Adapting Machine Learning for Army Research and Sustainability

The job at ORAU involves adapting machine learning techniques for Army research and sustainability, focusing on analyzing varied data from Army projects. The role includes developing novel data preprocessing strategies and collaborating with research communities to enhance machine learning applicability in non-canonical domains. This position is part of the Army Research Laboratory Research Associateship Program, which aims to involve skilled scientists and engineers in relevant technological advancements.
Organization

DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory

Reference Code

ARL-R-CISD-3590623109-NCCS

Description

About the Research

Data collected from Army research projects and systems testing is quite varied and often different from the canonical types of data used to benchmark machine learning (ML) algorithms. In this opportunity, we will be evaluating how state-of-the-art ML techniques can be used to extract and predict meaningful information from Army-relevant data. In the course of our research, we will be developing novel data preprocessing and analysis strategies with the dual goals of 1) collaborating with the research and testing communities and 2) advancing the applicability of ML to non-canonical domains.

ARL Advisor: Dr. Michael Lee

ARL Advisor Email: michael.s.lee131.civ@army.mil

ARL Advisor: Dr. Brent Kraczek

ARL Advisor Email: brent.e.kraczek.civ@army.mil

About Network Cyber & Computational Sciences (NCCS)

Sciences to enable and ensure secure resilient communication networks for distributed analytics in Multi-Domain Operations.

About DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Research Associateship Program (RAP)

The Army Research Laboratory Research Associateship Program (ARL-RAP) is designed to significantly increase the involvement of creative and highly trained scientists and engineers from academia and industry in scientific and technical areas of interest and relevance to the Army. Scientists and Engineers at the CCDC Army Research Laboratory (ARL) help shape and execute the Army's program for meeting the challenge of developing technologies that will support Army forces in meeting future operational needs by pursuing scientific research and technological developments in diverse fields such as: applied mathematics, atmospheric characterization, simulation and human modeling, digital/optical signal processing, nanotechnology, material science and technology, multifunctional technology, combustion processes, propulsion and flight physics, communication and networking, and computational and information sciences.

About Army Research Directorate (ARD)

ARL’s Army Research Directorate (ARD) focuses on exploiting concept development, discovery, technology development, and transition of the most promising disruptive science and technology to deliver to the Army fundamentally advantageous science-based capabilities through laboratory’s research competencies. This intramural research directorate also manages the laboratory’s essential research programs, which are flagship research efforts focused on delivering defined outcomes.

A complete application includes:
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Three References Forms
• An email with a link to the reference form will be available in Zintellect to the applicant upon completion of the on-line application. Please send this email to persons you have selected to complete a reference.
• References should be from persons familiar with your educational and professional qualifications (include your thesis or dissertation advisor, if applicable)
• Transcripts
• Transcript verifying receipt of degree must be submitted with the application. Student/unofficial copy is acceptable

If selected by an advisor the participant will also be required to write a research proposal to submit to the ARL-RAP review panel for :
• Research topic should relate to a specific opportunity at ARL
• The objective of the research topic should be clear and have a defined outcome
• Explain the direction you plan to pursue
• Include expected period for completing the study
• Include a brief background such as preparation and motivation for the research
• References of published efforts may be used to improve the proposal

A link to upload the proposal will be provided to the applicant once the advisor has made their selection.

Questions about this opportunity? Please email ARLFellowship@orau.org

Point of Contact

ARL

Eligibility Requirements">12 )
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree.
• Academic Level(s): Any academic level.
• Discipline(s):
• Chemistry and Materials Sciences (