Research Scientist, Neutral Atoms, Quantum AI
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Boulder, CO · Posted November 12, 2026
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for pay after cost of living in the Mountain West$144k · of 11
- #2Best all-round cities for AI careers in the Mountain West82 / 100 · of 11
- #4Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Mountain West233 openings · of 22
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Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 78 open research scientist listings that state pay, the middle half runs $163,500 to $295,000 and the median is $218,500.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among medical scientists, except epidemiologists is little observed so far. Measured exposure for medical scientists, except epidemiologists: 4% (little observed).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
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About the job
Minimum qualifications: PhD degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. One or more scientific publication submissions for conferences, journals, or public repositories related to quantum.