Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering the convergence of quantum computing and artificial intelligence to solve humanity's most complex challenges. As a Quantum AI Research Scientist, you'll architect next-generation algorithms that redefine computational boundaries in cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling.
Our state-of-the-art lab offers unparalleled resources including 1000-qubit quantum processors and dedicated AI supercomputing clusters. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Turing Award winners in an environment that values audacious thinking and rigorous science.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum machine learning algorithms for 2026-era applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing quantum-AI hybrid computing frameworks
- Author breakthrough research published in Nature/Science journals
- Optimize quantum neural networks for real-world problem scaling
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA/NASA research grants
- mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum AI methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Mathematics (postdoc preferred)
- 3+ years experience with quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Publication record in top-tier quantum/AI conferences
- Expertise in tensor networks and quantum error correction
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch, and high-performance computing
- Strong background in complexity theory and quantum information theory