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Research Scholar

North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC

  1. Salary Not stated by the employer
  2. Employer North Carolina State University at Raleigh
  3. Location Raleigh, NC
  4. Workplace On site
  5. Role Research
  6. Posted Sep 8, 2026
  7. Reference pa-234752
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Research Scholar at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
The Laboratory for Analytic Sciences (LAS) advances innovative analytic capabilities through multidisciplinary research and collaboration. The Research Scholar role leads the design, prototyping, and refinement of data‑driven analytic tools, technologies, and tradecraft that address complex analytic challenges.

The position applies advanced data‑science methods to create solutions that are operationally relevant and aligned with analyst workflows. It requires a disciplined, iterative development approach centered on rapid prototyping, usability evaluation, and continuous improvement.

The Research Scholar also coordinates LAS and NC State resources that support analytic development; organizes and contributes to collaborative research teams; and supports strategic research priorities. The role is essential in integrating emerging technologies with analytic tradecraft to produce mission‑focused, high‑impact outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Solution Development and Applied Research:
  • Work with operational users and subject matter experts to develop analytic solutions that address strategic challenge problems.
  • Design and implement software prototypes and solutions that support the transition of research concepts into classified, operational environments
  • Provide technical guidance and oversight of multiple prototype development efforts.
  • Understand how technical products mature and guide the development of prototype efforts into transitionable knowledge and products.
  • Investigate methods of integrating multiple complementary technical efforts.
  • Collaborate with operational analysts to develop technical solutions that improve analysts’ workflows.
  • Serve as an organizational resource for expertise and knowledge of analytic approaches
  • Implement, evaluate, and rigorously compare different analytic approaches, in particular approaches that utilize AI and Machine Learning models
  • Collect and curate datasets necessary to support the unclassified investigation of research questions relevant to classified applications
  • Contribute to LAS’s overall research direction, including the development of new projects and LAS’s annual research portfolio

Project Management:
  • Align the technical scope of projects with strategic objectives and resource constraints.
  • Define reasonable and beneficial deliverables for research and development projects and help manage their progress.
  • Communicate with project leads to identify and address the needs of various performers.
  • Ensure that LAS leadership is informed on the current status and progress of research and development efforts.
  • Work with LAS leadership to manage budget and resource needs for various projects.
  • Other duties as assigned
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