Research Assistant Professor, ISD

Job Description Based on the foundation of the Ted and Karyn Hume Center forNational Security and Technology, Virginia Tech launched theVirginia Tech National Security Institute (VTNSI) in September2021. With a presence in Blacksburg and the Washington, D.C., metroarea, the institute aspires to be the nation's preeminent academicorganization at the nexus of interdisciplinary research,technology, policy, and talent development, the national securityinstitute will advance national security in pursuit of a secureAmerica. Motivated applicants are sought to join VTNSI as Research AssistantProfessor to support rapid growth in our body of programs in datastrategies, test and evaluation, artificial intelligence assurance,digital engineering, and cyber analytics and operations. Thisposition serves as a research faculty member of the Hume Center andin the Intelligent Systems Division (ISD). ISD hosts a range ofdynamic research projects and the successful applicant will havethe ability to contribute to these programs, lead the developmentof new programs, and mentor students engaged in these programs. ISDis a leader in research and development in three core capabilities:1) secure and resilient systems, 2) engineering, test, andevaluation of AI systems, and 3) integrated data and decisionsystems. Specific responsibilities include the following: (1) support theexecution of university sponsored programs by conducting researchand development; (2) author technical documents and publishpeer-reviewed academic papers; (3) support the development of newfunded research programs by participating on proposal teams andsupporting the business development activities of VTNSI; (4)support the development and growth of the future national securityworkforce through student mentoring and advisement, and workforcetraining and education. We are seeking individuals with expertise in artificialintelligence, machine learning, data science, test and evaluation,mathematics, statistics, cyber security, AI security/assurance,human machine teaming, autonomy, and/or digital engineering.Successful applicants will have experience applying these methodsto complex organization and/or system technologies. Required Qualifications An earned Doctorate degree in Computer Science, ComputerEngineering, Systems Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, MachineLearning, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Psychology, or arelated field. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Evidence of high potential for excellence in research anddevelopment as demonstrated through academic study orexperience. Scholarship and funding credentials that support the rank ofeither research assistant professor, research associate professor,or research professor. Demonstrated mastery of ones’ field of study through publicationof relevant research in peer-reviewed academic venues appropriateto the discipline. Proficiency with the tools germane to field of research. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in executingupon research projects. Given the nature of the research conducted and requirement fromthe federal sponsor, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen. Preferred Qualifications Active security clearance at the TS/SCI level; Experience writing grant and contract proposals; Experience serving as principal investigator on research grantsand contracts; Interest and/or experience in working effectively with a diversefaculty, staff and student population; and Experience conducting research programs supporting defense andintelligence sponsors. Overtime Status Exempt: Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Restricted Salary Information $150K-190K; commensurate with experience Hours per week 40 Review Date September 14, 2026 Additional Information Due to the nature of our work, the successful candidates must be UScitizens with the ability to obtain and maintain a securityclearance. The successful candidate will be required to have a criminalconviction check. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve),Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking ahands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to beleaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institutionthat enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout theworld, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, andcreativity. 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