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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 4 months ago

2026 PhD Graduate - Data Scientist / Computer Scientist - Decision Systems

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$102K/yr - $228K/yr

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is dedicated to solving complex challenges in defense, security, space, and science. They are seeking a PhD Graduate in Data Science or Computer Science to join the Decision Systems Group, where the role involves designing and developing decision support systems and collaborating on innovative technologies for national and health security.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and develop high-performance, scalable, and resilient decision support systems

Collaborate with internal and external partners to understand and translate system concepts into plans of action

Develop proof of concept prototypes to explore new technologies in the context of our sponsor's missions

Engage in research and analysis to move our approaches from a reactive to a proactive posture

Qualification

In relevant fieldProgramming languagesData science techniquesGenerative AIDeep LearningNatural Language ProcessingData VisualizationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsRelationship building

Required

Possess a terminal degree (e.g., PhD, DEng) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field

Are proficient in at least one programming language commonly used in data science and/or full-stack development (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript)

Possess outstanding written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and a penchant for relationship building

Are able to obtain an Interim Secret clearance to start and a final Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship

Preferred

Have prior experience as a researcher or practitioner in any of the following areas: Generative AI, Deep Learning, Optimization, Natural Language Processing, Operations Research, Supply Chain Analysis, Software Engineering, Data Visualization, Data Engineering, DevOps / MLOps, Public Health Surveillance, or Health Informatics

Have a record of communicating analyses of real-world data sets to audiences with broadly varying technical backgrounds

Benefits

Generous benefits

Robust education assistance program

Unparalleled retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development

Company

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.

Founded in 1942