2025 Quantum Communication and Quantum Cryptography Summer Associate

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 2025 Quantum Communication and Quantum Cryptography Summer Associate within the Global Technology Applied Research (GTAR) division of JPMorgan Chase & Co., your professional growth and development will be supported throughout the internship program via project work related to your academic and professional interests, mentorship, interaction with senior stakeholders and more. Our areas of focus include Quantum Communication, Quantum Cryptography, Symmetric Key Cryptography, as well as Post-Quantum Cryptography. Full-time employment offers may be extended upon successful completion of the program.

Job responsibilities

• Advance the field of quantum-safe cryptography and their applications to the financial world
• Provide novel research solutions to problems faced by internal project teams
• Work with other researchers to document your findings in scientific papers
• Contribute to JPMC’s IP by pursuing necessary protections of generated IP

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in scientific technical writing
• Excellent analytical, quantitative and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated research ability with strong communication skills and the ability to present findings to a non-technical audience
• Proficiency in Python/MATLAB
• Enrolled in a master’s or Ph.D. degree program in math, science, engineering, computer science or related fields
• Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Information Theory, Symmetric Key Cryptography
• Post-Quantum Cryptography, Zero Knowledge Proofs, Secure Multi-party Computation, Quantum Cryptanalysis

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Preference is given to candidates with a strong publication record

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 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.