Quantum Computing Research Scientist - Quantum Algorithms - Executive Director

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.. 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 Computing Research Scientist – Executive Director within the Global Technology Applied Research (GTAR) center at JPMorgan Chase & Co., you will have the opportunity to advance the field of quantum algorithms for optimization, stochastic modelling, numerical analysis, machine learning and financial use cases. You will collaborate with other researchers to perform rigorous benchmarking and evaluation of algorithms in classical simulation and on hardware.

Job Responsibilities:

• Advance the field of quantum algorithms and their applications to optimization, stochastic modelling, numerical analysis, machine learning and financial use cases
• Provide novel research solutions to problems faced by internal project teams
• Collaborate with quantum algorithms researchers to investigate the potential for implementing your work on hardware
• Work with other researchers to document your findings in scientific papers and present them at conferences
• Contribute to JPMC’s IP by pursuing necessary protections of generated IP

 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Ph.D. degree in computer science, physics, math, engineering or related fields, plus at least 6 years of experience (Industry or Academic)
• Demonstrated research ability in quantum computing or related fields
• Experience in scientific technical writing
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present findings to a non-technical audience
• Experience in one or more following domains: Quantum algorithms for optimization (e.g., QAOA, quantum adiabatic algorithm, quantum walks). Quantum algorithms for machine learning (e.g., quantum algorithms for linear systems, PCA, classification). Quantum linear algebra (e.g., LCU, QSVT). Compilation of quantum algorithms to fault-tolerant architectures. Simulation of quantum algorithms (e.g., MPS, PEPS, tensor networks). High-performance computing (e.g., MPI, experience running computational tasks on 100+ nodes).

 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Preference is given to candidates with strong publication record
• Familiarity/Experience with quantum information, quantum complexity theory, and/or quantum error correction is desirable
• Experience in finance is a plus, though no prior familiarity with financial use cases is required.

JPMorganChase, 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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