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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # 2026 PhD Graduate - Data Scientist / Computer Scientist - Decision Systems - **Company:** The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC - **Location:** North Laurel, MD, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $245,000.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Health Informatics, Information Engineering, Data Visualization, Decision Support Systems, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Natural Language Processing, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Deep Learning, Generative AI, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Machine Learning Operations - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/14026133?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F14026133%2F2026-Phd-Graduate-Data-Scientist-Computer-Scientist-Decision-Systems-Maryland-Laurel ## About the Role * 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) * Possess outstanding written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and a penchant for relationship building * Are able to obtain an Interim Secret clearance to start and a final Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship. You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you... * Have prior experience as a researcher or practitioner in any of the following areas: Generative AI, Deep Learning, Optimization, Natural Language Processing, Operations Research, Supply Chain Analysis, Software Engineering, Data Visualization, Data Engineering, DevOps / MLOps, Public Health Surveillance, or Health Informatics. * Have a record of communicating analyses of real-world data sets to audiences with broadly varying technical backgrounds. ## 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. ## Related Videos - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) - [Getting Started with Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/260-getting-started-with-machine-learning) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Geometric deep learning for drug discovery](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/264-geometric-deep-learning-for-drug-discovery) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [The Fastest-Growing Tech Sectors to Look Out for in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/373-the-fastest-growing-tech-sectors-to-look-out-for-in-2025) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany)