Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational paradigms. Collaborate with world-class physicists and engineers in a state-of-the-art facility where innovation meets execution. Your work will directly impact fields from pharmaceuticals to cryptography, solving previously unsolvable challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for error correction and optimization
- Lead experimental prototyping of superconducting qubit systems
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical computing frameworks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate research into commercial applications
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences
- Secure external funding through NSF and DoE grant proposals
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and simulation tools (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published work in quantum error correction or quantum algorithms
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability theory, and computational complexity
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems