Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations' elite Research & Development team at our Austin headquarters, where we pioneer breakthrough technologies that redefine industries. We're seeking a visionary Senior Research Scientist to lead transformative projects in quantum computing and advanced materials science. Collaborate with Nobel Prize-winning mentors in a state-of-the-art laboratory equipped with $10M+ instrumentation. Enjoy unparalleled resources, flexible R&D timelines, and equity participation in patent portfolios. Shape tomorrow's innovations today in our startup-with-the-benefits culture.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional R&D projects targeting quantum computing applications
- Design and execute complex experiments with advanced nanomaterials
- Develop proprietary algorithms for data analysis and simulation
- Secure federal grants and industry partnerships (>$500K annually)
- Mentor junior scientists and publish in top-tier journals
- Translate research findings into scalable commercial prototypes
- Collaborate with patent attorneys to protect intellectual property
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Materials Science, or Computational Chemistry
- 5+ years of industry R&D experience with quantum systems
- Expertise in experimental design and statistical analysis
- Strong publication record (10+ peer-reviewed papers)
- Proficiency with Python, MATLAB, and quantum simulation tools
- Demonstrated success in securing research funding
- Experience with cleanroom protocols and electron microscopy
- Entrepreneurial mindset with product development passion