Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries from cryptography to drug discovery. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and cutting-edge engineers to develop scalable quantum algorithms. Our state-of-the-art lab features dilution refrigerators and photonic systems operating at millikelvin temperatures. We offer equity, flexible work arrangements, and dedicated R&D budgets for your breakthrough projects.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum error correction protocols for fault-tolerant computing
- Develop novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead experiments with superconducting qubits and photonic systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to improve qubit coherence times
- Publish research in Nature/Science and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Mentor junior researchers and secure government/industry grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Expertise in quantum information theory and many-body physics
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Familiarity with cryogenic systems and microwave control electronics
- Strong Python/C++ skills for classical-quantum hybrid systems