MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Data Scientist
Job Description
We welcome you to apply to become an impactful member of our collaborative, dynamic team in the Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (C-WMD) Systems Group!
Group 22—Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (C-WMD) Systems Group. The C-WMD Systems Group develops innovative systems and technologies for prevention, preparedness, characterization, detection, mitigation, medical response, remediation, and attribution of CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive) and related threats. Our principal R&D sponsors are the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense. Our mission-oriented staff members work in collaborative project teams to study and develop solutions for a broad range of technical questions of importance to countering the proliferation and use of WMDs. Learn more on our website: https://www.ll.mit.edu/r-d/biotechnology-and-human-systems/counterweapons-
mass-destruction-systems
Group 22—Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (C-WMD) Systems Group. The C-WMD Systems Group develops innovative systems and technologies for prevention, preparedness, characterization, detection, mitigation, medical response, remediation, and attribution of CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive) and related threats. Our principal R&D sponsors are the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense. Our mission-oriented staff members work in collaborative project teams to study and develop solutions for a broad range of technical questions of importance to countering the proliferation and use of WMDs. Learn more on our website: https://www.ll.mit.edu/r-d/biotechnology-and-human-systems/counterweapons-
mass-destruction-systems
Job Description
The C-WMD Systems Group is seeking a data scientist at the Technical Staff level to support a broad range of
technology areas to address key stakeholder needs and further the Group’s core C-WMD mission areas. Examples
of problems include: assessing sensors and sensing architectures to enable rapid detection of biological and
chemical attacks, defining and developing systems to support broad biosurviellance challenges for both civilian
and military missions, and evaluating technologies and architecture concepts to aid in advanced situational
awareness. This position will support the C-WMD and broader Lincoln Laboratory mission by designing, executing
and communicating advanced statistical analyses, AI/ML models, simulations of complex systems, and rigorous
experimental test design and analysis. Additionally, the staff member may also support broad systems analysis
efforts to guide solutions to the nation’s most pressing national security challenges and threats to human health.
Activities within the group are highly collaborative and multidisciplinary. The C-WMD Systems Group draws from a
very diverse talent pool across the fields of engineering (e.g., electrical, mechanical, chemical, biomedical,
general), physics, mathematics, applied mathematics, computer science, chemistry, and biology. Staff members
work in a team environment to study a broad range of key technical questions to countering the proliferation and
use of WMDs.
technology areas to address key stakeholder needs and further the Group’s core C-WMD mission areas. Examples
of problems include: assessing sensors and sensing architectures to enable rapid detection of biological and
chemical attacks, defining and developing systems to support broad biosurviellance challenges for both civilian
and military missions, and evaluating technologies and architecture concepts to aid in advanced situational
awareness. This position will support the C-WMD and broader Lincoln Laboratory mission by designing, executing
and communicating advanced statistical analyses, AI/ML models, simulations of complex systems, and rigorous
experimental test design and analysis. Additionally, the staff member may also support broad systems analysis
efforts to guide solutions to the nation’s most pressing national security challenges and threats to human health.
Activities within the group are highly collaborative and multidisciplinary. The C-WMD Systems Group draws from a
very diverse talent pool across the fields of engineering (e.g., electrical, mechanical, chemical, biomedical,
general), physics, mathematics, applied mathematics, computer science, chemistry, and biology. Staff members
work in a team environment to study a broad range of key technical questions to countering the proliferation and
use of WMDs.
Requirements
The position requires the following:
- Ph.D. (or M.S. with 5+ years experience or B.S. with 8+ of experience) in statistics, mathematics, data Science or related field.
- Demonstrated skills in statistical analysis, practical applications of AI/ML, modeling and simulation
- Clear communication skills to a broad audience
- Interest and ability to consistently learn and apply new things to solve na onal security challenges.
Highly-qualified candidates may also have experience with:
- C-WMD technologies such as chemical and biological sensors
- Data analysis packages such as R, Python and Matlab
At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
- MIT-funded pension
- Matching 401K
- Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
- Mentorship programs
- A range of work-life balance options
- … and much more!
Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.
Requisition ID: 41561
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