Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation as we pioneer breakthrough technologies shaping 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop scalable quantum algorithms and solve complex computational challenges. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to collaborate with Nobel laureates and publish in leading journals while contributing to real-world applications in cryptography, material science, and AI optimization.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for NISQ-era devices
- Lead research initiatives in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum circuit performance
- Develop quantum machine learning models for 2026-era applications
- Author peer-reviewed publications and present at international conferences
- Secure federal and private research grants for quantum projects
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Publication record in Nature/Science/Physical Review journals
- Experience with quantum hardware (IBM, Rigetti, IonQ)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- US citizenship required for government contracts