Research Assistant Professor, ISD

Virginia Tech•Arlington, VA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Virginia Tech National Security Institute (VTNSI) was launched in September 2021, building on the foundation of the Ted and Karyn Hume Center for National Security and Technology. With locations in Blacksburg and the Washington, D.C. metro area, the institute aims to be the nation's leading academic organization at the intersection of interdisciplinary research, technology, policy, and talent development, all focused on advancing national security. Motivated applicants are sought to join VTNSI as Research Assistant Professor to support the rapid growth of our programs in data strategies, test and evaluation, artificial intelligence assurance, digital engineering, and cyber analytics and operations. This position functions as a research faculty member within the Hume Center and the Intelligent Systems Division (ISD). ISD manages a variety of research projects, and the successful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute to these programs, lead the development of new programs, and mentor students involved in these initiatives. ISD is a recognized leader in research and development across three key areas: 1) secure and resilient systems, 2) engineering, test, and evaluation of AI systems, and 3) integrated data and decision systems.

Requirements

An earned Doctorate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Psychology, or a related field.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Evidence of high potential for excellence in research and development as demonstrated through academic study or experience.
Scholarship and funding credentials that support the rank of either research assistant professor, research associate professor, or research professor.
Demonstrated mastery of ones’ field of study through publication of relevant research in peer-reviewed academic venues appropriate to the discipline.
Proficiency with the tools germane to field of research.
Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in executing upon research projects.
Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen.

Nice To Haves

Active security clearance at the TS/SCI level.
Experience writing grant and contract proposals.
Experience serving as principal investigator on research grants and contracts.
Interest and/or experience in working effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student population.
Experience conducting research programs supporting defense and intelligence sponsors.

Responsibilities

Support the execution of university sponsored programs by conducting research and development.
Author technical documents and publish peer-reviewed academic papers.
Support the development of new funded research programs by participating on proposal teams and supporting the business development activities of VTNSI.
Support the development and growth of the future national security workforce through student mentoring and advisement, and workforce training and education.