Research Assistant Professor, ISD
Virginia Tech · Arlington, VA · Virginia
- Role
- Data scientist
- First seen
- Aug 28, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- $150K-190K; commensurate with experience
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Summary
This Research Assistant Professor position is housed within Virginia Tech's National Security Institute, specifically the Intelligent Systems Division, and supports research programs in data strategies, AI assurance, digital engineering, and cyber analytics. The role involves conducting research and development, publishing peer-reviewed papers, developing funded research proposals, and mentoring students in national security-focused research areas. The position requires a doctorate in computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or related field, along with the ability to obtain a security clearance and demonstrated research excellence.
Key qualifications
- Earned Doctorate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or related field
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance; U.S. Citizenship required
- Demonstrated excellence in research with publications in peer-reviewed academic venues
- Proficiency with tools germane to field of research
- Ability to work as a team member on research projects
- Experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, test and evaluation, or cyber security
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