Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum computing innovation. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation quantum algorithms and error-correction protocols. You'll collaborate with Nobel Prize-winning physicists and AI pioneers to solve humanity's most complex challenges in cryptography, materials science, and optimization. Our state-of-the-art quantum lab features 128-qubit processors and zero-temperature cryogenic systems, enabling breakthrough research that will redefine technological boundaries.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Develop fault-tolerant quantum error correction codes for scalable quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams to integrate quantum computing solutions with classical AI frameworks
- Publish groundbreaking research in Nature Physics and IEEE Transactions on Quantum Engineering
- Secure $5M+ in research grants through NSF and DoD quantum initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory and computational complexity
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science with 3+ years industry research experience
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Quil) and quantum circuit optimization
- Published 5+ papers in top-tier quantum computing journals (Science, Nature Quantum)
- Proficiency in quantum machine learning frameworks (PennyLane, TensorFlow Quantum)
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research grants
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM Quantum, Rigetti, IonQ)
- Strong background in topological quantum computing and Majorana fermion systems