Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological innovation in 2026. We are seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to lead groundbreaking research that will shape the future of computing. As a pioneer in quantum systems, you will collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation
- Lead cutting-edge research in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Develop novel quantum hardware architectures with 100+ qubit systems
- Publish breakthrough findings in Nature and Science journals
- Mentor PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA/NASA research grants
- Collaborate with IBM, Google, and MIT quantum consortia
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in Q#, Qiskit, or quantum circuit design
- Published peer-reviewed papers on quantum algorithms
- Expertise in cryogenic systems and quantum hardware
- Strong background in machine learning for quantum applications
- Track record of securing federal research funding
- Excellent presentation skills at major conferences