Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing applications that will redefine industries from healthcare to cryptography. As our Quantum Computing Research Lead, you'll architect next-gen algorithms and mentor a team of world-class scientists in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to publish groundbreaking research and shape the future of computational science.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for 2026-era applications
- Lead a cross-functional team of quantum physicists and software engineers
- Collaborate with MIT and Stanford on quantum supremacy initiatives
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Secure $5M+ in research grants from DARPA and NSF
- Present findings at IEEE Quantum Week and Nature journals
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of quantum computing research experience
- Published work in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, PRL)
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum assembly language
- Proven track record of securing federal research grants
- Experience mentoring postdoctoral researchers