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We bring together exceptional interdisciplinary faculty, unique research infrastructure, and deep partnerships with industry and government sponsors to execute impactful research and development.\nWith a presence in both Blacksburg and Washington D.C. metro areas, the Virginia Tech National Security Institute (VNTSI) serves dual missions of (1) performing cutting edge research and development for externally sponsored Department of War and Intelligence Community programs and (2) cultivating the next generation of national security workforce and thought leaders by engaging students in curricular, extracurricular, and research and development opportunities. As one of the fastest growing thematic research institutes at Virginia Tech, sponsors and collaborators benefit from VTNSI through both highly experienced student talent pipelines and senior technical leadership that addresses some of our nation’s greatest national security challenges and threats.\nThe Intelligent Systems Division (ISD), one of the three research divisions of VTNSI, is seeking a Research Associate in Data Science to conduct research in artificial intelligence, systems engineering and test and evaluation (T&E). This is a research and development position that may be based in Arlington, Virginia. ISD brings together researchers from computer science, statistics, machine learning, networks, signals processing and other fields to develop interdisciplinary solutions to cutting-edge technological challenges. Successful candidates for this position will have relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: statistics, systems engineering, data science, computer science, software development, and T&E.\nSpecific responsibilities include the following:\n1. Support research conducted in ISD in projects focused on design of experiments, time series analyses, anomaly detection, natural language processing, large scale data infrastructure, and test and evaluation, computer vision, cyber security, systems engineering, and T&E\n2. Contribute to technical documents/presentations and peer-reviewed academic papers\n3. Provide mentorship to students working on programs\nRequired Qualifications\nMaster's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related discipline; or an earned Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years post-degree relevant experience in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics or relevant discipline.\nExperience with artificial intelligence and machine learning.\nExperience with common machine learning software packages such as Tensor Flow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, etc.\nProficiency in Python, MATLAB, R, JMP or related statistical analysis tools.\nDemonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in executing research and/or development projects.\nEvidence of high potential for excellence in research and development as demonstrated through academic study or experience.\nUS citizenship.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a clearance.\nPreferred Qualifications\nActive security clearance.\nExperience working in an academic environment.\nExperience with the T&E of AI-enabled systems.\nProficiency with generative artificial intelligence such as large language models.\nExperience with software development.\nExperience executing on research and/or development programs supporting the federal government.\nInterest and/or experience working effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student population.\nOvertime Status\nExempt: Not eligible for overtime\nAppointment Type\nRestricted\nSalary Information\n$100,000 - $150,000\nHours per week\n40\nReview Date\nOctober 14, 2026\nAdditional Information\nDue to the nature of our work, the successful candidates must be US citizens with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.\nThe successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.\nAbout Virginia Tech\nDedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes.A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.\nVirginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. 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