Applied AI Scientist for Cybersecurity & Infrastructure

Johns Hopkins University; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Gaithersburg, MD, is seeking a Research Associate in Applied AI for Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure. The role focuses on designing, developing, evaluating, and deploying trustworthy AI to strengthen cybersecurity in critical infrastructure.

You will work across NIST collaborations to transition lab results into real-world solutions. Responsibilities include developing AI approaches, evaluating frameworks, and supporting pilot deployments with industry

Qualifications

• Experience in AI/ML research addressing cybersecurity challenges.
• Experience developing guidelines or frameworks for AI.
• Ability to transition research into practical solutions for industry or government.
• Knowledge of the AI RMF and related AI guidance documents.
• Strong analytical, technical, and communication skills for multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy applied AI solutions for strengthening cybersecurity in critical infrastructure.
• Integrate AI technologies into cybersecurity workflows and operational processes.
• Conduct advanced research to evaluate trustworthy AI approaches for cybersecurity.
• Develop methodologies to ensure AI systems are robust, secure, and explainable.
• Collaborate with researchers across NIST and external partners to advance AI-enabled cybersecurity research.
• Support transition of research outcomes into scalable, operational solutions for industry partners.

Job description

Johns Hopkins University in Gaithersburg, MD, is seeking a Research Associate in Applied AI for Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure. The role focuses on designing, developing, evaluating, and deploying trustworthy AI to strengthen cybersecurity in critical infrastructure.

You will work across NIST collaborations to transition lab results into real-world solutions. Responsibilities include developing AI approaches, evaluating frameworks, and supporting pilot deployments with industry