Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine industries by 2026, from drug discovery to climate modeling. As our Research Lead, you'll architect next-gen quantum systems that solve previously impossible challenges.
Why Nexus? We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budgets, and direct access to D-Wave and IBM quantum processors. Our cross-disciplinary teams blend AI, physics, and materials science to accelerate quantum advantage.
Responsibilities
- Design scalable quantum algorithms for commercial applications
- Lead 15-person research team across quantum chemistry and optimization domains
- Collaborate with NASA and MIT on quantum-resistant cryptography projects
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Secure $5M+ in government grants for quantum initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum computing experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit optimization
- Published record in quantum machine learning or quantum chemistry
- Strong background in superconducting qubit systems
- Proven ability to secure federal research grants
- Experience mentoring post-doc researchers