Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution! We're pioneering the convergence of quantum computing and artificial intelligence to solve humanity's most complex challenges. As our Quantum AI Research Lead, you'll architect breakthrough systems that redefine computational boundaries. Work in our state-of-the-art facility alongside Nobel laureates and Turing Award winners, with unlimited resources to transform theoretical models into real-world applications. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to shape the future of human-machine collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum neural network architectures for next-gen AI systems
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams in developing quantum-classical hybrid algorithms
- Drive research in quantum machine learning optimization and error correction
- Collaborate with Fortune 500 partners to deploy quantum solutions for climate modeling and drug discovery
- Secure $5M+ in research grants through NSF and DARPA partnerships
- Mentor PhD candidates and publish in Nature/Science journals
- Shape industry standards through IEEE quantum computing working groups
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, AI, or Computational Physics with 5+ years industry experience
- Published research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and quantum machine learning frameworks
- Proven track record of leading $1M+ research initiatives
- Mastery of Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum cloud platforms
- Strong background in high-performance computing and distributed systems
- Experience securing government research grants and patents
- Exceptional communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders