Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation as we prepare for the technological revolution of 2026. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-gen algorithms and solve previously impossible computational challenges. This role offers unparalleled resources to pioneer breakthroughs in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization.
Our state-of-the-art facility provides direct access to IBM Quantum and D-Wave systems, with dedicated teams in quantum error correction and hardware-software co-design. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and publish in top-tier journals while shaping the future of computational science.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead research on quantum error correction and fault-tolerant systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum circuit performance
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical machine learning frameworks
- Publish research in Nature/Science and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum computing methodologies
- Secure patents for proprietary quantum innovations
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Published research in quantum computing or quantum information theory
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability, and statistical mechanics
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations