Senior Applied AI Researcher — Cybersecurity

Johns Hopkins University; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 129,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Senior Researcher for Applied AI in Cybersecurity under the PREP program. The role leads design, development and deployment of AI solutions to secure critical infrastructure in collaboration with NIST and industry partners.

The successful candidate will coordinate AI inputs, ensure robust and explainable systems, and drive technology transition from lab to real-world industrial environments. US citizenship is preferred for this position.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen preferred for the role.
• Experience leading AI research addressing cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.
• Experience executing guidelines, pilots and standards for AI topics.
• Experience transitioning research into U.S. industry with impact.
• Knowledge of NIST AI RMF and related risk management concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and deployment of trustworthy AI systems for cybersecurity in critical infrastructure.
• Perform technical analyses to build robust, explainable AI frameworks resistant to adversarial attacks.
• Coordinate AI inputs across NIST and integrate emerging AI tech into operational processes.
• Manage transition of co-developed lab research into scalable solutions for industry partners.

Skills

AI research leadership

AI RMF knowledge

Industry transition

Guidelines & standards

US citizenship

Job description

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Senior Researcher for Applied AI in Cybersecurity under the PREP program. The role leads design, development and deployment of AI solutions to secure critical infrastructure in collaboration with NIST and industry partners.

The successful candidate will coordinate AI inputs, ensure robust and explainable systems, and drive technology transition from lab to real-world industrial environments. US citizenship is preferred for this position.