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 satellite quantum key distribution (QKD) researcher in Global Technology Applied Research, you have solid quantum optical communications 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 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 Satellite Communications 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 state-of-the-art satellite QKD systems 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Experience in designing protocols for satellite QKD and link budget analysis Familiarity with post-quantum cryptography algorithms