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ARLIS combines deep scientific expertise with operational insight to address challenges in intelligence analysis, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence / machine learning, quantum science, and human-machine teaming. Researchers, scientists, engineers, and analysts at ARLIS collaborate with government agencies, industry partners, and academic institutions to deliver actionable insights and transformative solutions through research and development. Employees at ARLIS work on projects of critical importance, contribute directly to the nation’s security, and are supported by a culture that values integrity, collaboration, and professional growth.\nThe Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS) at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking qualified candidates with expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data science to join our multidisciplinary team of research professionals. This is an evergreen requisition we invite applicants at all experience levels whose research interests, skills, and backgrounds align with ARLIS’s mission to support national security through trusted AI and human-machine teaming.\nSuccessful candidates will contribute to a portfolio of government-sponsored projects addressing emerging challenges in areas such as autonomy, decision support, cyber operations, AI ethics and governance, computer vision, and natural language processing. Positions may include a focus on research development, prototyping, experimentation, systems integration, or field deployment. Final appointment title and responsibilities will be based on qualifications and matched to programmatic needs.\nRoles and Responsibilities will vary by project and candidate expertise and may include:\nConducting applied research in AI/ML, data analytics, and computational modeling\nDesigning, developing, and evaluating algorithms, models, and prototypes\nApplying ML to structured and unstructured data sources, including multimodal or real-time streams\nSupporting research on AI assurance, interpretability, adversarial robustness, or policy implications\nCollaborating with interdisciplinary teams including behavioral scientists, domain experts, and systems engineers\nPreparing technical deliverables and briefings for government stakeholders\nContributing to the preparation of research proposals and technical work plans\nResearch Specialist Qualifications:\nEntry Level:\nBachelor’s degree. Preference is given to degrees in Psychology, Linguistics, Foreign Language, Business, Social Sciences, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field\n~2 years of demonstrated experience in organizing and managing projects through volunteer, extracurricular, or work activities\nDemonstrated potential for excellence in the execution, administration, and/or management of research or academic programs\nAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary opportunity team in a matrixed organization with a collaborative and team-centric culture\nStrong oral and written communication skills\nExcellent analytical and deep dive skills\nMid-Level:\nMaster’s Degree. Preference is given to degrees in Psychology, Linguistics, Foreign Language, Business, Data Science, or Computer Science and 3+ years of experience in a technical role or project management position for defense or intelligence R&D programs with experience in technology assessment, systems design, system analysis, executing on multiple technical programs with scheduled deliverables, and communicating and interfacing with government customers; or Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience in a role of equivalent responsibility\nSuperior ability to administer research or academic programs\nKnowledge of DoD appropriations and requirements processes\nAbility to engage key client stakeholders to effectively support tasks\nAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary opportunity capture team in a matrixed organization with a collaborative and team-centric culture\nExcellent analytical and deep dive skills\nSenior Faculty Specialist Track:\nMaster’s Degree. Preference is given to degrees in Psychology, Linguistics, Foreign Language, Business, Data Science, or Computer Science and 3+ years of experience in a technical role or project management position for defense or intelligence R&D programs with experience in technology assessment, systems design, system analysis, executing on multiple technical programs with scheduled deliverables, and communicating and interfacing with government customers; or Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience as a Faculty Specialist, or roles of equivalent responsibility\nSuperior ability to administer research or academic programs\nKnowledge of DoD appropriations and requirements processes\nAbility to engage key client stakeholders to effectively support tasks\nAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary opportunity capture team in a matrixed organization with a collaborative and team-centric culture\nExcellent analytical and deep dive skills\nResearch Scientist Qualifications:\nAssistant level Research Scientist:\nPh.D. in a relevant field\nEvidence of sound scholarly Production\nPerform R&D at a level comparable to Assistant Professor\nExpected to begin to apply as a PI for single-investigator proposals and to be co-PIs on larger proposals\nDemonstrate all the relevant skills required for carrying out research in a laboratory setting and have been externally recognized through awards, invited conference talks, etc.\nCitizenship within ARLIS and UMD may include serving on ARLIS and university committees, presenting at internal forums, and mentoring/advising\nProfessional service may include reviewing journal publications, white papers, statements of work, and proposals; and helping to organize conferences, workshops, and visits by external stakeholders\nAssociate level Research Scientist:\nPhD in a relevant field plus 5 years of research experience at the Assistant Research Scientist level\nSignificant scientific research accomplishments, show promise of continued productivity, and have the ability to propose, develop, and manage research projects\nPerform research at a level comparable to Associate Professor.\nExpected to identify funding opportunities and serve as PIs or co-PIs on large proposals.\nDevelop a reputation for preeminence in their particular specialization and to receive commensurate independent or external recognitions (awards, invited to provide keynote addresses, etc.).\nAbility to grow the departmental/unit service and drive PTK mentoring and participate in Professional Track promotion sub-committees.\nProfessional service contributions are significant and, when possible, include regular service on review panels for funding agencies\nInteract regularly with sponsor/customers\nFull Research Scientist:\nPhD in a relevant field plus 10 years of experience leading and performing research\nPursue funding opportunities and serve as Principal Investigator or have primary responsibility for a significant part of a multi-investigator project\nLead engagements with sponsor/customers\nServe in a leadership role at ARLIS and drive key initiatives and business development opportunities to grow the program\nExpand relationships with relevant departments and centers on campus\nHold leadership positions within ARLIS, on campus (e.g., committee membership for the Faculty Senate), or on professional committees\nNational or international recognition as a subject matter expert\nHave earned and received national, international, and prestigious recognitions for research accomplishments\nMentor students and less experienced researchers\nResearch Engineer Qualifications:\nAssociate Research Engineer:\nPhD plus 5 years of research experience, or at least Mater of Science plus 10 years of engineering research experience including success capturing and leading large projects, or a Bachelor of Science plus 15 years of relevant experience and a record of significant engineering achievement and show promise of continued productivity\nInitiate new projects with long-term research goals, tackling more complex problems than an Assistant Research Engineer, leading work on multiple, concurrent projects, and managing cross-functional engineering teams\nServe as Principal Investigator or having primary responsibility for a significant part of a project\nInteract with sponsor/customers\nExpected to identify funding opportunities and serve as Principal Investigator on large proposals\nGenerate significant intellectual property that may be licensed by third parties\nMentor junior staff and Professional Track Faculty Specialists and participating in their promotion sub-committees\nRecognized as an authoritative subject matter expert and receive commensurate recognition\nFull Research Engineer:\nPh-D with at least 10 years of PhD-level research experience, or at least 20 years of engineering research experience including success capturing and leading large projects\nEstablished reputation for outstanding engineering practice, design, and development and viewed nationally as an authoritative subject matter expert\nPursue funding opportunities and serve as Principal Investigator or have primary responsibility for a significant part of a multi-investigator project\nLead the design and implementation of large projects with many components (subcontractors, teams, etc.).\nLead engagements with sponsor/customers\nMentor students and less experienced researchers\nBuild new research programs and mission areas\nHold leadership positions within ARLIS, on campus or professional committees\nProven ability to tackle problems of considerable scope and complexity with currently non-existent solutions requiring unconventional, novel approaches and sophisticated research techniques.\nPhysical Demands:\nSedentary work performed in a normal office environment; exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Ability to attend meetings both on and off campus. Spending long hours in front of a computer screen.\nLicenses/ Certifications: NA\nMinimum Qualifications\nThe appointee shall hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area and show potential for excellence in the administration and/or management of academic or research programs. Faculty Specialists are expected to engage in activities such as developing curriculum and/or innovative means for delivering curriculum, supervising the non-research activities of graduate or post-doctoral students, serving as grant writers or authors of other publications for an academic or research program, conducting specialized research duties or other such duties that would generate intellectual property to which the faculty member shall retain the rights.\nAdditional Job Details\nRequired Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, List of References\nBest Consideration Date: N/A\nPosting Close Date: NA\nOpen Until Filled: YES\nDepartment\nVPR-Applied Research Lab for Intelligence & SecurityWorker Sub-Type\nFaculty RegularSalary Range\n$58,656 - $240,082Background Checks\nOffers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. 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