Job Description
Shape the technological frontier with Nexus Labs' Quantum Computing Research team. We're pioneering breakthroughs that will redefine computation by 2026, and we need visionary minds to lead the charge. Join our elite group of researchers developing next-gen quantum algorithms, error-corrected systems, and hybrid quantum-classical architectures. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art facility, solving problems once deemed impossible.
This role offers unparalleled resources: access to D-Wave and IBM quantum processors, dedicated GPU clusters, and a $50M innovation fund. Your work will directly impact fields from drug discovery to climate modeling, positioning you at the epicenter of the quantum revolution.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in building hybrid quantum-classical workflows
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA grants
- Mentor PhD researchers and establish industry partnerships
- Translate theoretical concepts into scalable quantum applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing experience with hardware platforms
- Expertise in quantum algorithm design and complexity analysis
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Strong publication record in quantum computing research
- Demonstrated ability to secure competitive research funding
- Experience mentoring graduate-level researchers