Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms to solve unsolvable problems in materials science, cryptography, and AI optimization. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt industries with your breakthrough research. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art cryogenic labs and unparalleled computational resources.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on superconducting platforms
- Develop error-correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Publish findings in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, PRL)
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA/NASA research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Collaborate with industry partners to commercialize quantum solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information (or equivalent research experience)
- 3+ years hands-on quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published work in quantum error correction or quantum algorithms
- Expertise in quantum hardware platforms (superconducting, trapped ion, photonic)
- Proficiency in Python/C++ with high-performance computing experience
- Demonstrated grant-writing success for federal agencies
- Experience with machine learning for quantum systems