Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and solve complex computational challenges that will redefine industries.
As part of our elite Innovation Division, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in a state-of-the-art Austin facility. This role offers unparalleled resources to push quantum boundaries while contributing to humanity's most ambitious technological milestones.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype quantum applications in finance, logistics, and materials science
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Secure and manage multi-million dollar research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Mentor PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers in quantum methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years of quantum research
- Proven expertise in quantum circuit design and quantum machine learning frameworks
- Published record in Nature/Science or equivalent quantum computing publications
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM Quantum, Rigetti, D-Wave)
- Strong background in complex mathematical modeling and computational theory
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research funding
- Proficiency in Python, Qiskit, and quantum simulation tools