Cybersecurity Data Scientist for AI & Research Excellence

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Data Scientist at the SEI to employ advanced statistics and AI in cybersecurity. In this role, you will tackle significant challenges by collaborating with elite professionals, developing innovative solutions, and influencing national cybersecurity strategies.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or equivalent in a quantitative discipline and possesses extensive experience in data science and machine learning. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Qualifications

• BS in data science or related field with 8 years of experience; MS with 5 years; PhD with 2 years.
• Willingness to travel to support the SEI's mission.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of War security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Identify areas where statistical techniques can solve problems.
• Develop prototype solutions and build final products.
• Co-author research proposals and present findings.

Skills

Predictive modeling

Data science

AI and machine learning

Statistical modeling techniques

Data analytics

Python programming

R programming

NLP / LLMs

Big data technologies

Education

PhD in data science, machine learning, computer science, or related discipline

MS in data science, machine learning, computer science, or related discipline

BS in data science, machine learning, computer science, or related discipline

Tools

R

Python (numpy/scipy/pandas/polars)

MATLAB

Spark

TensorFlow

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Data Scientist at the SEI to employ advanced statistics and AI in cybersecurity. In this role, you will tackle significant challenges by collaborating with elite professionals, developing innovative solutions, and influencing national cybersecurity strategies.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or equivalent in a quantitative discipline and possesses extensive experience in data science and machine learning. This is a full-time position with benefits.