Senior Machine Learning Research Scientist - Secure AI Lab

Carnegie Mellon University

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Pittsburgh, PA · Arlington, VA Posted 10 days ago
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TL;DR

As a Senior Machine Learning Research Scientist at the SEI AI Division’s Secure AI Lab, you will join a world-class team focused on enhancing the security and robustness of AI systems against adversarial threats. Your daily tasks will involve identifying emerging technologies, conducting impactful research, adapting existing work to solve real-world problems, and guiding government sponsors in adopting new capabilities. You’ll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including software developers and researchers to develop practical defenses for AI vulnerabilities, publish findings, and mentor junior team members. The role requires expertise in machine learning, a track record of scientific research, and strong communication skills to convey complex ideas clearly. Proficiency in Python or similar languages is essential, along with experience leading novel projects and writing funding proposals. This position demands a commitment to on-site work at SEI facilities and occasional travel for conferences and sponsor sites.

Skills

Python Java C++ TensorFlow PyTorch Keras Scikit-learn CI/CD MLOps Git Jupyter Notebook PostgreSQL MongoDB Docker Kubernetes AWS Google Cloud Platform GitHub Conda Pandas

What you'll do

  • Conduct and lead novel research in applied machine learning and artificial intelligence.
  • Develop prototype operational capabilities for government customers from research results.
  • Plan, develop, and carry out an overall research strategy with the leadership team.
  • Publish impactful original research on AI and ML algorithm vulnerabilities.
  • Adapt existing research to solve real-world problems and transition capabilities to sponsors.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience in machine learning and adversarial machine learning.
  • Track record of conducting research using scientific methods to solve complex problems.
  • Ability to lead novel research projects with limited existing work to reference.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and layperson audiences.
  • Proficiency in writing funding proposals and pitching new research ideas.
  • Experience publishing technical artifacts showcasing research findings.
  • Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a Department of War security clearance.

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Salary context

This listing doesn't show a salary. Similar roles on FindRole typically pay $161,700–$242,500.

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$161,700–$242,500

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$166,670–$246,150

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About Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University is a leading private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, internationally recognized for programs in computer science, engineering, business, the arts, and artificial intelligence. Industry: Higher Education & Research

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