ARLIS Intelligence and Security Research Scientist

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University of Maryland

Location: College Park, Maryland
Category: Admin-Laboratory and Research
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Job Description

Position Number:

114984

Title:

Research Scientist

Functional Title:

ARLIS Intelligence and Security Research Scientist

Category Status:

15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing Con

Applicant Search Category:

Faculty

University Authorized FTE:

1.000

Unit:

VPR-Applied Research Lab for Intelligence & Security

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Background Checks

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The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS), based at the University of Maryland College Park, was established in 2018 under the auspices of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (USDI) to be a strategic asset for research and development in social systems, autonomy and augmentation, and advanced computing. One of only 14 designated Department of Defense University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) in the nation and the only UARC focused on supporting the intelligence community, ARLIS conducts both unclassified and classified research spanning from basic to applied system development and works to serve the US Government as an independent and objective trusted agent.

ARLIS research is driven by a cadre of research scientists and engineers, faculty research specialists and project engineers, further supported by senior University of Maryland faculty and a consortium of university partners. Research is typically conducted through teams of e.g. social scientists, computer scientists, psychologists, linguists, cognitive neuroscientists, applied mathematicians, political scientists, policy analysts, and systems engineers.

Our Research Scientists are primarily involved in research with a focus on creating knowledge and carry the title of Assistant, Associate, or Full Research Scientist. The research part of promotion

package resembles that of tenure-track faculty in publications, securing funding, etc., albeit at a somewhat reduced scale. Career experience in industry and/or government/military may be an important component in the appointment package.

ARLIS seeks research scientists (in the Assistant, Associate, and full ranks) to commit effort on its projects. Exceptional candidates in all areas related to the ARLIS’s current research trajectories will be given serious consideration, particularly those with experience in multiple areas. These include the following:

Psychological and brain sciences, including neuroscience, human cognition, individual differences, and social psychology
Social influence and disinformation, detection and mitigation of insider threat, industrial/organizational psychology, and teamwork and group dynamics
Computational social science (including agent-based modeling and simulation, social media analysis, behavioral economics, game theory, predictive modeling)
Human-machine interface (to include augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), human-systems integration, and augmenting human performance
Artificial intelligence, including computer vision, natural language processing, human language technologies, multimodal sense-making, and other AI/ML based systems
Data science, data creation/curation, data fusion, visualization, analytics, and decision support
Industrial security, including supply chain illumination and risk assessment
Software engineering, static/dynamic software analysis, formal methods, applied mathematics, trusted AI, metric development, testbed design, and systems verification and validation

****This position represents a pipeline to support emerging and future work at ARLIS. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you are looking for more immediate employment, please review our other job postings at ARLIS that align to your skills and capabilities and support current needs that we are seeking to fill immediately.

Benefits Summary

Top Benefits and Perks:

Faculty Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications and Expectations – Assistant level Research Scientist:

Ph.D. in a relevant field
Evidence of sound scholarly Production
Perform R&D at a level comparable to Assistant Professor
Expected to begin to apply as a PI for single-investigator proposals and to be co-PIs on larger proposals
Demonstrate all the relevant skills required for carrying out research in a laboratory setting and have been externally recognized by through awards, invited conference talks, etc.
Citizenship within ARLIS and UMD may include serving on ARLIS and university committees, presenting at internal forums, and mentoring/advising
Professional service may include reviewing of journal publications, white papers, statements of work, and proposals; and helping to organize conferences, workshops, and visits by external stakeholders
Must be eligible for a U.S. security clearance

Minimum Qualifications and Expectations – Associate level Research Scientist:

PhD in a relevant field plus 5 years research experience at the Assistant Research Scientist level
Significant scientific research accomplishments, show promise of continued productivity, and have the ability to propose, develop, and manage research projects
Perform research at a level comparable to Associate Professor.
Expected to identify funding opportunities and serve as PIs or co-PIs on large proposals.
Develop a reputation for preeminence in their particular specialization and to receive commensurate
independent or external recognitions (awards, invited to provide keynote addresses, etc.).
Ability to grow the departmental/unit service and drive PTK mentoring and participate in Professional Track promotion sub-committees.
Professional service contributions are significant and, when possible, include regular service on review panels for funding agencies
Interact regularly with sponsor/customers
Must be eligible for a U.S. security clearance

Minimum Qualifications and Expectations – Full Research Scientist:

PhD in a relevant field plus 10 years of experience leading and performing research
Pursue funding opportunities and serve as Principal Investigator or have primary responsibility for a significant part of a multi-investigator project
Lead engagements with sponsor/customers
Serve in a leadership role at ARLIS and drive key initiatives and business development opportunities to grow the program
Expand relationships with relevant departments and centers on campus
Hold leadership positions within ARLIS, on campus (e.g., committee membership for the Faculty Senate), or on professional committees
National or international recognition as a subject matter expert
Have earned and received national, international, and prestigious recognitions for research accomplishments
Mentor students and less experienced researchers
Must be eligible for a U.S. security clearance

Preferences:

Preferred Qualifications for all Research Scientist Levels:

Experience as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI on awards (or submitted awards)
Management and leadership experience in technical or other relevant areas
Program and project management expertise (possible PMP)
Experience in customer relationship management
Willingness to travel
Active TS with SCI eligibility

Additional Information:

Salary range $58,656 -$252,289.

Posting Date:

04/12/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

04/26/2024

Physical Demands

Sedentary work performed in a normal office environment; exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Ability to attend meetings both on and off campus. Spending long hours in front of a computer screen.

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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