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Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a junior-level Research Scientist in the machine learning function based in Laurel, MD. The posting calls out experience with Machine Learning.

Role: Research Scientist
Function: machine learning
Level: junior
Track: Individual contributor
Location: Laurel, MD
Department: Materials Science
Posted: Apr 29, 2026

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Job description

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Description

Do you love to invent and explore new materials to tackle unique challenges?

Are you driven to pursue meaningful manufacturing research that supports defense, energy, and space applications?

Do you thrive in collaborative, hands-on environments that value innovation and impact?

If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We are seeking an Associate Materials Researcher to contribute to the design, synthesis, and characterization of advanced materials, including those produced via additive manufacturing, powder processing, and other emerging techniques. In this role, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team focused on developing solutions to pressing materials problems in national security and beyond. You will have the opportunity to build hands-on experience with fabrication and testing methods, contribute to project execution, and grow into an independent technical leader. Our group emphasizes collaborative innovation and supports career development through mentorship, proposal development opportunities, and access to powerful facilities.

As an Associate Materials Researcher, your responsibilities will include:

Supporting experimental research programs through hands-on materials synthesis, processing, and characterization.
Contributing to the development and discovery of advanced materials including, but not limited to, metals, ceramics, and composites.
Collaborating with senior researchers to explore new concepts and refine manufacturing approaches

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