Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational innovation. We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum algorithms for 2026 and beyond, seeking a Research Scientist to redefine the boundaries of possibility. Our Austin-based hub combines cutting-edge lab facilities with collaborative workspaces where your ideas shape tomorrow's technology. You'll work with Nobel Prize-winning mentors and publish in top-tier journals while developing patent-pending quantum systems.
We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package including relocation assistance for exceptional candidates. This role is ideal for PhD-level researchers passionate about solving humanity's most complex challenges through quantum mechanics.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on superconducting and photonic platforms
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors with error correction capabilities
- Publish high-impact research in Nature/Science journals and present at international conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and supervise PhD student projects
- Secure government and industry grants for quantum computing initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years quantum research experience
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Q#, Quil, or Cirq)
- Published record in top-tier quantum computing publications
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Experience with superconducting qubit manipulation or photonic quantum systems
- Strong Python/C++ programming skills with quantum simulation libraries
- Ability to communicate complex quantum concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders