Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution! We're pioneering next-gen quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs to develop fault-tolerant quantum algorithms. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unlimited computational resources and a culture where breakthroughs are celebrated daily.
What you'll achieve:
- Design quantum circuits for optimization problems
- Publish research in Nature/Science journals
- Lead 3-person research pods
- Secure $500K+ in grants
Responsibilities
- Develop novel quantum algorithms for machine learning and cryptography
- Simulate quantum systems on classical supercomputers
- Collaborate with hardware teams to design qubit architectures
- Mentor junior researchers through quantum computing bootcamps
- Present findings at IEEE Quantum Week and ACM conferences
- Secure federal research grants (NSF/DOE)
- Author patents for quantum error correction techniques
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (2020-2023)
- 3+ years quantum programming experience (Qiskit/Cirq)
- Published research in quantum information science
- Expertise in quantum error correction protocols
- Familiarity with superconducting qubit technology
- Strong Python/C++ programming skills
- Track record of securing research funding