Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Quantum Research Scientist, you'll develop breakthrough protocols for quantum error correction and hybrid quantum-classical systems. Our interdisciplinary team collaborates with MIT and CERN to solve humanity's grandest challenges—from drug discovery to climate modeling. You'll access our state-of-the-art quantum annealing facility and collaborate with Nobel laureates in our translucent innovation pods. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape the quantum decade.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead experiments on 50+ qubit quantum processors
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Collaborate with AI teams to create quantum-machine learning frameworks
- Publish 2-3 high-impact papers annually in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $2M+ in government/industry research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum annealing or superconducting qubits
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Deep understanding of quantum entanglement and decoherence
- Experience with tensor networks for quantum simulations
- Security clearance for DoE quantum research projects