Location: New York,NY, USA
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 quantum cryptography researcher in Global Technology Applied Research, you have solid quantum information 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 quantum cryptography research beyond quantum key distribution (QKD) at JPMC
+ Design and develop 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
+ 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 Cryptography from relativistic constraints like secure position verification, relativistic zero-knowledge proofs, relativistic bit-commitment, quantum money from the relativistic constraints
+ 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 individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
**Base Pay/Salary**
New York,NY $137,750.00 - $195,000.00 / year