized cryogenics training and conference sponsorships for ICQIS and IEEE Quantum Week.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems in logistics and drug discovery
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams to translate theoretical models into functional quantum circuits
- Publish findings in Nature Quantum and peer-reviewed journals
- Secure $5M+ in NSF grants and DARPA contracts
- Mentor PhD interns in quantum machine learning applications
- Contribute to open-source frameworks like Qiskit and Cirq
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (post-doc preferred)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with superconducting qubits or ion-trap systems
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Proficiency in Python/C++ with quantum libraries (Qiskit, PennyLane)
- Expertise in Shor's algorithm implementation and Grover's optimization
- Demonstrated success in securing federal research funding
- Experience with quantum annealing platforms like D-Wave