Applied Research Lead, Quantum Communications

**JOB DESCRIPTION**
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.

We are looking for an established senior quantum cryptography researcher with solid quantum key distribution (QKD) theory background to drive quantum-safe networking innovations at JPMC. 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 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
- At least 2 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.

**ABOUT US**

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

**ABOUT THE TEAM**

The Chief Technology Office oversees enabling components inclusive of the top quality engineering and architecture tools and practices, key program management and processes as well as the technology workforce strategy required to make us a leading technology company for our customers, clients and colleagues around the world.