Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation to solve humanity's most complex challenges. We're pioneering next-generation quantum systems that will redefine computing by 2026. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop breakthrough algorithms and hardware solutions. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art labs and unparalleled resources for quantum experimentation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and cryptography
- Lead experimental quantum computing projects using superconducting qubits
- Publish high-impact research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Collaborate with hardware engineering teams to overcome quantum decoherence challenges
- Mentor junior researchers and develop quantum computing curriculum
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA proposals
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong publication record in quantum information science
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems preferred
- US citizenship required for government collaborations