research scientist

Indiana University

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div>The Gill Institute of Neuroscience at Indiana University, Bloomington, is seeking applications for a non-tenure track research scientist position at the Assistant Research Scientist level. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The successful applicant will be responsible for developing and implementing research projects relating to cannabinoid regulation of exocrine function under the guidance of Research Professor, Dr. Alex Straiker. The position may allow for a teaching component.</div>
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<div><div><b>Basic Qualifications</b></div>
<div>Position requires a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, laboratory experience in cannabinoid pharmacology and physiology, and experience in the study of cannabinoid regulation of exocrine gland function.<br>
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Experience in supervising student researchers preferred.</div>
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<div><div><b>Department Contact for Questions</b></div>
<div>Alex Straiker, straiker@iu.edu</div>
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<div><div><b>Additional Qualifications</b></div>
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<div></div><div><div><b>Salary and Rank</b></div>
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<div></div><div><div><b>Special Instructions</b></div>
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<div></div><div><div><b>For Best Consideration Date</b></div> <div>04/03/2026</div>
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<div><div><b>Expected Start Date</b></div> <div>04/13/2026</div>
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<div><div><b>Posting Number</b></div> <div>IU-101512-2026</div></div></div></div></div></div>

Assistant Research Scientist

University of Iowa

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 The Iowa Reading Research Center (IRRC) seeks an
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 to support and conduct literacy research, helping advance evidence-based reading practices and educational initiatives in the areas of reading and/or writing disabilities, literacy instruction, and teacher professional development. This role involves designing and executing studies, analyzing data, and contributing to reports, publications, and presentations for funded projects. This role will collaborate and coordinate with internal and external partners, including school sites and key personnel, to impact student literacy outcomes by developing and facilitating professional development, providing technical assistance to district leadership, and facilitating data analysis and dissemination of research findings.
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 This is a specified term position with possibility for annual renewal. This full-time position will be located on site in Iowa City, Iowa in the College of Education Iowa Reading Research Center.
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   Design and conduct experiments or simulations related to literacy interventions, reading comprehension, and language development in collaboration with other researchers and educational experts.
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   Design and adapt study protocols based on literature and identified needs in literacy research.
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   Conduct literature and systematic reviews on relevant topics in literacy and education to inform ongoing projects.
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   Collect and manage data from experiments, interventions, or observational studies, ensuring data integrity.
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   Summarize findings, identifying key trends, patterns, and implications for literacy practice and policy.
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   Draft detailed research reports, outlining methodology, findings, and recommendations for stakeholders.
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   Assist in drafting, editing, and submitting research grant proposals, including the background, methodology, anticipated impact of the research, and budget planning in alignment with grant requirements.
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   Contribute to ongoing grants by coordinating progress reports, tracking milestones, gathering data, and ensuring compliance required for reporting to funding agencies.
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   Engage in collaborative research activities with other reading scientists, educators, and university faculty to strengthen interdisciplinary partnerships.
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   Participate in community outreach and education programs, such as workshops for teachers or informational sessions for parents, to share findings and promote literacy practices.
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   Assign research tasks and responsibilities, delegating specific tasks to team members based on their expertise and providing training to support team members ability to achieve desired outcomes.
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   Regularly review work outputs, offering constructive feedback to improve quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
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 To obtain the full job description including key areas of responsibility, technical competencies, and desirable qualifications, please contact Alex-Schutman@uiowa.edu
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  About The Iowa Reading Research Center (IRRC)
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 The purpose of the Iowa Reading Research Center is to improve the literacy proficiency of pre-kindergarten through twelfth-grade students. To that end, the IRRC&rsquo;s work is done in four main categories:
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 Conducting
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 Facilitating
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 for educators on literacy instructional strategies and related topics online through eLearning and in-person at workshops and conferences.
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 to help family members and caregivers take an active role in their children&rsquo;s literacy skill development, assisting families affected by a reading disability through assistive technology consultation and eLearning.
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 All efforts of the Iowa Reading Research Center are conducted in collaboration with educators, parents, community representatives, and policymakers. Results have a direct application to literacy policy and education in Iowa.
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 The Iowa Reading Research Center is part of the University of Iowa College of Education.
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 It operates in collaboration with the Iowa Department of Education.
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   PhD in Education, Literacy, Special Education, School Psychology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or a related field and 1 year of experience.
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   1 year - minimum related experience.
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   Relevant scholarship and experience in reading and/or writing disabilities, literacy instruction, literacy assessment and/or professional development.
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   Strong data analysis skills and experience interpreting quantitative results, including systematic reviews/meta-analyses, single-case design, and quasi- or experimental designs.
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   Teaching experience in PreK-12 schools or prior involvement in literacy or reading intervention programs.
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   Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information to both academic and non-academic audiences.
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   Experience with writing grant proposals, securing research funding, or working on funded projects.
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   Experience with data analysis with observational and fidelity monitoring.
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   Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines while working independently and in teams.
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  Application Details
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 In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload:
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 Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
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 For questions, contact Alex Schutman at Alex-Schutman@uiowa.edu
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   Regular salaried position. Pay level 5A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
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   Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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   For more information about Why Iowa? Click here.
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  About Iowa
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 Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation. Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
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   Classification Title: Asst Research Scientist/Engin
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   Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
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   Schedule: Full-time
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University of Colorado

<div></div><div><div>Research Faculty<div>
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Description</b><div></div><p><b><br>
University of Colorado Anschutz</b></p><p><b>
Department: </b>ColoradoSPH Biostatistics and Informatics</p><p><b>
Job Title: </b>Senior Research Scientist</p><p><b>
Position #:00848029 &ndash; Requisition #: 39887</b></p><div><div><p><b>
Job Summary:</b></p><div><p><br>
The Colorado School of Public Health, Department of Biostatistics and Informatics has an opening for a full-time Senior Research Scientist. The Sr. Research Scientist will lead and support advanced data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence research in clinical and population health domains. The position emphasizes development of end-to-end analytical pipelines, AI-enabled research tools, and scalable data platforms to support multi-site studies, clinical research programs, and translational science initiatives.</p><p></p><p><br>
The incumbent will collaborate closely with faculty investigators, clinicians, epidemiologists, and informatics teams to design, implement, and evaluate advanced computational methods, including machine learning, natural language processing, and large language model (LLM)&ndash;based systems. The role includes independent scientific contribution, methodological leadership, and mentorship of research staff and trainees.</p><p></p><p><br>
Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li> <b>Research &amp; Methodological Leadership</b></li></ul><p>
o Lead the design and implementation of advanced research analytics using machine learning, AI, and statistical modeling for clinical, epidemiologic, and multi-omic studies.</p><p>
o Develop and optimize end-to-end data pipelines (ETL/ELT) for multi-source clinical, survey, and high-dimensional biomedical data.</p><p>
o Apply modern ML/AI approaches including supervised learning, deep learning, NLP, and LLM-based systems (e.g., RAG, agentic workflows) to research questions.</p><p>
o Conduct model evaluation, interpretability analyses (e.g., bias assessment, explainability), and validation to ensure scientific rigor and responsible AI use.</p><p>
o Contribute substantively to study design, analysis plans, and dissemination of research findings (manuscripts, abstracts, technical reports, and grant materials).</p><ul><li> <b>Software &amp; Platform Development</b></li></ul><p>
o Architect and maintain scalable research software systems, including AI-enabled research assistants, data exploration tools, and reproducible analysis environments.</p><p>
o Develop interactive data visualization and analytics applications (e.g., R Shiny or equivalent) to support investigators and stakeholders.</p><p>
o Leverage high-performance and distributed computing environments to optimize computational efficiency for large-scale analyses.</p><p>
o Implement software engineering best practices including version control, containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and documentation.</p><ul><li> <b>Collaboration &amp; Mentorship</b></li></ul><p>
o Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of faculty, clinicians, data scientists, and research staff across departments and institutions.</p><p>
o Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior analysts, trainees, and research assistants.</p><p>
o Serve as a technical and methodological resource for grant-funded research projects and institutional initiatives.</p><ul><li> <b>Compliance &amp; Research Integrity</b></li></ul><p>
o Ensure data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance (e.g., IRB, HIPAA as applicable).</p><p>
o Follow university, sponsor, and departmental policies for responsible conduct of research.</p></div></div><div><p><b><br>
Work Location:</b></p><p><br>
Hybrid &ndash; this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.</p></div><div><p><b><br>
Why Join Us:</b></p><div><p><br>
The Colorado School of Public Health is a collaborative endeavor involving the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz), Colorado State University (CSU), and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). The Colorado School of Public Health is the first and only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top-tier faculty and students from across the country and providing vital contributions towards ensuring our region&rsquo;s health and well-being. Collaboratively formed in 2008 by CU Anschutz, CSU, and UNC, the Colorado School of Public Health provides education programs, including a Master&rsquo;s concentration in global health, innovative research that places the School in the top 20 in NIH funding among Schools of Public Health, and community service that addresses public health issues including chronic disease, healthcare access, climate, and environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, population mental health, ONE HEALTH and injuries for the Rocky Mountain region, nationally and globally.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Why work for the University?</b></p><p>
We have AMAZING benefits and offer<b> </b>exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:</p><ul><li>
Medical: Multiple plan options</li><li>
Dental: Multiple plan options</li><li>
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision</li><li>
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay</li><li>
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)</li><li>
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)</li><li>
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)</li><li>
Holiday Days: 11/year</li><li>
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses</li><li>
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
There are many additional perks &amp; programs with the CU Advantage.</div></div></div><div><p><b><br>
Qualifications:</b></p><div><p><b><br>
Minimum Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li> Master&rsquo;s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Biostatistics, Informatics, or a related quantitative field,</li></ul><ul><li> Demonstrated experience applying machine learning, AI, or advanced analytics in applied research settings.</li></ul><ul><li> Programming experience in Python and/or R; working knowledge of SQL.</li></ul><ul><li> Experience developing reproducible data pipelines and analytical workflows.</li></ul><ul><li> Evidence of scientific productivity and meaningful contributions to research projects.</li></ul><p><i>
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.</i></p><p></p><p><b><br>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li> Experience in clinical, biomedical, or population health research environments.</li></ul><ul><li> Demonstrated expertise with modern ML/AI frameworks (e.g., PyTorch), NLP, and/or large language models.</li></ul><ul><li> Experience building AI-enabled research tools such as RAG systems, agent-based workflows, or clinical decision-support applications.</li></ul><ul><li> Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP), data warehousing solutions, and high-performance computing.</li></ul><ul><li> Experience developing interactive analytics applications (e.g., R Shiny).</li></ul><ul><li> Prior mentorship of analysts or trainees.</li></ul><ul><li> Record of peer-reviewed publications, research software contributions, or publicly released datasets.</li></ul></div></div><div><p><b><br>
How to Apply:</b></p><div><p><br>
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):</p><p>
1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position</p><p>
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume</p><p>
3. Three to Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address</p><p>
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.</p><p>
Questions should be directed to: David Conti, david.conti@cuanschutz.edu</p></div></div><div><p><b><br>
Screening of Applications Begins:</b></p><p><br>
Immediately and continues until May 12th, 2026.</p></div><div><p><b><br>
Anticipated Pay Range:</b></p><div><p><br>
The starting salary range (<i>or hiring range</i>) for this position has been established as <b>HIRING RANGE:</b></p><p>
$104,000 to $108,000</p><p></p><p><br>
The above salary range (<i>or hiring range</i>) represents the University&rsquo;s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.</p><p>
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.</p><p></p><p><br>
Total Compensation Calculator:</p></div></div><div><p><b><br>
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:</b></p><p><br>
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.</p></div><div><p><b><br>
ADA Statement:</b></p><p><br>
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.</p></div><div><p><b><br>
Background Check Statement:</b></p><p><br>
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.</p></div><div><p><b><br>
Vaccination Statement:</b></p><p><br>
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.</p></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
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Application Materials Required</b><b>:</b> Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References<br>
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</div></div><div><b>Job Category</b><b>:</b> Faculty<div>
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Primary Location</b><b>:</b> Aurora<div>
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Department</b><b>:</b> U0001 - Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 21419 - CSPH-Bio Info General Ops<div>
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Schedule</b><b>:</b> Full-time<div>
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Posting Date</b><b>:</b> May 7, 2026<div>
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Unposting Date</b><b>:</b> May 13, 2026, 12:59:00 AM<div>
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Posting Contact Name</b><b>:</b> David Conti<div>
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Posting Contact Email</b><b>:</b> david.conti@cuanschutz.edu<div>
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Position Number</b><b>:</b> 00848029</div></div>

Senior Research Scientist

UC San Diego

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position overview</b></h3>
<b>Position title:</b> Research Scientist
<div><b>Salary range:</b> A reasonable salary range estimate for this open-rank position is $124,00-$164,100. The UC Academic salary scale sets the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. Table 13A: salary scale 13A Table 13B:salary scale 13B Table 14A: salary scale 14A Table 14B:salary scale 14B
</div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Application Window</b></h3>
</div><div><p><b>Open date: </b>May 8, 2026
</p></div><div><p><b>Next review date:</b> Sunday, Jun 21, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)<br>
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
</p></div><div><p><b>Final date: </b>Friday, May 7, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)<br>
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
</p></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position description</b></h3>
<div><div><p>Qualcomm Institute (QI), at the University of California, San Diego, (qi.ucsd.edu) is conducting an open search for a Research Scientist (Associate or Full level) in Remote Sensing, Mapping, Modeling and Multimodal digital documentation and digital twin synthesis. QI is committed to academic excellence and diversity.</p>
<p>Responsibilities include: Author/Co-author peer reviewed publications. Collaborate with PIs, postdocs and graduate student researchers to develop proposals and bring in substantial funding to support new and ongoing research projects. Identify and cultivate funding and collaborative opportunities that are mutually beneficial. Publish novel research related to research focus and demonstrate the highest standards of professional research in higher education.</p>
<p>Appointment durations vary depending on the length of the research project and availability of funding.</p>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3>
<div><b>Basic qualifications</b> (required at time of application)
<div><p>Doctorate degree in Satellite and Remote Sensing, Mapping, Modeling, or related field is required at time of application. Evidence of independent scholarly impact and research productivity. Evidence of and/or demonstrated ability to teach and advise students.</p>
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</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Application Requirements</b></h3>
<div><div><b>Document requirements</b>
<ul><li><div><p>Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
</p></div></li><li><div><p>Cover Letter</p>
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Statement of Research</p>
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Statement of Teaching (Optional)</p>
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</div><div><div><b>Reference requirements</b></div><ul><li>
3-5 required (contact information only)</li></ul></div>
<b>Apply link:</b> https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04456
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<div><p><b>Help contact:</b> lmannino@ucsd.edu</p>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About UC San Diego</b></h3>
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<div><p>The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.</p>
<p>As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.</p>
<p>The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties.</p>
<p>The UC San Diego Annual Security &amp; Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statements &amp; procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.</p>
<p>As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
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<ul><li>&ldquo;Misconduct&rdquo; means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant&rsquo;s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.</li><li>UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy: [https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH]</li><li>UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties: [https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination]</li></ul>
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</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job location</b></h3>
<div>San Diego, CA</div></div>

Associate/Full Research Scientist

GenBio AI

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 Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we are a newly established start-up where a collective of visionary scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs are dedicated to transforming the landscape of biology and medicine through the power of generative AI. Our team comprises leading minds and innovators in AI and biological science, pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are dreamers who reimagine a new paradigm for biology and medicine.
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 We are committed to decoding biology holistically and enabling the next generation of life-transforming solutions. As the first mover in pan-modal Large Biological Models (LBM), we are pioneering a new era of biomedicine, with our LBM training leading to ground-breaking advancements and a transformative approach to healthcare. Our robust R&amp;D team and leadership in LLMs and generative AI position us at the forefront of this revolutionary field. With headquarters in Silicon Valley, California, and a branch office in Paris and Abu Dhabi, we are poised to make a global impact. Join us as we embark on this journey to redefine the future of biology and medicine through the transformative power of Generative AI.
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   You will work with the team to conduct cutting-edge AI and computational biology research. Your primary tasks will include improving existing models and exploring new methodologies to advance our AI capabilities in biology
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   You will work with the team on designing and executing experiments, analyzing complex datasets, and applying statistical techniques to validate the performance and robustness of AI systems
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   Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the AI/ML researchers and computational biologists on the team to develop our state-of-the-art AI for biology foundation models
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   M.S. or Ph.D. student (or evidence of equivalent level of expertise) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related technical field
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   Skilled in developing, implementing, and debugging deep learning methods/models in popular frameworks, such as JAX, TensorFlow, or PyTorch, with an interest in generative models, graph neural networks, or large-scale deep learning applications
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   Strong theoretical foundation (e.g., statistics, optimization, graph theory, linear algebra)
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   Passion for interdisciplinary research (emphasizing the intersection of AI and Biology), and willingness to acquire necessary domain knowledge
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   Motivated and self-driven with the ability to operate with partial descriptions of high-level objectives (as is typical in a start-up environment)
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   Familiarity with software engineering best practices (version control, documentation, etc)
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   3 year PhD student and above
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   Proven track record in research and innovation demonstrated through contributions in top-tier AI/ML (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, ICLR) and/or core biology (e.g., Nature, Science, or Cell) journals and conferences
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   Intern experience in industry (e.g., OpenAI, FAIR, Deepmind, Google Research)
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   Hands-on experience working at the intersection of AI and Biology
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   Experience in large-scale distributed training and inference
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   Open-source contributions, especially if used by others
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 Join us as we embark on this journey to redefine the future of biology and medicine.
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 We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. GenBio AI participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security&rsquo;s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information on E-Verify, please visit www.e-verify.gov.
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 We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Research Scientist Intern

Prolific

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  AI Trainer &ndash; Research Scientists
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   About Prolific
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 Prolific is not just another player in the AI space &ndash; we are building the biggest pool of quality human data in the world.
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 Over 35,000 AI developers, researchers, and organizations use Prolific to gather data from paid study participants with a wide variety of experiences, knowledge, and skills.
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   The role
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 We&rsquo;re looking for people with Research Scientist experience to work as self-employed AI Trainers to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models from some of the world&rsquo;s biggest AI labs. If you have the necessary experience, we&rsquo;ll send you a quick 10- to 15-minute test to assess your skills and suitability for AI tasks. If successful, you&rsquo;ll be invited to join Prolific as a Domain Expert participant, where you&rsquo;ll get paid to train and evaluate powerful AI models.
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 Researchers looking for your skills tend to pay up to $50/hr subject to the length of tasks available. If successful, you must be prepared to complete paid tasks that require one hour of uninterrupted work, though many are shorter.
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   What you&rsquo;ll be doing in the role
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 Completing AI training tasks such as analyzing, editing, and writing research-focused content
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 Judging the performance of AI on research design, methodology, and scientific reasoning prompts
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 Improving cutting-edge AI models using your experience in research and experimentation
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   What you&rsquo;ll bring
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 Experience working as a Research Scientist or in a closely related research role
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 A strong understanding of scientific methodology, experimental design, and data analysis
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 A willingness to take our skills verification test to assess your suitability for our Domain Expert participant pool
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 Strong attention to detail and the ability to concentrate on complex tasks for up to one hour at a time
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 A reliable and fast internet connection and access to a computer
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 A Paypal account to receive payment from our clients*
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   Why Prolific is a great platform to join as a Domain Expert participant
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 Joining our platform as a Prolific participant will give you the chance to influence the AI models of the future. Once you pass our assessment, you can join Prolific in just 15 minutes, and start enjoying competitive pay rates, flexible hours, and the ability to work from home.
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 We've built a unique platform that connects researchers and companies with a global pool of participants, enabling the collection of high-quality, ethically sourced human behavioural data and feedback. This data is the cornerstone of developing more accurate, nuanced, and aligned AI systems.
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 We believe that the next leap in AI capabilities won't come solely from scaling existing models, but from integrating diverse human perspectives and behaviours into AI development. By providing this crucial human data infrastructure, Prolific is positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of AI innovation &ndash; one that reflects the breadth and the best of humanity.
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   Participants are self-employed and need to declare earnings to their respective tax authorities. Prolific has no liability for any tax obligations or reporting requirements resulting from compensation received through this platform. Each participant is solely responsible for compliance with applicable tax laws in their jurisdiction.
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  Links to more information on Prolific
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 By submitting your application, you agree that Prolific may collect your personal data for recruiting and global organisation planning. Prolific's Candidate Privacy Notice explains what personal information Prolific may process, where Prolific may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over Prolific use of your personal information.
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AI Training - Research Scientist (PST)

Handshake

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  About Handshake
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 Handshake is the career network for the AI economy. 20 million knowledge workers, 1,600 educational institutions, 1 million employers (including 100% of the Fortune 50), and every foundational AI lab trust Handshake to power career discovery, hiring, and upskilling, from freelance AI training gigs to first internships to full-time careers and beyond. This unique value is leading to unparalleled growth; in 2025, we tripled our ARR at scale.
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  Why Join Handshake Now
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   Shape how every career evolves in the AI economy, at global scale, with impact your friends, family and peers can see and feel
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   Work hand-in-hand with world-class AI labs, Fortune 500 partners and the world&rsquo;s top educational institutions
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   Join a team with leadership from Scale AI, Meta, xAI, Notion, Coinbase, and Palantir, among others
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   Build a massive, fast-growing business with billions in revenue
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  About The Role
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 Untangling the science of Data &amp; Evaluations for Frontier AI
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 Thanks to our massive network of the world&rsquo;s top experts in all domains, the demand for human data from Handshake AI has exploded (with revenue growing from 0 to well over 9-figures in the first year and growth only accelerating since). Now the world&rsquo;s top AI Labs are looking to Handshake for advice on how to leverage human expertise to make frontier models more useful for everyone, and we are forming a leading research group to advance the science of Data and Evaluations for AI.
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  You Will
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   Publish papers, open source software, and do bleeding-edge open science on AI agents, LLMs and frontier multimodal models, RL environments, post-training.
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   Work with all of the top AI Labs in the world and understand/shape what their researchers are prioritizing (uniquely, you get to work on research at a company whose customers are top AI researchers)
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   Create public benchmarks that meaningfully measure AI progress, leveraging thousands of the world&rsquo;s top experts in different domains from the Handshake network to construct the most representative/high-quality benchmark.
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   Shape the frontier of AI through high-impact research on topics that matter: how to measure/value data, how to effectively evaluate AI, what shapes of data are most effective as AI advances, what makes effective training/RL environments, post-training data recipes.
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  Desired Capabilities
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   Based in San Francisco, and excited to work in the office.
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   Ph.D. in ML/AI, data science, or related fields.
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   Publications in top AI/ML venues like NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR.
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   Builders who love to tinker with LLMs/Agents and ship high-quality software, benchmarks/datasets, research, blogs.
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  Perks
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 Handshake delivers benefits that help you feel supported&mdash;and thrive at work and in life.
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   The below benefits are for full-time US employees.
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  Ownership:
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 Equity in a fast-growing company
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  Financial Wellness
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 : 401(k) match, competitive compensation, financial coaching
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  Family Support:
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 Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, parental coaching
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  Wellbeing:
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 Medical, dental, and vision, mental health support, $500 wellness stipend
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  Growth:
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 $2,000 learning stipend, ongoing development
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  Remote &amp; Office:
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 Internet, commuting, and free lunch/gym in our SF office
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  Time Off:
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 Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days, winter #ShakeBreak where our whole office closes for a week!
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  Connection:
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 Team outings &amp; referral bonuses
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 Explore our mission, values, and comprehensive US benefits at joinhandshake.com/careers.
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 Compensation Range: $320K - $365K
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