The goal of J.P. Morgan AI Research is to explore and advance cutting-edge research in AI, including ML as well as related fields like Cryptography, to develop and discover principles of impact to J.P. Morgan's clients and businesses. J.P. Morgan AI Research has assembled a team of experts in many fields of AI. They pursue primary research in areas related to our research pillars as well as concrete problems related to financial services. Conducting AI research in financial services offers unique and exciting opportunities for impact.As a Research Scientist on the AI Research team, you will conduct end-to-end research typically within a specialized focus area. You will partner with internal teams to accelerate the adoption of AI within the firm. You will also work with leading academic faculty around the world on areas of mutual interest. As a member of this highly visible team, you will have the opportunity to realize significant impact not only within J.P. Morgan but also to the broader AI community.Job responsibilities
Collaborate with internal and external researchers and applied engineering teams on multiple research projects
Contribute to all aspects of the research lifecycle such as formulating problems, gathering data, generating hypotheses, developing models and algorithms, conducting experiments, synthesizing results, building prototype applications and communicating the significance of your research
Produce high-impact business applications, open source software, patents and/or publications in AI/ML conferences and journals
Participate in relevant top-tier academic conferences to broaden the impact of your contributions
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science (especially AI/ML) or related fields
Research publications in prominent AI/ML venues; e.g., conferences, journals
Strong expertise in one or more specialized areas; e.g., deep learning (DL), Reinforcement learning (RL), Explainable AI (XAI), planning, information representation and retrieval, graphs, multiagent systems (MAS), natural language processing (NLP)
Practical experience with ML platforms such as Tensorflow/Keras, PyTorch, etc.
Comfort with rapid prototyping and disciplined software development processes
Practical software engineering experience in collaborative project settings
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering or related fields
Extensive programming skills in Python, Java or C Curiosity, creativity, resourcefulness and a collaborative spirit
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work on multi-disciplinary teams with diverse backgrounds
Proficient understanding of fundamental AI and ML technique and practical experience with statistical data analysis and experimental design
Interest in problems related to the financial services domain (specific past experience in the domain is not required)
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.Base Pay/SalaryNew York,NY $135,000.00 - $155,000.00 / year