Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're seeking a visionary Quantum AI Research Scientist to pioneer breakthroughs at the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence. Shape the future of computational intelligence by developing hybrid quantum-neural architectures that will redefine machine learning capabilities. Work in our state-of-the-art research facility alongside Nobel Prize-winning physicists and Turing Award recipients. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to publish in Nature/Science and commercialize revolutionary algorithms.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum neural network architectures for next-gen AI systems
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical algorithms for unsupervised learning optimization
- Lead research in quantum error correction for large-scale AI model training
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors optimized for ML workloads
- Author peer-reviewed publications and patents in top-tier journals/conferences
- Mentor interdisciplinary teams of physicists, computer scientists, and engineers
- Secure multi-million dollar research grants from NSF, DARPA, and industry partners
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science with 3+ years research experience
- Expertise in quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane)
- Published research in quantum machine learning or quantum information theory
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch, and high-performance computing
- Deep understanding of quantum algorithms (Shor's, Grover's, VQE)
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM Quantum, Rigetti, IonQ)
- Strong track record of securing government or corporate research funding