Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation! We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum computing for pharmaceutical discovery and cryptography. As a Senior Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Cambridge facility. Enjoy competitive equity, flexible research budgets, and the opportunity to publish groundbreaking papers in Nature and Science.
Our Cambridge hub offers unparalleled access to MIT's quantum research ecosystem, with subsidized housing options and world-class healthcare benefits. Shape the future of computational science while advancing humanity's understanding of quantum mechanics.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm development for drug discovery simulations
- Design and optimize superconducting qubit architectures
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals
- Collaborate with pharmaceutical partners on quantum applications
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum physics principles
- Secure $1M+ in annual research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years industry quantum computing experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Published work in quantum error correction techniques
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems
- Proven ability to secure government/industry research funding