AI/ML Research Scientist — Frontier Models & Alignment
$102.5k - $227.5kJohns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab
A leading research institution in Laurel, MD, is seeking a 2026 PhD Graduate – AI/ML Research Scientist. The ideal candidate will contribute to transformative AI research, collaborating with project managers and publishing findings. PhD and strong programming skills in Python are essential for this role, along with the ability to obtain a security clearance. The position offers a competitive salary range of $102,500 to $227,500 per year. #J-18808-Ljbffr Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
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ResponsibilitiesPeraton Labs is seeking AI/ML Research Scientists to support the development of AI-enabled products and technical capabilities for... ...such as PyTorch or TensorFlowFamiliarity with Anthropic Model Context Protocol (MCP)Experience with infrastructure/orchestration...SuggestedContract workLocal areaShift work- ...Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks an AI Researcher to lead and contribute to AI-based... ...systems. You will design, train, and develop ML algorithms, work with domain experts,... ...partnerships, and advance AI-driven surrogate modeling, automated design, and reasoning across...Suggested
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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, Maryland, is seeking a PhD ML/AI Research Scientist to analyze data for defense and national security applications. The role involves collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, developing data analysis techniques, and communicating...Full time$82.05 - $111.11 per hour
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...team? If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team at APL! We are seeking a motivated scientist or engineer to help us advance our capabilities in modeling and simulation of high energy lasers. As a member of the High Energy Laser Systems & Technologies section...Interim roleRemote work$105k
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Overview Are you passionate about research, discovery, and exploring better ways to do things... ...identify requirements. Build mission-aligned capabilities Explore promising new research... ...and subject matters. Have knowledge of AI/ML, Agentic AI, and/or AI-enabled cyber...Temporary workWork experience placementInterim roleInternshipLocal areaRelocation packageFlexible hours- The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, Maryland is seeking a highly skilled robotics post-doctoral researcher to engage in groundbreaking research aimed at solving critical challenges in robotics. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will take intelligent...
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