Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation as we pioneer the computational landscape of 2026. We're seeking a Quantum Computing Researcher to architect next-gen algorithms and solve humanity's most complex challenges through quantum supremacy.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate quantum-classical hybrid workflows
- Lead research initiatives in quantum machine learning applications
- Publish breakthrough findings in peer-reviewed journals and conferences
- Secure federal and private research grants for quantum advancement
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Publication record in Nature/Science or top-tier quantum conferences
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion qubit systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics