Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing breakthroughs that will redefine industries worldwide. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs to develop next-gen quantum algorithms. Our state-of-the-art lab features 100-qubit processors and zero-gravity simulation chambers. Enjoy unlimited research budgets, flexible schedules, and equity in a unicorn-valued startup. Shape the future of computation while living in America's most innovative city.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for machine learning optimization
- Lead experiments with superconducting qubits and photonic processors
- Collaborate with NASA on quantum-resistant satellite communications
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Secure $5M+ in NSF and DARPA research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum circuit optimization
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction protocols
- Security clearance for DOE quantum projects preferred