Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. We seek a visionary Research Scientist to develop scalable quantum algorithms and hybrid quantum-classical systems. Collaborate with Nobel laureates, publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics, and translate theoretical models into real-world applications in cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling. Our state-of-the-art lab offers 128-qubit processors and partnerships with NASA, IBM Research, and MIT.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning
- Lead experiments on 128+ qubit quantum processors to achieve quantum advantage
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum circuit performance
- Author peer-reviewed publications and secure NSF/DOE grants
- Mentor PhD researchers and lead cross-functional quantum-AI teams
- Translate quantum prototypes into commercial applications for healthcare and logistics
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (postdoc preferred)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published research in quantum algorithms or quantum error correction
- Expertise in quantum simulation frameworks (QuTiP, TensorFlow Quantum)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Proficiency in Python/C++ and high-performance computing environments
- Experience with cloud quantum platforms (IBM Quantum, Amazon Braket)