Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer the next generation of computational systems. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms and protocols that will redefine 2026's digital landscape. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art facility, where your work will directly impact fields from drug discovery to climate modeling. This role offers unparalleled resources, including access to IBM's latest quantum processors and NVIDIA's quantum computing accelerators.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for complex computational challenges
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on multi-qubit systems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Collaborate with AI teams to hybridize quantum-classical machine learning models
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Secure $5M+ in government and private sector research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (2020-2025)
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Expertise in quantum machine learning and variational algorithms
- Proficiency in high-performance computing environments
- Strong background in linear algebra and statistical mechanics
- Experience with cloud-based quantum computing platforms (IBM Quantum, Braket)