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Research Scientist - Diffusion Models
Kadence
Graduate research assistant job in Seattle, WA
Founding Research Scientist - Generative Video
📍 Seattle, WA (Onsite, 5 days/week) | 💼 Full-time
About the Founders
Founded by a collective of PhD researchers from leading global universities (Apple, Stanford & Oxford PhD Alumni) with backgrounds at top AI labs and major technology companies, combining deep theoretical insight with proven large-scale product execution.
About the Company
Our client is a stealth-mode AI startup creating breakthrough technology at the intersection of perception, learning, and expression. The team's mission is to build intelligent systems that can observe and interpret subtle human cues - visual, vocal, and behavioral - to enable natural, emotionally aware digital interaction.
They're developing foundational models that unify multiple input streams to make communication between humans and machines feel effortless and authentic.
Role Overview
This position is ideal for a scientist who thrives at the boundary of research and product impact. As the Founding Research Scientist for Generative Video, you'll lead experimentation on advanced video generation methods, designing architectures that model motion, timing, and realism at scale.
You'll have freedom to explore new diffusion-based approaches, define metrics for visual fidelity and consistency, and bring early-stage research into practical real-time applications.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement generative video models that synthesize realistic movement, depth, and texture.
Develop scalable pipelines for dataset creation, model training, and system evaluation.
Explore diffusion, transformer, and temporal modeling techniques to enhance continuity and expression.
Partner with engineers and scientists across modalities (speech, text, vision) to integrate outputs into unified frameworks.
Evaluate model behavior, benchmark performance, and publish findings where appropriate.
Transition promising prototypes into production-ready, low-latency systems.
Required Background
PhD or comparable experience in Machine Learning, Computer Vision, or Graphics.
Proven expertise in video or 3D generative modeling, preferably using diffusion or transformer architectures.
Strong applied experience with PyTorch, JAX, or similar toolkits.
Understanding of data curation, distributed training, and large-scale evaluation.
Publications, patents, or open-source contributions demonstrating research excellence.
Self-directed mindset with enthusiasm for rapid iteration and open-ended discovery.
What Makes This Unique
Early technical ownership in shaping the research roadmap of a deep-tech organization.
Opportunity to work on high-impact, unexplored problems in real-time generative media.
Close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of machine learning, vision, and graphics experts.
Competitive compensation, strong equity participation, and top-tier backing from investors in applied AI.
$63k-105k yearly est. 4d ago
Research Engineer, Machine Learning
Slope 4.0
Graduate research assistant job in Seattle, WA
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Anduril's Lattice software platform integrates together many sensors into a single cohesive view of the world, providing needed context for our users. AI Engineers on Anduril's Frontier AI team build edge-compatible, generative AI systems into the Lattice software platform to provide features and products that improve autonomy and reduce cognitive burden on the warfighter. Specific applications include but are not limited to automating mission planning, battle-space understanding, voice-control of assets, and enabling higher-levels of autonomy.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Distill and fine-tune transformer architectures so they can be deployed onto edge devices or compute denied environments
Propose and prototype LLM-based Agentic systems that help solve real world problems, leveraging the latest state-of-the-art techniques in the field
Develop and maintain mission relevant benchmarks
Work cross-functionally with different business lines across Anduril to help discover and scope new research problems
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
BS in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, or related field
5+ years experience developing and benchmarking ML algorithms
Experience pushing and maintaining ML algorithms in production
Strong Python skills with experience in ML frameworks such as PyTorch
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience fine-tuning transformer-based model Experience deploying deep-learning based models to edge devices or air gapped environments
Prior experience in defense tech or start-up
US Salary Range
$220,000 - $292,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development.
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
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$92k-108k yearly est. 3d ago
Online Architecture Research Intern (TikTok-Generalized Arch)- 2026 Start (PhD)
Tiktok 4.4
Graduate research assistant job in Seattle, WA
Team Introduction The TikTok General Architecture team sits at the intersection of business and infrastructure, responsible for designing and optimizing the planet-scale business architecture that supports billions of users worldwide. Our mission is to embrace AI, build the most advanced business architecture infrastructure, establish public trust and compliance, focus on resource management and cost optimization, user experience and reliability, engineering quality, and development efficiency. Here, you will not only experience how technology directly empowers top-level business, but also deepen your technical expertise in planet-scale architecture research and engineering practices-transforming cutting-edge theory into real-world production solutions. Join us in exploring and driving the evolution of the next-generation planet-scale business architecture!
We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. PhD Internships at TikTok aim to provide students with the opportunity to actively contribute to our products and research, and to the organization's future plans and emerging technologies.
PhD internships at TikTok provide students with the opportunity to actively contribute to our products and research, and to the organization's future plans and emerging technologies. Our dynamic internship experience blends hands-on learning, enriching community-building and development events, and collaboration with industry experts.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).
Responsibilities:
* Contribute to research and optimization of TikTok's planet-scale business architecture, supporting billions of users, globally distributed ultra-large-scale data centers, and microservice clusters with millions of services.
* Assist in data modeling and algorithmic optimization to address key challenges in large-scale infrastructure and business architecture, including but not limited to capacity forecasting and planning, service and data placement optimization, traffic scheduling optimization, and risk prediction.
* Under the guidance of mentors, transform research insights into prototypes, tools, or frameworks, and explore their applicability in selected business scenarios.
* Participate in analyzing research data, summarizing experimental results, and contributing to academic publications in top-tier conferences/journals.
* Collaborate with architecture, platform, and business teams to understand real-world production challenges and explore potential optimization opportunities.Minimum Qualifications:
* Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, or related fields.
* Solid research background in distributed systems, large-scale system optimization, or AI for Systems.
* Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026
* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to model planet-scale, complex business and infrastructure systems, abstract key variables and constraints, and clearly articulate solutions through rigorous logical reasoning and effective communication.
* Familiarity with optimization algorithms such as integer programming, dynamic programming, graph optimization, heuristic search, or reinforcement learning, with the ability to apply them to large-scale optimization problems.
* Proficiency in at least one mainstream programming language (e.g., Go, Java, C++, Python), with the capability to build research prototypes.
* Ability to quickly learn and deeply understand complex architectural patterns, while leveraging AI tools and automation methods to improve research and development efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in data modeling and analysis for large-scale systems or business architectures.
* Research publications or submissions to top-tier conferences/journals such as OSDI, SOSP, NSDI, SoCC, SIGCOMM, KDD, NeurIPS.
* Hands-on project experience in distributed systems, resource scheduling, or architecture optimization (including academic projects or previous internships).
* Familiarity with performance and optimization challenges in cross-data-center or cross-region architectures.
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$52k-77k yearly est. 60d+ ago
AI Research Scientist I (Intern) United States
Cisco Systems, Inc. 4.8
Graduate research assistant job in Seattle, WA
Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Applications are accepted until further notice.
Meet the Team
Join a collaborative team of researchers and engineers dedicated to unlocking insights from substantial volumes of structured, unstructured, transactional, and real-time data. Together, we analyze diverse data sources to understand customer usage patterns and deliver actionable, impactful insights using advanced metrics, algorithms, and statistical techniques.
Your Impact
As an AI Research Intern, you will contribute to sophisticated research in large language models (LLMs), natural language processing (NLP), and multimodal deep learning. Working with senior researchers and cross-functional teams, you'll help build, implement, and evaluate machine learning models and algorithms. You'll participate in data collection, preprocessing, and analysis, and assist in developing and fine-tuning AI models for a variety of applications. Your expertise in data manipulation, model building, and database design will help transform raw data into important insights, while you continue to develop your skills with the latest tools and frameworks.
You will also support research initiatives by creating experiments, comparing algorithms, tuning hyperparameters, and documenting results. In addition, you'll share findings with the team, contribute to reports and presentations, and help onboard new team members. Through collaboration and ongoing learning, your work will help identify business and research opportunities, drive strategic decisions, and advance the field of AI at Cisco.
Minimum Qualifications
* Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. Relevant fields include: Relevant fields include: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Mathematics, Software Engineering, or a related program.
* Proficiency in software development, with experience in relevant programming languages (such as Python and Go) and associated tools.
* Ability to analyze and interpret data using statistical methods or data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, pandas, NumPy).
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working with inference engines (e.g., vLLM, Triton, TorchServe) for LLM serving and optimization.
* Familiarity with containerization and cloud platforms (such as Docker and AWS), as well as distributed systems for scaling and deploying AI models.
* Familiarity with agentic AI concepts, agent frameworks, and related applications.
* Experience training large language models (LLMs)-including modeling, optimization, fine-tuning, and serving-using Python and common AI libraries (such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face Transformers), as evidenced by academic, project, or professional work.
* Understanding of machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing concepts, as proven through academic, project, or professional work.
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Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
* 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
* 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
* Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
* Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
* 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
* Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
* Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
* .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
* 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
* 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
* Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$44,000.00 - $185,000.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$44,000.00 - $185,000.00
* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
$44k-185k yearly 57d ago
Research Scientist Intern, Image Sensor Design and Characterization (PhD)
Meta Platforms, Inc. 4.8
Graduate research assistant job in Redmond, WA
Meta's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Meta are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities - we're just getting started. Our team at Meta Reality Labs is dedicated to exploring new technologies and integrating them into custom image sensors. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that push the boundaries of what is possible in the field of image sensors and contribute to the development of AR/VR devices. Our internships are twelve (12) to sixteen (16), or twenty-four (24) weeks long and we have various start dates throughout the year.
Minimum Qualifications
* Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a Ph.D. degree in the fields of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
* Research experience in one or more of the following aspects of Image Sensors: Device physics and fabrication, Analog/mixed signal circuit design, Imaging systems (camera, ISP, algorithm)
* Experience with analog/mixed-signal circuit design CAD tools such as Cadence Virtuoso
* Successful tape-out and hands-on bench testing experience
* Simulation and modeling experience with scripting languages such as Python, Matlab
* Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
Preferred Qualifications
* 3+ years of experience in circuit design
* Tape out experience with advanced technology nodes
* Image signal processing experience (noise reduction, HDR processing)
* Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, or fellowships, as well as first-authored publications in major conferences and journals such as IISW, IEDM, VLSI, ISSCC, JSSC, TED
Responsibilities
* Investigate and propose novel pixel architectures and sensor architectures
* Perform pixel schematic/layout design and simulation in advanced process nodes
* Architect and design readout and processing circuits to achieve ultra-low power consumption
* Characterize image sensors and experiment with new image sensor operation schemes
* Collaboration with and support of other researchers across various disciplines
* Communication of research agenda, progress and results
About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form.
$73k-99k yearly est. 43d ago
Research Internship - Agent
Tencent 4.5
Graduate research assistant job in Bellevue, WA
Business UnitWhat the Role EntailsResearch Internship - Agent
Tencent AI Lab is dedicated to advancing cutting-edge AI technologies, with a particular focus on innovative breakthroughs in large foundation models. The lab's long-term ambition is to drive the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and ultimately, Artificial Superintelligence (ASI). We are currently seeking research interns in Agents, with an emphasis on developing stable and efficient scalable RL framework and algorithms for our Seattle area office located at Bellevue WA for the year 2026.
Every research intern will work with researchers on a research project aimed at attacking one of the core problems on the design and optimization of scalable RL frameworks and algorithms for self-improving Agents with various environments, including Web Agent, GUI Agent. Research areas include but are not limited to RL Algorithms, Reward Modeling, World Models, GUI Agent, and Web Agent.
Who We Look For
Requirements & Qualifications
The ideal intern candidates are those who
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or related fields from a top university,
are self-motivated and excited about developing novel techniques,
have research experiences in natural language processing or machine learning,
are proficient in Python programming and experienced in developing with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch.
have good publication track records and history of creativity and intellectual flexibility,
have excellent communication and teamwork skills, capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive project success and innovation.
Intern duration: 3 months (with the possibility of extension). Can start any time in the year 2026.
Location State(s)
US-Washington-BellevueThe expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $28.27 to $60.00 per hour. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position will be eligible for 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked and up to 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, full-time interns are also eligible to enroll in the Company-sponsored medical plan.Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent
As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.
$28.3-60 hourly Auto-Apply 9d ago
EM Post Graduate Program for APPs - Tacoma
Washington Emergency Care Physicians 4.4
Graduate research assistant job in Tacoma, WA
Program Description
In October 2021, Washington Emergency Care Physicians (WECP) proudly opened the first Pacific Northwest-based emergency medicine post graduate program for advance practice providers (APPs). The Program is specifically designed for physician assistants and nurse practitioners who are interested in a life-long career in emergency medicine with training sites in the Puget Sound through Tacoma Emergency Care Physicians (TECP), a subsidiary of WECP.
Program Objectives
To provide exceptional training and experience for APP professionals to have a successful career in any emergency department setting.
To prepare candidates well for recognized emergency medicine APP examinations (NCCPA-CAQ for physician assistants, AANPCB Boards for nurse practitioners)
Curriculum
Fifteen (15) months program duration with over 3000 hours of post graduate training
Close to 2400 hours of clinical training
Over 300 hours of didactics to include over an introductory bootcamp followed my weekly activities that include conferences, meetings, case presentations, ultrasound training, procedure lab or simulation.
Over 400 hours of independent study to include case review & presentation preparation, assigned CME and readings, and scholarly research project.
Expected commitment of 50 hours per week of the above activities
Phased Training with increasing levels of expected competency and confidence.
Post Graduate APP 0:
Pre-Boot Camp: 37 hours of on-line Emergency Medicine CME months before start of Program
Boot Camp: First 2 weeks at start of Program
Post Graduate APP 1: Six (6) months of ED clinical shifts in low acuity zones
Post Graduate APP 2: Two and half (2.5) months of external rotations - Trauma (4 wks), Peds UCC & ED(4 wks), Ophthalmology/Critical Care/Interventional Rad(1.5 wks), Vacation(1wk)
Post Graduate APP 2: Six (6) months of ED clinical shifts in high acuity zones
Continuing Medical Education
Required 150+ CME hours (provided and paid for by Program)
Original EM Boot Camp on-line course, to be completed before start of program
EMRAP subscription for duration of program
DynaMed subscription
ATLS, PALS
Faculty Advisor & Mentor will be assigned to each post graduate candidate
Regularly scheduled monthly meetings with Faculty Advisor
Advisor to monitor progress and identify strengths/areas of improvement
Advisor with candidate will develop individualized plan to ensure continued growth and development
Senior Post Grad APPs are expected to mentor Junior Postgrads.
Two (2) classes per year
Fall - October 1st with 2 candidates
Spring - April 1st with 2 candidates
Training Locations
All sites are part of MultiCare Health Systems
Puget Sound:
MultiCare Tacoma General (Level 2 Trauma, primary cardiac & stroke), Allenmore (Level 4 Trauma), and Covington Hospitals
Admission requirements
Must have graduated from an accredited PA/NP school
Must be certified/licensed in Washington State after 4 weeks of starting program
Must be able to evaluate and treat both pediatric and adult patients
Must be willing to relocate to the Puget Sound for duration of program.
Must be ACLS and PALS certified for duration of program
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $65,780 per year ($82,150 for the 15-month Term)
Reimbursement for licensing, certification, credentialing fees
Benefits: medical and dental insurance, short-term disability insurance, 80 hours of PTO
Eligible for retirement benefits if permanently hired after completion of program
How to Apply
Submit you most current Curriculum Vitae on ********************************************
Submit personal statement explaining why you are applying to the program along with your long-term professional goals
Send three (3) letters of recommendation to the Program Director - to be sent directly from the authors of the letters.
At least one letter must be from school director or faculty.
Send your PA/NP school transcripts to the Program Director.
Selected applicants will be asked to participate in an initial interview using a virtual video conference format. From those, applicants will be further selected to advance to a secondary in-person interview in Tacoma, WA
Application Timeline
Preliminary interviews will be scheduled once submitted application is completed (which include Letters of Recommendation)
Spring class: please submit application with LORs by June 1st (10 months prior to start)
Fall class: please submit application with LORs by December 1st (10 months prior to start).
Frequently Asked Questions Weblink
Contact Information
Jaime Delcampo, MD, FACEP
Program Director
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Cody Balogh, PA-C
Assistant Program Director
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Joe Montgomery, PA-C
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$65.8k yearly Easy Apply 60d+ ago
Plastic Surgery Research Scientist Assistant
University of Washington 4.4
Graduate research assistant job in Seattle, WA
Job Description The Research Scientist/Engineer Assistant, under the guidance of senior clinical research staff and Division of Plastic Surgery faculty, will assist in carrying out bench/experimental work, with a focus on mouse colony maintenance, processing and analysis of human and animal tissues using immunohistochemistry and confocal microscopy, and the potential to assist in rodent surgery and behavioral experiments. The individual will also be integral in fostering a positive, collaborative, and inclusive culture within our lab and will play a pivotal role in training a diverse group of researchers, including surgical residents, medical students, graduate students, and undergraduate students. Due to the nature of the job duties, this is a fully in-person position (i.e., not remote or hybrid). Primary duties for this position fall into the following categories: * Participate in bench/experimental work = 50% * Assist or lead rodent care and colony maintenance = 40% * Assist with protocols and compliance = 10% The Department of Surgery is a large department within the School of Medicine, with surgeons practicing at all our locations and in eight surgical subspecialties. The UW Department of Surgery is guided by our mission of providing compassionate and high-quality patient care, training future generations of surgical leaders, and conducting research in a collegial environment which embraces diversity and promotes inclusiveness. How this Position Contributes to the Mission of the Department and the Mission of the University: This position will contribute to the mission of the Department of Surgery through its pivotal support of Plastic Surgery Clinical Research Projects. Diversity and Belonging: At the University of Washington, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives, strive to create accessible, welcoming, and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity, and justice for all. Department Core Competencies All staff in the Department of Surgery are asked to demonstrate and develop the following core competencies: * Quality Focus: strives to deliver the best possible service and results and continuously seeks opportunities for improvement. *
Key attributes: accuracy, customer service, continuous improvement, problem-solving, and self-development * Planning & Organization: completes work in a timely, efficient, and resourceful manner *
Key attributes: priority setting, efficiency, resourcefulness, adaptability and flexibility, organizational awareness, and initiative * Teamwork & Relationship Building: builds and fosters positive working relationships with others to achieve shared objectives. *
Key attributes: collaboration, communication, emotional intelligence, recognition, accountability, and integrity * Diversity & Belonging: values and honors diverse experiences and perspectives, strives to create welcoming and respectful workplace, and promotes opportunity for all. *
Key attributes: respect, cultural humility, inclusiveness, advocacy, and commitment Position Duties & Responsibilities: Participate in bench/experimental work = 50% * Tissue sectioning and histology/immunohistochemistry of nerve and muscle samples * Assist with animal surgery and behavioral experiments if desired * Assist with data analysis and manuscript/grant writing if desired Assist/Lead rodent care and colony maintenance = 40% * Manage general animal care, including postoperative checks on animals, administering medications, and communicating with veterinary services as needed * Lead mouse colony maintenance, including litter weaning, genotyping, recordkeeping, and euthanasia * Assist with animal experimental planning, such as ensuring appropriate supplies, medications, and animals have been ordered * Autoclave and disposal of biohazardous waste Assisting with protocols and compliance = 10% * Assist with reviewing and updating animal use protocols for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) * Ensure compliance with all animal use regulations by all team members Job Qualifications: Minimum Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in a related field. * Less than one year of relevant experience Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. Desired/Preferred Qualifications: * Strongly desired: prior mouse colony experience, particularly with genotyping and recordkeeping * Two or more years of relevant research experience in a basic science laboratory setting * Experience with histology and immunoblotting * Experience with microscopy Conditions of Employment: * This position is not eligible for remote work. * Must be able to travel to laboratory located at the UW South Lake Union research campus five days per week. Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $52,692.00 annual Pay Range Maximum: $87,012.00 annual Other Compensation: * Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit ****************************************************** Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: UAW Research About the UW Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. Our Commitment The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at ************ or **********. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
$52.7k-87k yearly 2d ago
Research Specialist IV, Research Support (Bilingual)
KP Industries, Inc. 3.7
Graduate research assistant job in Seattle, WA
Assists with research support by leading day-to-day operations of projects, coordinating and allocating resources for research studies, and following federal and local regulations, standard operating procedures, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved protocols. Contributes to the execution of research by independently conducting data gathering activities, implementing protocols for reviewing data for accuracy and checking for inconsistencies in data, and implementing protocols for tasks related to the recruitment, enrollment, consenting, follow-up with participants, and answering participant questions. Contributes to the development of research materials and procedures by implementing study protocols, and guiding and mentoring others on the development of study materials (e.g., recruitment, data collection, retention) in a variety of formats including online. Coordinates the documentation and reporting of research study activities by developing tools, systems, and forms for project tracking and documentation, monitoring study progress, and escalating issues to project managers or investigators.
Essential Responsibilities:
Promotes learning in others by proactively providing and/or developing information, resources, advice, and expertise with coworkers and members; builds relationships with cross-functional/external stakeholders and customers. Listens to, seeks, and addresses performance feedback; proactively provides actionable feedback to others and to managers. Pursues self-development; creates and executes plans to capitalize on strengths and develop weaknesses; leads by influencing others through technical explanations and examples and provides options and recommendations. Adopts new responsibilities; adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback; demonstrates flexibility in approaches to work; champions change and helps others adapt to new tasks and processes. Facilitates team collaboration to support a business outcome.
Completes work assignments autonomously and supports business-specific projects by applying expertise in subject area and business knowledge to generate creative solutions; encourages team members to adapt to and follow all procedures and policies. Collaborates cross-functionally and/or externally to achieve effective business decisions; provides recommendations and solves complex problems; escalates high-priority issues or risks, as appropriate; monitors progress and results. Supports the development of work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; identifies resources to accomplish priorities and deadlines. Identifies, speaks up, and capitalizes on improvement opportunities across teams; uses influence to guide others and engages stakeholders to achieve appropriate solutions.
Contributes to the execution of research studies by: independently conducting research surveys, focus groups, qualitative interviews, or other data gathering activities for moderately complex projects while providing guidance to more junior personnel; developing training materials and resources for data collection and project support activities, under guidance, while ensuring effective knowledge transfer to team members; ensuring open-ended/qualitative data is adequately prepared for analysis and/or conducting basic statistics or qualitative analyses to assist investigators with data analysis; implementing data quality control and quality assurance measures in consultation with PI or project manager; implementing protocols and systems for recruitment, enrollment, consenting, and follow-up with participants; and responding to participants about issues escalated by project staff while suggesting improvements to investigators or project managers.
Contributes to the development of research materials and procedures by: guiding and mentoring others on the development of study materials including surveys, flyers, brochures, and newsletters and implementing study protocols and/or operation manuals; and providing subject matter expertise to inform the implementation and/or design of research studies and/or study methodology connected to an investigators research agenda.
Coordinates the documentation and reporting of research study activities by: developing tools, systems, and forms for project tracking and documentation in consultation with the PI and/or project manager; and monitoring the progress of study activities and escalating issues to project managers or investigators.
Leads research support operations by: leading the day-to-day operations of projects; coordinating and allocating resources for research studies; contributing to the management of project budgets and/or ensuring projects remain within budgetary constraints; assisting investigators with the development and preparation of grant proposals and/or participating in discussions with leadership or funding agencies; drafting Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, and other documentation; drafting Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, and other documentation; and following and supporting the investigator/project manager in ensuring project team compliance with federal and local regulations, standard operating procedures, and IRB approved protocols and maintaining compliance for handling research data.Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:Minimum one (1) year of experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports.Bachelors degree in Public Health, Health Care Administration, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Health Services, Statistics, or Health Economics, or related field AND minimum four (4) years of experience in health research, public health, laboratory or social science research setting, epidemiology, social or behavioral sciences, health services or a directly related field OR Minimum seven (7) years of experience in health research, public health, laboratory or social science research setting, epidemiology, social or behavioral sciences, health services or a directly related field.Additional Requirements: Bilingual applicant required.
$45k-60k yearly est. Auto-Apply 2d ago
Online Research Participant - Earn Cash for Sharing Your Views
Opinion Bureau
Graduate research assistant job in Bremerton, WA
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$50k-95k yearly est. 2d ago
Edge ML Research Engineer - Transformer AI for Defense
Slope 4.0
Graduate research assistant job in Seattle, WA
A defense technology company is seeking an experienced AI Engineer to work on their Lattice software platform. This role involves developing and improving machine learning algorithms, working with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems, and pushing AI solutions into production. The ideal candidate holds a BS in a related field with over 5 years of relevant experience. A competitive salary range of $220,000 - $292,000 USD is offered along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare and professional development.
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$92k-108k yearly est. 3d ago
Researcher Intern (Intelligent Creation-Vision and Graphics)- 2026 Start (PhD)
Tiktok 4.4
Graduate research assistant job in Seattle, WA
Our team's mission is to empower content interaction and creation using CV related technologies. We focus on cutting-edge R&D in areas like video understanding, multimodal understanding, image and video synthesis, 3D vision and intelligent editing. We are looking for Research Interns in the area of computer vision and machine learning at all levels at TikTok.
We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at ByteDance aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at ByteDance.
PhD:
PhD internships at ByteDance provide students with the opportunity to actively contribute to our products and research, and to the organization's future plans and emerging technologies. Our dynamic internship experience blends hands-on learning, enriching community-building and development events, and collaboration with industry experts.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).
RESPONSIBILITIES
This internship provides students the opportunity to join one of our engineering teams where you will have the opportunity to:
* Build new features that touch hundreds of millions of people around the world
* Solve unique, large-scale, highly complex technical problems
* Build the next-generation monetization platform to help millions of customers grow their businesses
* Work with your mentor to deliver product features and make engineering improvements
* Build world-class web applications that combine usability, accessibility, elegance, performance, and maintainability
* Conduct cutting-edge research and development in computer vision, machine learning and other related fields
* Work with Research Scientists to deliver advanced technologies to TikTok products Minimum Qualifications:
* Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2025
* Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
* Strong track record of research in one or more areas of computer vision, computer graphics and machine learning, preferring candidates with publications in top-tier venues such as SIGGRAPH/SIGGRAPH Asia, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, ICML, NeurIPS, ICLR.
* Highly competent in algorithms and programming.
* Work and collaborate well with team members.
* Ability to work independently.
* Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Graduating December 2025 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship.
* Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications.
* High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities.
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$52k-77k yearly est. 60d+ ago
AI Research Scientist I (Intern) United States
Cisco 4.8
Graduate research assistant job in Seattle, WA
Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Applications are accepted until further notice.
**Meet the Team**
Join a collaborative team of researchers and engineers dedicated to unlocking insights from substantial volumes of structured, unstructured, transactional, and real-time data. Together, we analyze diverse data sources to understand customer usage patterns and deliver actionable, impactful insights using advanced metrics, algorithms, and statistical techniques.
**Your Impact**
As an AI Research Intern, you will contribute to sophisticated research in large language models (LLMs), natural language processing (NLP), and multimodal deep learning. Working with senior researchers and cross-functional teams, you'll help build, implement, and evaluate machine learning models and algorithms. You'll participate in data collection, preprocessing, and analysis, and assist in developing and fine-tuning AI models for a variety of applications. Your expertise in data manipulation, model building, and database design will help transform raw data into important insights, while you continue to develop your skills with the latest tools and frameworks.
You will also support research initiatives by creating experiments, comparing algorithms, tuning hyperparameters, and documenting results. In addition, you'll share findings with the team, contribute to reports and presentations, and help onboard new team members. Through collaboration and ongoing learning, your work will help identify business and research opportunities, drive strategic decisions, and advance the field of AI at Cisco.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Currentlyenrolled in an undergraduate degree program. Relevant fieldsinclude:Relevant fieldsinclude:Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Mathematics, Software Engineering, ora relatedprogram.
+ Proficiencyin software development, with experience in relevant programming languages (such as Python and Go) and associated tools.
+ Ability to analyze and interpret data using statistical methods or data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, pandas, NumPy).
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Experience working with inference engines (e.g.,vLLM, Triton,TorchServe) for LLM serving and optimization.
+ Familiarity with containerization and cloud platforms (such as Docker and AWS), as well as distributed systems for scaling and deploying AI models.
+ Familiarity with agentic AI concepts, agent frameworks, and related applications.
+ Experience training large language models (LLMs)-including modeling, optimization, fine-tuning, and serving-using Python and common AI libraries (such as TensorFlow,PyTorch, or Hugging Face Transformers), asevidencedby academic, project, or professional work.
+ Understanding ofmachine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing concepts, as proven through academic, project, or professional work.
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**Why Cisco?**
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
**Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:**
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
+ 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
+ 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
+ Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
+ Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
+ 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
+ Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
+ Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
+ .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
+ 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
+ 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
+ Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$44,000.00 - $185,000.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$44,000.00 - $185,000.00
* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
$44k-185k yearly 57d ago
Research Scientist Intern, Soft Wearable Tactile Sensors (PhD)
Meta Platforms, Inc. 4.8
Graduate research assistant job in Redmond, WA
At Reality Labs Research, we are at the forefront of pioneering research into new technologies aimed at revolutionizing user interface technologies for the next generation of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences. Our focus is on developing soft and conformable wearables that provide seamless user experiences, addressing both integration and manufacturing challenges to shape the future of XR interactions. As a Research Scientist Intern, you will collaborate with a team of expert research scientists, hardware engineers, and software developers. Your role will involve building groundbreaking prototypes and advancing the technology that will make XR universal. Our internships are twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) weeks long and we have various start dates throughout the year.
Minimum Qualifications
* Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a PhD in the field of Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, Robotics or relevant technical field
* 2+ years experience with hardware prototyping, soft wearable technologies, and hands-on experience including but not limited to soft transducers design, manufacturing and characterization OR 3+ years of experience in optimizing sensor design using data-based approaches or similar
* Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
Preferred Qualifications
* Demonstrated experience via an internship, work experience, or widely used contributions to open source projects
* Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences such as ISSCC, VLSI Symposium, ESSCIRC or similar
* Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment
* Intent to return to the degree-program after the completion of the internship/co-op
Responsibilities
* Design, prototype, and characterize novel wearable tactile sensors able to detect and predict slip and/or cover large area with high density resolution.
* Research, develop, and characterize the next generation of soft wearable sensing technologies.
* Collaborate with the larger Reality Labs team and provide creative solutions to challenges in soft wearables and sensing technologies.
* Emphasis on fundamental scientific and engineering questions related to the complex deformation of soft wearable technologies.
* Use experimental and characterization data to improve designs of tactile sensors.
* Communicate or publish research activities and findings to collaborators across a variety of disciplines.
About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form.
$93k-137k yearly est. 28d ago
Research Internship - Agent 106336
Tencent Ltd. 4.5
Graduate research assistant job in Bellevue, WA
Business Unit What the Role Entails About Tencent AI Lab at Seattle Area Tencent is a leading internet company in China. Tencent AI Lab at Seattle Area was established in May 2017. The lab strives to continuously improve AI's capability in perception, cognition, and creativity. Researchers there aim at solving challenging real-world problems with advanced technologies and publish extensively at top conferences and journals.
Research Internship - Agent
Tencent AI Lab is dedicated to advancing cutting-edge AI technologies, with a particular focus on innovative breakthroughs in large foundation models. The lab's long-term ambition is to drive the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and ultimately, Artificial Superintelligence (ASI). We are currently seeking research interns in Agents, with an emphasis on developing stable and efficient scalable RL framework and algorithms for our Seattle area office located at Bellevue WA for the year 2026.
Every research intern will work with researchers on a research project aimed at attacking one of the core problems on the design and optimization of scalable RL frameworks and algorithms for self-improving Agents with various environments, including Web Agent, GUI Agent. Research areas include but are not limited to RL Algorithms, Reward Modeling, World Models, GUI Agent, and Web Agent.
Who We Look For
Requirements & Qualifications
The ideal intern candidates are those who
* Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or related fields from a top university,
* are self-motivated and excited about developing novel techniques,
* have research experiences in natural language processing or machine learning,
* are proficient in Python programming and experienced in developing with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch.
* have good publication track records and history of creativity and intellectual flexibility,
* have excellent communication and teamwork skills, capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive project success and innovation.
* Intern duration: 3 months (with the possibility of extension). Can start any time in the year 2026.
Location State(s)
US-Washington-Bellevue
The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $80,169.00 to $120,000.14 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
This position will be eligible for 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked and up to 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, full-time interns are also eligible to enroll in the Company-sponsored medical plan.
Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent
As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.
$80.2k-120k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Plastic Surgery Research Scientist Assistant
University of Washington 4.4
Graduate research assistant job in Seattle, WA
The Research Scientist/Engineer Assistant, under the guidance of senior clinical research staff and Division of Plastic Surgery faculty, will assist in carrying out bench/experimental work, with a focus on mouse colony maintenance, processing and analysis of human and animal tissues using immunohistochemistry and confocal microscopy, and the potential to assist in rodent surgery and behavioral experiments. The individual will also be integral in fostering a positive, collaborative, and inclusive culture within our lab and will play a pivotal role in training a diverse group of researchers, including surgical residents, medical students, graduate students, and undergraduate students. Due to the nature of the job duties, this is a fully in-person position (i.e., not remote or hybrid).
Primary duties for this position fall into the following categories:
+ Participate in bench/experimental work = 50%
+ Assist or lead rodent care and colony maintenance = 40%
+ Assist with protocols and compliance = 10%
The Department of Surgery is a large department within the School of Medicine, with surgeons practicing at all our locations and in eight surgical subspecialties. The UW Department of Surgery (************************* is guided by our mission of providing compassionate and high-quality patient care, training future generations of surgical leaders, and conducting research in a collegial environment which embraces diversity and promotes inclusiveness.
**How this Position Contributes to the Mission of the Department and the Mission of the University:**
This position will contribute to the mission of the Department of Surgery through its pivotal support of Plastic Surgery Clinical Research Projects.
**Diversity and Belonging:**
_At the University of Washington, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives, strive to create accessible, welcoming, and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity, and justice for all._
**Department Core Competencies**
All staff in the Department of Surgery are asked to demonstrate and develop the following core competencies:
+ **Quality Focus:** strives to deliver the best possible service and results and continuously seeks opportunities for improvement.
+ Key attributes: accuracy, customer service, continuous improvement, problem-solving, and self-development
+ **Planning & Organization:** completes work in a timely, efficient, and resourceful manner
+ Key attributes: priority setting, efficiency, resourcefulness, adaptability and flexibility, organizational awareness, and initiative
+ **Teamwork & Relationship Building:** builds and fosters positive working relationships with others to achieve shared objectives.
+ Key attributes: collaboration, communication, emotional intelligence, recognition, accountability, and integrity
+ **Diversity & Belonging:** values and honors diverse experiences and perspectives, strives to create welcoming and respectful workplace, and promotes opportunity for all.
+ Key attributes: respect, cultural humility, inclusiveness, advocacy, and commitment
**Position Duties & Responsibilities:**
**Participate in bench/experimental work = 50%**
+ Tissue sectioning and histology/immunohistochemistry of nerve and muscle samples
+ Assist with animal surgery and behavioral experiments if desired
+ Assist with data analysis and manuscript/grant writing if desired
**Assist/Lead rodent care and colony maintenance = 40%**
+ Manage general animal care, including postoperative checks on animals, administering medications, and communicating with veterinary services as needed
+ Lead mouse colony maintenance, including litter weaning, genotyping, recordkeeping, and euthanasia
+ Assist with animal experimental planning, such as ensuring appropriate supplies, medications, and animals have been ordered
+ Autoclave and disposal of biohazardous waste
**Assisting with protocols and compliance = 10%**
+ Assist with reviewing and updating animal use protocols for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
+ Ensure compliance with all animal use regulations by all team members
**Job Qualifications:**
**Minimum Requirements:**
+ Bachelor's degree in a related field.
+ Less than one year of relevant experience
_Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration._
**Desired/Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Strongly desired: prior mouse colony experience, particularly with genotyping and recordkeeping
+ Two or more years of relevant research experience in a basic science laboratory setting
+ Experience with histology and immunoblotting
+ Experience with microscopy
**Conditions of Employment:**
+ This position is not eligible for remote work.
+ Must be able to travel to laboratory located at the UW South Lake Union research campus five days per week.
**Compensation, Benefits and Position Details**
**Pay Range Minimum:**
$52,692.00 annual
**Pay Range Maximum:**
$87,012.00 annual
**Other Compensation:**
-
**Benefits:**
For information about benefits for this position, visit ******************************************************
**Shift:**
First Shift (United States of America)
**Temporary or Regular?**
This is a regular position
**FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):**
100.00%
**Union/Bargaining Unit:**
UAW Research
**About the UW**
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
**Our Commitment**
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (*********************************************************************************************************************** .
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at ************ or ********** .
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (********************************************************* .
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
$52.7k-87k yearly 5d ago
Online Research Participant - Earn Cash for Sharing Your Views
Opinion Bureau
Graduate research assistant job in Shelton, WA
Take quick online surveys and earn rewards for sharing your thoughts. Join today - it's free and easy!
$51k-97k yearly est. 2d ago
Research Scientist Intern, Optical System Design (PhD)
Meta Platforms, Inc. 4.8
Graduate research assistant job in Redmond, WA
Meta Reality Labs brings together a world-class team of researchers, developers, and engineers to create the future of virtual and augmented reality, which together will become as universal and essential as smartphones and personal computers are today. And just as personal computers have done over the past 45 years, AR and VR will ultimately change everything about how we work, play, and connect. We are developing all the technologies needed to enable breakthrough AR glasses and VR headsets, including optics and displays, computer vision, audio, graphics, brain-computer interface, haptic interaction, eye/hand/face/body tracking, perception science, and true telepresence. Some of those will advance much faster than others, but they all need to happen to enable AR and VR that are so compelling that they become an integral part of our lives. Our internships are twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) weeks long and we have various start dates throughout the year.
Minimum Qualifications
* Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a Ph.D. degree in Optical Science, Optical Engineering, Opto-Mechanics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computational Imaging or relevant technical field
* Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
* 2+ years experience in at least one of the following areas of optical research: geometry optics, aberration theory, optical system prototyping
* 2+ years experience with lens design in optical design programs such as Zemax OpticStudio, Code V or similar
* 2+ years experience with scientific programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, and Mathematica)
* Intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship/co-op
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment
* Experience in freeform optics
* Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences
* 2+ years of experience in system-level prototyping work, including hands-on prototyping of bench-top optical components
* Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences such as JOSA, SPIE, OSA, IEEE, CLEO, or similar
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with researchers and cross-functional partners including communicating research plans, progress, and results.
* Publish research results and contribute to research that can be applied to Meta product development.
* Develop next generation AR/VR displays with an emphasis on advanced simulations and prototyping to prove new concepts and understand the perceptual impact of those concepts.
* Collaborate with larger Meta Reality Labs Research team to explore novel solution space for AR/VR devices.
* Explore the application of at least one of the following: geometrical optics, diffraction optics, polarization optics, illumination, optical system design.
* This position will have an emphasis of advanced simulations and prototyping to prove new concepts and the perceptual impact of those concepts.
About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form.
$93k-137k yearly est. 28d ago
Research Internship - Reinforcement Learning for Large Foundation Models
Tencent 4.5
Graduate research assistant job in Bellevue, WA
AI Lab at Seattle Area Tencent is a leading internet company in China. Tencent AI Lab at Seattle Area was established in May 2017. The lab strives to continuously improve AI's capability in perception, cognition, and creativity. Researchers there aim at solving challenging real-world problems with advanced technologies and publish extensively at top conferences and journals.Research Internship - Reinforcement Learning for Large Foundation Models
Tencent AI Lab is dedicated to advancing cutting-edge AI technologies, with a particular focus on innovative breakthroughs in large foundation models. The lab's long-term ambition is to drive the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and ultimately, Artificial Superintelligence (ASI). We are currently seeking research interns for the year of 2026, in the area of reinforcement learning (RL) for large foundation models, with an emphasis on developing stable and efficient RL algorithms. The goal is to empower large foundation models in complex reasoning ang agent tasks and enhance their capabilities in autonomous exploration and continuous learning. Our Seattle area office is located in Bellevue WA.
Every research intern will work with researchers on a research project aimed at attacking one of the core problems on the design and optimization of RL algorithms for large foundation models. Research areas include but are not limited to Reinforcement Learning Algorithms, Reward Modeling, and World Models. We will conduct large-scale experiments of RL algorithms in scenarios such as complex reasoning and autonomous agents, deliver impactful algorithms for real world applications, and publish influential research papers.
Who We Look ForRequirements & Qualifications
The ideal intern candidates are those who
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or related fields from a top university,
are self-motivated and excited about developing novel techniques,
have research experiences in natural language processing or machine learning,
are proficient in Python programming and experienced in developing with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch.
have good publication track records and history of creativity and intellectual flexibility,
have excellent communication and teamwork skills, capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive project success and innovation.
Intern duration: 3 months (with the possibility of extension). Can start any time in the year 2026.
Location State(s)
US-Washington-BellevueThe expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $80,169.00 to $120,000.14 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position will be eligible for 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked and up to 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, full-time interns are also eligible to enroll in the Company-sponsored medical plan.Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent
As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.
How much does a graduate research assistant earn in Auburn, WA?
The average graduate research assistant in Auburn, WA earns between $25,000 and $44,000 annually. This compares to the national average graduate research assistant range of $22,000 to $52,000.
Average graduate research assistant salary in Auburn, WA