Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries worldwide. As a Research Scientist, you'll architect breakthrough algorithms and collaborate with Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art Austin facility. This is your chance to shape the quantum future while enjoying unparalleled work-life integration in one of America's most vibrant tech hubs.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for cryptography optimization
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy protocols
- Collaborate with hardware teams to mitigate decoherence challenges
- Publish 2+ peer-reviewed papers in Nature/Science journals annually
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum information theory
- Secure $1M+ in NSF/DARPA research grants
- Develop error-correction frameworks for fault-tolerant quantum systems
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (2020-2026)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with superconducting qubit systems
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum circuit optimization
- Demonstrated success in securing government research funding
- Expertise in quantum machine learning frameworks
- Strong background in topological quantum computing theories
- US citizenship required for government contract compliance