Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're seeking a pioneering Senior Quantum Computing Researcher to develop groundbreaking algorithms and hardware solutions that will redefine technological boundaries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry visionaries in our state-of-the-art Cambridge facility, where your work will directly impact drug discovery, cryptography, and AI optimization.
Our interdisciplinary team combines quantum physics expertise with advanced machine learning to solve previously impossible challenges. You'll lead experimental quantum systems development while publishing high-impact research in top-tier journals.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical applications in computational chemistry and optimization
- Lead prototyping of superconducting qubit systems with error correction protocols
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical machine learning frameworks
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to overcome quantum decoherence challenges
- Publish peer-reviewed research and present at international conferences
- Secure external funding through NSF and DoD grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum focus
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Strong publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent journals
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and low-level quantum hardware interfaces
- Experience securing federal research grants preferred