Principal Research Scientist
Company: Northeastern University
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
About the Opportunity About the Opportunity: Northeastern
University has established a Principal Research Scientist position
dealing with cutting-edge research in the theoretical and applied
aspects of resilient artificial intelligence (AI). The successful
candidate will join Prof. Francesco Restuccia’s research team
(website: https://mentis.info) in Boston, Massachusetts, and work
on cutting-edge topics in resilient AI, including adversarial AI
and out-of-distribution detection. The successful candidate will
have a strong track record in top-tier AI publications, outstanding
presentation and leadership skills. Responsibilities: Provides
scientific and technical leadership in the management, design, and
conducting of the entire research program in resilient AI within
Prof. Restuccia’s research group. Responsibilities include
designing, developing, and establishing standards for the research
to be conducted on topics related to resilient AI; publishing
findings; obtaining new grants; developing project budget;
interviewing, hiring, and managing all professional and technical
staff; and supervising students. Qualifications: Mandatory: PhD in
Computer Science or similar field; At least three (3) publications
as first/second author in top-tier AI venues (AAAI, ICML, ICLR,
ICCV, ECCV, CVPR, WACV, NeurIPS, TNNLS); Excellent interpersonal,
written, and verbal communication skills. Preferred: Proven
experience in resilient AI research, including adversarial AI and
out-of-distribution detection; At least six (6) first/second author
publications in top-tier AI venues (AAAI, ICML, ICLR, ICCV, ECCV,
CVPR, WACV, NeurIPS, TNNLS) of which three (3) as first author;
Demonstrated proposal writing experience; Demonstrated leadership
skills. Please submit through the website a (i) cover letter, (ii)
a detailed curriculum vitae, (iii) three representative scientific
publications, and (iv) the names and contact information of at
least three references. References will only be sought for
finalists. Applications submitted without this material will not be
considered. Position Type Research Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work
experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit
eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid
time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well
as commuting & transportation. Visit
https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All
qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability
status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 113S Expected Hiring Range:
$113,865.00 - $165,105.00 With the pay range(s) shown above, the
starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include
your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and
skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees
already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are
subject to change.
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