AI/ML Research Scientist (PhD) — Frontier Models

NLP PEOPLE; Maryland; On-site; USD 105,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks early-career researchers to advance foundational AI research with cross-mission impact. Candidates will contribute to projects in alignment with national security and prosperity goals and may propose seedling ideas funded internally.

We encourage publication, collaboration, and growth into leadership roles within the REDD department. Citizenship and clearance eligibility are required, with support for securing interim and final clearances.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree with dissertation in AI research.
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications in reputable journals/conferences.
• Proficient in Python with PyTorch/Jax and Hugging Face libraries.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to current AI/ML research within the Laboratory.
• Grow into a thought leader and help guide long-term research directions.
• Publish work and engage with the broader research ecosystem.

Skills

Python

PyTorch

Jax

Hugging Face

Security clearance eligibility

Education

PhD or equivalent degree

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks early-career researchers to advance foundational AI research with cross-mission impact. Candidates will contribute to projects in alignment with national security and prosperity goals and may propose seedling ideas funded internally.

We encourage publication, collaboration, and growth into leadership roles within the REDD department. Citizenship and clearance eligibility are required, with support for securing interim and final clearances.