Applied Research Lead - Senior Quantum Cryptography Researcher, Vice President

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast paced and challenging area? This is a unique opportunity for you to work with Global Technology Applied Research (GTAR) center at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

(JPMC).

The goal of GTAR is to design and conduct research across multiple frontier technologies, in order to enable novel discoveries and inventions, and to inform and develop next-generation solutions for the firm's clients and businesses.

As a senior quantum cryptography researcher in Global Technology Applied Research, you have solid quantum key distribution (QKD) theory background to drive quantum-safe networking innovations at JPMorgan Chase.

The role will contribute to the research program of the Quantum Security and Networking team.

The role is expected to collaborate with a highly interdisciplinary team, consisting of researchers and engineers from different technical disciplines, who may be located in different cities across the globe.

Job responsibilities


* Advance the quantum cryptography research program at JPMC


* Design and develops novel quantum-safe protocols for financial use cases


* Contribute to intellectual property disclosures and publish in international peer-review journals


* Contribute to establishing JPMC's reputation in the scientific field via publication of select results in prestigious venues


* Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills


* Ph.D.

degree in Quantum Cryptography or Quantum Information Theory


* 3 years post-doctoral experience in a competitive quantum cryptography/information research group


* Proven track record in research (e.g., publications in high-impact factor journals and active participation in leading conferences like QCRYPT)


* Working knowledge of semi-definite programming and numerical optimization techniques

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills


* Expertise in applied quantum cryptography with experience in designing loss-tolerant and device-independent quantum information protocols.


* Familiarity with post-quantum cryptography assumptions and their applications to quantum cryptography

JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P.

Morgan and Chase brands.

Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location.

For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and indivi...