Quantum Computing Research Scientist - Quantum Algorithms - Vice President

JPMorgan Chase - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

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About the position

As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist - Vice President at JPMorgan Chase & Co., you will be part of the Global Technology Applied Research (GTAR) center, focusing on advancing quantum algorithms for various applications including optimization, stochastic modeling, numerical analysis, and machine learning. This role involves collaboration with other researchers, rigorous benchmarking of algorithms, and contributing to the intellectual property of the firm through research and documentation.

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.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in computer science, physics, math, engineering or related fields, plus at least 2 years of experience (industry or postdoc).
• 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, Quantum algorithms for machine learning, Quantum linear algebra, Compilation of quantum algorithms to fault-tolerant architectures, Simulation of quantum algorithms, High-performance computing.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• On-site health and wellness centers
• Retirement savings plan
• Backup childcare
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental health support
• Financial coaching