2026 PhD Graduate - Data Scientist / Computer Scientist - Decision Systems

Johns Hopkins APL · Laurel, MD · Data Science/Analysis

junior Data Scientist ic Phd's · Posted Sep 11, 2025

About this role

Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a junior-level Data Scientist based in Laurel, MD. The posting calls out experience with Python, JavaScript, Java, LLMs. Listed education preference: a Ph.D. or equivalent.

Role
Data Scientist
Function
data engineering
Level
junior
Track
Individual contributor
Location
Laurel, MD
Education
Ph.D. preferred
Visa
Not sponsored
Department
Data Science/Analysis
Posted
Sep 11, 2025
AI Summary
Design and develop data-driven decision support systems for national security missions. Requires a PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field, plus proficiency in Python, Java, or JavaScript. Collaborate with partners on proof-of-concept prototypes and advance analytic methods from reactive to proactive approaches.
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Job description

from Johns Hopkins APL careers
Description

Are you looking for an engaging and impactful career building on the foundations of your academic work?

 

Do you want to build data-driven solutions that offer the explainability vital to decision making?

 

Would you like to be a part of an engaging interdisciplinary intellectual community?

 

If so, consider joining us in the Decision Systems Group (QAX) as we work to enhance the safety and security of the nation through "Critical Contributions to Critical Challenges". We are advancing analytic methods and developing integrated software systems empowering informed decision making. We are working to advance the forefront of national and health security.

 

As a member of our QAX team, you may...

 

  • Design and develop high-performance, scalable, and resilient decision support systems.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to understand and translate system concepts into plans of action.
  • Develop proof of concept prototypes to explore new technologies in the context of our sponsor's missions.
  • Engage in research and analysis to move our approaches from a reactive to a proactive posture.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

 

  • Possess a terminal degree (e.g., PhD, DEng) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field
  • Are proficient in at least one programming language commonly used in data science and/or full-stack development (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript)
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