Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of computational innovation! We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms for 2026-era applications. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art facility, pushing the boundaries of quantum supremacy while solving real-world challenges in cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling. This role offers unparalleled access to IBM Quantum and D-Wave systems, with opportunities to publish in Nature and patent revolutionary methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for 2026-era applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in quantum-adjacent fields (AI, biotech, materials science)
- Optimize qubit coherence times for industrial-scale quantum processors
- Develop error-correction frameworks for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Secure $2M+ in government/industry grants for quantum research initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Translate theoretical models into practical quantum advantage solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics/Computer Science or equivalent with 5+ years experience
- Published research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, PRL)
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Proven track record in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in machine learning for quantum systems
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware (D-Wave, IBM Quantum)
- Ability to secure federal research grants (NSF, DARPA, DOE)
- Patent portfolio in quantum computing technologies preferred