Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We're pioneering quantum-AI fusion systems to redefine computational boundaries by 2026. As a Quantum AI Research Scientist, you'll architect next-gen algorithms that solve previously unsolvable problems in cryptography, materials science, and climate modeling. Our state-of-the-art lab features D-Wave quantum processors and NVIDIA's latest quantum-classical hybrid systems.
This role offers unparalleled opportunities to publish in Nature Physics, lead patent filings, and collaborate with Nobel laureates. We provide competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and a $20,000 annual professional development stipend.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum machine learning algorithms for error correction optimization
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing hybrid quantum-classical neural networks
- Author peer-reviewed publications on quantum supremacy applications
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA/NASA research grants for quantum-AI initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Prototype quantum-resistant encryption protocols for enterprise clients
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development using Qiskit/Cirq
- Published research in Nature/Science journals on quantum systems
- Proficiency in tensor network simulations and quantum circuit optimization
- Experience securing federal research grants (NSF/NIH/DARPA)
- Expertise in Python, C++, and quantum machine learning frameworks
- Clearance for DoD quantum security protocols (or ability to obtain)