PhD AI/ML Researcher - Information Fusion & Defense

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD, is seeking a highly motivated researcher to contribute to AI/ML and data fusion initiatives within the Information Fusion and Artificial Intelligence group. You will join a team of engineers and scientists tackling DoD challenges with innovative algorithms and rigorous evaluation.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in a related field, have 2+ years in ML or data science, and can prototype, test, and present technical analyses.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or related field.
• 2+ years in ML and data science or strong coursework in related areas (linear algebra, calculus, stochastic processes, etc.).
• Fluent in Python or MATLAB with ability to translate concepts into code.
• Excellent time-management and communication of ideas/results.
• Eligibility for Interim Secret, then Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Research, implement, prototype, and analyze algorithms; document performance and robustness.
• Interact with large, diverse data sets for training and testing; Data cleaning and preprocessing as needed.
• Prepare and present technical evaluations to decision-makers and peers.
• Interact with sponsors to discuss solutions and influence decisions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in information fusion or AI.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Time management

Communication

Education

PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or related field

Tools

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Git

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD, is seeking a highly motivated researcher to contribute to AI/ML and data fusion initiatives within the Information Fusion and Artificial Intelligence group. You will join a team of engineers and scientists tackling DoD challenges with innovative algorithms and rigorous evaluation.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in a related field, have 2+ years in ML or data science, and can prototype, test, and present technical analyses.