Responsibilities

Noblis is seeking a post-doctoral candidate with a strong background in artificial intelligence (AI) in Reston, VA

The successful will work with Noblis subject matter experts and scientists to lead and conduct research in various areas to include:

• Evaluate, design and / or develop complex algorithms for a variety of technology and mission domains.
• Advance responsible AI strategies, develop techniques to assess model robustness, test and counter bias and determine system risk.
• Propose, design and build AI systems for computer vision, complex simulation, and / or generative content purposes across various use cases.

This is a full-time, one year fellowship position with the option for a second year, with the potential opportunity to join Noblis as a full-time employee.

• Must be willing to work on-site in a laboratory setting for at least 3 days a week.
• Design and perform lab-based experiments.
• Stay abreast of the latest advances in AI and machine learning (ML), to include but not limited to deep learning (CNNs/RNNs), generative adversarial networks (GANS), model test and evaluation, workflow automation, and training data set preparation.
• Actively participate in scientific/industry symposium, conferences, and professional societies. 
• Present at scientific conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute technical content to grants, proposals, white papers, and internal/external documents.
• Rigorously follow, and suggest improvements to, Noblis’ responsible AI framework and ethical principles.
• Work autonomously and in a team environment with a positive collegial attitude.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• PhD. in computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering, statistics, information / data sciences or a related field and granted in the last 5 years
• Extensive experience and/or education in one or more of the following areas: Deep learning algorithms / large language models (LLMs), model algorithm selection and development, natural language processing, multimedia processing and recognition, and/or computer vision.
• A strong publication record, and a high interest in publishing new research papers.
• Coding experience in one or more core languages (e.g., python, R, etc.) a plus.
• Ability to explain deep technical concepts to non-experts.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to propose and win independent research funding is a plus.
• A high degree of ethical and scientific standards.
• U.S. Citizenship 
• Abaility to obtain and maintain needed security clearance

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications:

Professional affiliation with: 

• Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI)

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

Salary Range Explanation

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Salary at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and are based on full time status. Part time staff receive a prorated salary based on regularly scheduled hours. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements), and is just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package for employees.

Posted Salary Range

Equal Employment Opportunity

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org.