Job Description
Join the quantum revolution at Nexus Quantum Labs as we pioneer the next frontier of computational technology. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to shape the 2026 quantum ecosystem, developing breakthrough algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine industries. This role offers unparalleled access to our state-of-the-art cryogenic lab and collaborative partnerships with leading academic institutions. If you're passionate about solving unsolvable problems and contributing to humanity's technological leap, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems in finance, logistics, and materials science
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to test quantum processors at millikelvin temperatures
- Lead cross-functional research initiatives with MIT and Stanford quantum labs
- Publish findings in Nature Physics and IEEE Quantum Journal
- Secure $2M+ in NSF and DoD quantum research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent industry experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development using Qiskit or Cirq
- Expertise in quantum error correction and topological qubit architectures
- Published research in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum simulation frameworks
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware testing environments
- Demonstrated ability to secure government research funding
- Deep understanding of Shor's and Grover's algorithm implementations