Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that solve previously impossible problems in cryptography, materials science, and artificial intelligence. Our Cambridge facility houses 128-qubit processors and partners with MIT's Quantum Engineering Center. As a Senior Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll lead breakthrough research in error correction protocols while mentoring a cross-disciplinary team of physicists, engineers, and computer scientists.
We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and unlimited access to our state-of-the-art quantum simulation lab. Your work will directly impact Fortune 500 clients in pharmaceuticals, finance, and aerospace sectors.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Develop error correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Lead collaborative research projects with academic and industrial partners
- Publish findings in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.) and present at international conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and supervise graduate student projects
- Secure external funding through NSF and DOE grants
- Translate theoretical research into practical quantum computing solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years quantum computing experience
- Published research in quantum algorithms or quantum information theory
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance protocols
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability theory, and statistical mechanics
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research grants
- Experience leading cross-functional technical teams
- Knowledge of quantum hardware architectures (superconducting, ion trap, photonic)