Group Leader, Secure AI Research

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a senior scientist to lead the Secure Artificial Intelligence Research group within the Cyber Resilience and Intelligence Division. The group focuses on applied research and development aimed at enhancing security in AI systems and managing AI risks across the model lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee high quality applied research in various domains related to national security
• Collaborate with application scientists inside and outside of the laboratory to advance the mission of the group, laboratory, and sponsors such as DOD, IC, DHS, DOE, and other agencies that support the national security mission
• Conduct state-of-the-art research as part of the group and publish results in journals, conferences, and technical reports
• Develop new research proposals as a basis of continued support of the national security mission and the overall health of the group
• Manage staff within the group, including the retention of highly qualified staff; the development of staff capabilities; and ensuring that staff members are effectively utilized, rewarded, and motivated
• Mentor less experienced staff in developing ideas and proposals, developing and executing a research plan, and presenting results
• Recruit new researchers into the group from high quality academic institutions and research organizations
• Represent group-level work to review committees and outside bodies as appropriate
• Manage the group budget
• Provide leadership in all areas of ES&H and full implementation of integrated safety management in the group