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  • Research Scientist - CTRL Labs

    Meta 4.8company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Montgomery, AL

    Reality Labs at Meta is seeking Research Scientists with experience in product-focused machine learning and signal processing research to advance our pioneering work in neuromotor interfaces, which has grown out of the acquisition of CTRL-labs. We're building a practical interface drawing on the rich neuromotor signals that can be measured non-invasively via surface electromyography (EMG) with single motor neuron resolution. This technology could become one of the main pillars for interaction with virtual and augmented worlds.We are a multi-disciplinary team of researchers investigating the nature of human neuromotor signals, developing novel signal processing and machine learning methods to infer a user's intent, and creating novel interaction techniques and user experiences. Help us unleash human potential by removing the bottlenecks between user intent and action. **Required Skills:** Research Scientist - CTRL Labs Responsibilities: 1. Research and develop Deep Learning or other computational models 2. Design methods, tools and infrastructure to analyze and leverage rich multimodal data sets 3. Set technical direction for a project of 2-3 researchers and engineers 4. Help transition and deliver our work from research into product 5. Adapt standard machine learning methods to best leverage modern parallel environments (e.g. distributed clusters, multicore SMP, and GPU) **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 6. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience 7. Ph.D. degree in Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Statistics/Mathematics 8. Experience with developing machine learning models at scale from inception to business impact 9. Programming experience in Python and hands-on experience with frameworks such as PyTorch 10. Exposure to architectural patterns of large scale software applications 11. Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment **Preferred Qualifications:** Preferred Qualifications: 12. Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at peer-reviewed AI conferences (e.g. NeurIPS, CVPR, ICML, ICLR, ICCV, ACL, and ICASSP) 13. Demonstrated software engineer experience via an internship, work experience, coding competitions, or widely used contributions in open source repositories (e.g. GitHub) 14. Experience bringing machine learning-based products from research to production **Public Compensation:** $177,000/year to $251,000/year + benefits **Industry:** Internet **Equal Opportunity:** Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
    $177k-251k yearly 60d+ ago
  • PhD Research Assistant - Machine Learning Research Group

    Oracle 4.6company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Montgomery, AL

    **Must be enrolled in a university prior to and post internship.** **Target Internship Duration: May-Aug 2026 or June-Sept 2026.** **Target internship location: Burlington, MA.** **The Program:** Our future success depends on hiring world-class, early in career talent who are looking to power next-generation services and solutions. We are hiring students with a diverse set of skills and experiences to work in and across teams. Our program is intended to enhance your overall learning experience, help build your network, and accelerate your opportunity to make an impact. **The Team:** The Machine Learning Research Group is searching for outstanding AI and ML research interns to join our research team. We are passionate about research that both advances science and has impact in the real world. You will be part of an amazing collaborative research team that publishes at the top venues in machine learning and artificial intelligence. Our expertise includes recommender systems, content moderation, foundation models, privacy preserving technology, probabilistic programming, and AI agents. Your contributions have the chance to create real impact. **Responsibilities** **What you'll be doing:** + Create new datasets that push the limits of existing AI and ML technology + Research, design and implement novel methods + Contribute to research that may lead to publications or conference presentations + Collaborate with other team members and teams + Transfer technology to product groups + Collaborate with external researchers **What You'll Bring:** **To be considered for a Research Assistant position in the Machine Learning Research Group, you must possess the Objective Minimum Qualifications (OMQs) below. Please ensure that your application clearly indicates that you meet these OMQs, either on your resume, application questions, and/or by uploading additional documents such as a transcript.** + **Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. For clarity purposes, this means that Oracle is not in a position now, or in the future, to offer US immigration sponsorship. This includes, but is not limited to, support of H-1B, TN, O-1, green card or F-1 e.g. EAD, OPT, CPT, I-20, F-1 visa stamp, etc.** + **Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in the field of Recommender Systems, Content Moderation, Natural Language Processing, Speech Processing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or equivalent AND returning to the program after completion of the internship.** + Research and/or work experience in Recommender Systems, Content Moderation, Natural Language Processing, Speech Processing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or equivalent + Excellent programming skills in Python plus hands on experience with common machine learning frameworks, such as PyTorch + Outstanding research and publication track record + Excellent communication skills + Reside in the United States and/or attend a university in the US. Preferred Qualifications: + Minimum 3.0 GPA The Machine Learning Research Group is an advanced research organization in Oracle. We focus on the development of technologies that keep Oracle at the forefront of the computer industry. Our researchers look for novel approaches and methodologies, often taking on projects with high risk or uncertainty, or that are difficult to tackle within a product development organization. Our research is focused on real-world outcomes: our researchers aim to develop technologies that will play a significant role in the evolution of technology and society. Disclaimer: **Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.** **Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only** US: Hiring Range in USD from $19.62 to $53.00 per hour; from: $40,800 to $110,240 per annum. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: 1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion 2. Short term disability and long term disability 3. Life insurance and AD&D 4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) 5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts 6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits 7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match 8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation. 9. 11 paid holidays 10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours. 11. Paid parental leave 12. Adoption assistance 13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan 14. Financial planning and group legal 15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career Level - IC0 **About Us** As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's challenges. We've partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector-and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity. We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all. Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs. We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_************* or by calling *************** in the United States. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.
    $40.8k-110.2k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Graduate Research Assistant

    Auburn University 3.9company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Auburn, AL

    Details Information Requisition Number Stu04103P Home Org Name Aerospace Engineering Division Name Samuel Ginn Col of Engineering Position Title Graduate Research Assistant Working Title (if different from Position Title) Job Summary Aerospace Engineering seeks candidates for a Graduate Research Assistant position to engage in original, professional-level research under a faculty member's supervision in the course of obtaining a graduate degree. Essential Functions Graduate assistants can provide support for research through a variety of functions. These may include, but are not limited to: planning and conducting research under the guidance of a faculty supervisor; supervision of undergraduate research assistants; preparation and presentation of technical papers and presentations at professional conferences; writing of technical reports; equipment. Why Work at Auburn? Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to aerospace engineering * Enrolled Auburn University graduate student Preferred Qualifications Pay Rate $1,041 - $3,000/month or $12,500 - $36,000/annual Work Hours 20 City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: Alabama Posting Detail Information Posting Date 03/01/2025 Closing Date Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more. Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Internal Postings ******************************************* Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents * Resume Optional Documents * Cover Letter * Transcripts * Other Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Are you currently an enrolled student at Auburn University? * Yes * No * * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field? * Yes * No
    $1k-3k monthly 60d+ ago
  • Faculty (College of Health Sciences - Physician Assistant Program Candidate Pool)

    Faulkner University 3.9company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Montgomery, AL

    Job Description Faulkner University's College of Health Sciences is continually seeking qualified individuals who desire to join a collaborative team of health care educators to develop and train physician assistant students in a Christ-centered environment. Candidates will be responsible for teaching in the Physician Assistant Master's Degree program. Duties include designing and teaching graduate courses, assessing student performance, advising students, overseeing student research, serving on committees and admission processes, and providing support for the responsibilities of the program and college. Faulkner University is a Christian university affiliated with the churches of Christ. Full-time, 12 month positions; contracts will vary based on needs of department and qualifications of candidate. Faculty rank, tenure status, and salary will be commensurate with academic qualifications, teaching experience, and research. Accepting Applications for Future Openings. Qualifications: Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies required, doctorate degree preferred Current NCCPA certification A minimum of two years of clinical experience preferred Active member of the church of Christ preferred For initial application submit: Curriculum Vitae Cover letter Employment is dependent upon a satisfactory background check and verification of work authorization through E-Verify. Non-discrimination statement: Faulkner University is a church-affiliated liberal arts institution committed to employing a highly qualified and diverse administration, faculty and staff, which reflects the University's religious traditions, values, affiliation, and purpose. Thus, the institution invites individuals affiliated with the churches of Christ to submit applications regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability. Faulkner University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability in connection with its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities. However, Faulkner University exercises a preference in employment for those qualified applicants who are members of the churches of Christ whose lifestyles are consistent with the mission of the University and with the beliefs and values of the churches of Christ. Please refer to our website for further information. **************** Job Posted by ApplicantPro
    $62k-79k yearly est. 18d ago
  • Token & Governance Research Specialist

    Coinbase 4.2company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Montgomery, AL

    ***************** is planning to bring a million developers and a billion users onchain. We need your help to make that happen. We believe that the onchain platform should be open source, free to use, and globally available. And we believe that in order to make it really work, we need all hands on deck, working together to scale in a secure, decentralized manner. At Base, we live by our https://x.com/jessepollak/status/***********32673997, where our team rises to the challenge, embraces hard weeks, and makes small to significant personal tradeoffs when necessary to drive impact and innovation. We are looking for a* Token & Governance Research Specialist* to join the Base Business Operations & Strategy team. In this role, you'll shape the long-term token and governance strategy for Base, ensuring it evolves as a credibly neutral, decentralized public good while maintaining its mission of building a global onchain economy. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to shape the future of Base and onchain protocols. You'll collaborate with technical, community, legal, product, and consumer-focused stakeholders to design governance systems that balance decentralization with growth. *What you'll be doing (ie. job duties):* * *Explore the future token and governance design on Base *- Define potential token goals and develop a phased roadmap for decentralized governance across the Base chain and ecosystem prioritizing long term growth and effectiveness. * *Research and analyze token designs *- Explore learnings from past token efforts, analyze token economics, understand tradeoffs, create scenario analysis. * *Create the technology to govern for billions *- Create the Base constitution and legislative processes that empower aligned contributors (Coinbase, developers, and communities) to make transparent decisions. * *Operationalize governance systems *- Define tools, workflows, and norms for onchain governance (e.g., legislation process, onchain voting) and offchain consensus-building (e.g., expert communities, governance forums, working groups). * *Enable and educate the community *- Create systems, documentation, and engagement channels (e.g., in-app governance portals, tutorials, or community forums) to help contributors and app users understand and participate in Base governance. * *Collaborate with Legal + Risk Teams* - Work with internal experts to navigate regulatory and compliance considerations, ensuring decentralization evolves responsibly. *What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):* * *Token and governance design* - You are passionate about token economics and governance design and are willing to bring new ideas that shape designs for the unique goals of Base. * *Project management *- Strong project management skills with experience working across stakeholders, influencing without authority, and managing complex workstreams. * *Strategic alignment* - You're skilled at building structure from ambiguity and driving alignment across diverse stakeholders, including technical teams, external contributors, and consumer communities. *Nice to haves:* * *Community Engagement Experience* - Background in community management or user education in onchain contexts, especially for non-technical audiences. * *Governance experience* - You've designed or implemented governance systems for DAOs, protocols, or public goods, with experience in strategic design and operational execution. Position ID:P73466 *Pay Transparency Notice:* Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include bonus eligibility + equity eligibility**+ benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)). Pay Range: $176,035-$207,100 USD Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying. Commitment to Equal Opportunity Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the *********************************************** in certain locations, as required by law. Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at accommodations*********************************** Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants Depending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may regulate the way we manage the data of job applicants. Our full notice outlining how data will be processed as part of the application procedure for applicable locations is available **************************************************************** AI Disclosure For select roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided in the form of a voice recording and/or transcript, to assess them against the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the job description. For select roles, Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate. *The above pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment*. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact accommodations[at]coinbase.com.
    $33k-52k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Graduate Research Assistant - MPA

    Troy University 3.9company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Troy, AL

    The Graduate Research Assistant position in the MPA program is responsible forassisting the Director of School of Social Science, the Director of Graduate Studies(MSIR and MPA), and the MPA faculty in the Public Administration area with theadministrative tasks related to research, assessment and accreditation.
    $27k-51k yearly est. 54d ago
  • Technology Researcher - Advanced Hardware & Infrastructure

    Teradata 4.5company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Montgomery, AL

    **Our Company** At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information. That's why we built the most complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI. By delivering harmonized data, trusted AI, and faster innovation, we uplift and empower our customers-and our customers' customers-to make better, more confident decisions. The world's top companies across every major industry trust Teradata to improve business performance, enrich customer experiences, and fully integrate data across the enterprise. **What you will do** We are seeking a Technology Researcher to evaluate emerging hardware and infrastructure technologies, conduct focused research spikes and proof-of-concepts, and identify optimization opportunities for our database and cloud platforms. You will collaborate with product engineering teams to advance innovations from research to production, leveraging AI-assisted development tools to accelerate your work. Key Responsibilities + Evaluate emerging technologies in compute hardware, storage, networking, GPUs, DPUs, and accelerators for potential platform integration + Evaluate technologies such as eBPF, DASK and other communication protocols that all for distributed and heterogeneous system designs + Design and execute targeted research spikes and proof-of-concept projects to validate technology value and measure performance impact + Collaborate with product engineering teams to scope, test, benchmark, and document technology enhancements + Research industry trends, academic innovations, and partner technologies to identify optimization opportunities + Build business cases and present technology recommendations through innovation reviews + Leverage AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate prototyping and development cycles **Who you will work with** On our team, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic group of professionals in Office of the CTO, Product Engineering, Product Management, Sales and other key departments. You will play a crucial role in helping Teradata better understand our customers' needs through dedicated technology research, proof-of-concepts and defining next generation infrastructure choices for our product portfolio. This position will report to the Engineering Fellow of Partner Technology Research and will reside within the Office of the CTO. **What makes you a qualified candidate** Technical Skills: + Distributed systems engineering background with multi-node architecture experience + CUDA X and NVIDIA GPU ecosystem experience + rocM/HIP and AMD GPU ecosystem experience + eBPF, DASK or Arrow experience + HPC or distributed application development background + Public cloud platform proficiency + Foundational database systems knowledge (Teradata experience a plus) + Backend software development or infrastructure engineering experience + Scripting/automation capabilities (Python, Bash, or similar) + Comfortable with modern AI-assisted coding tools and platforms Education & Experience: + Bachelor's degree in computer science (distributed systems focus), Computer Engineering, or IT with equivalent professional progression + 2-3+ years in backend development, systems engineering, or infrastructure engineering + DevOps or infrastructure automation experience **What you will bring** + Confident and resilient; comfortable navigating technical disagreements and feedback + Strong influencer with ability to persuade without direct authority or control of resources + Excellent communicator who articulates technical concepts and business value clearly + Collaborative, self-motivated, and intellectually curious + Thrives in ambiguous, fast-moving technology environments **Why We Think You'll Love Teradata** We prioritize a people-first culture because we know our people are at the very heart of our success. We embrace a flexible work model because we trust our people to make decisions about how, when, and where they work. We focus on well-being because we care about our people and their ability to thrive both personally and professionally. We are committed to actively working to foster an inclusive environment that celebrates people for all of who they are. \#LI-JR1 Teradata is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team, bringing their unique perspectives and experiences to help us innovate and grow. Pay Rate: 84,000.00 - 105,000.00 - 126,000.00 Annually Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on geographic location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and candidate experience. Sales roles will be eligible for commission payments tied to quota achievement. All other permanent roles will be eligible for one of our annual incentive plans, which are based on company financial attainment and individual performance. Employees in this position are also eligible to participate in the Company's comprehensive benefits programs, which include healthcare, life and disability insurance plans, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, and time-off programs. Specific details of these benefits, including eligibility criteria and plan options, will be provided during the hiring process and can be reviewed here: **************************************************
    $41k-56k yearly est. 9d ago
  • Assistant Leader

    Taco Bell 4.2company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Troy, AL

    Troy, AL You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees. At Taco Bell, we live to "Serve Others" with Mas Heart. If you want to "Serve Others" with Mas Heart, read on! The success of your day, week, month, and year is ultimately in your hands. Success means following the brand standard and recognizing your team to deliver an amazing brand experience. You achieve results through your team. When they succeed, you succeed. Every customer experience should be served up with a "Here to Serve" attitude. Essential Functions * Inspire and engage customers and fellow Team Members alike * Train, coach, and recognize the talent before you * Growth through great service * Work approximately 50 hours a week Lastly, create a restaurant experience for team members and customers that you are proud of.
    $32k-49k yearly est. 26d ago
  • Assistant Leader

    Tacala-Taco Bell 4.1company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Tallassee, AL

    Job Description You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees. At Taco Bell, we live to “Serve Others” with Mas Heart. If you want to “Serve Others” with Mas Heart, read on! The success of your day, week, month, and year is ultimately in your hands. Success means following the brand standard and recognizing your team to deliver an amazing brand experience. You achieve results through your team. When they succeed, you succeed. Every customer experience should be served up with a “Here to Serve” attitude. Essential Functions Inspire and engage customers and fellow Team Members alike Train, coach, and recognize the talent before you Growth through great service Work approximately 50 hours a week Lastly, create a restaurant experience for team members and customers that you are proud of.
    $34k-52k yearly est. 16d ago
  • GenAI PhD Applied Scientist - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

    Oracle 4.6company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Montgomery, AL

    Intended for students graduating with their Doctorate degree by December 2025, or have graduated within 12 months of start date. **Location:** this position is fully in office, in our Austin, Nashville, Santa Clara, or Seattle Hub. **The Program:** Our future success depends on hiring world-class, early in career talent who are looking to power next-generation services and solutions. Our program is intended to enhance your overall learning experience, help build your network, and accelerate your opportunity to make an impact. **The Team:** At Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), we build the future of the cloud for Enterprises as a diverse team of fellow creators and inventors. We act with the speed and attitude of a start-up, with the scale and customer-focus of the leading enterprise software company in the world. Oracle Generative AI Service is an exciting team in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. We deliver innovative services at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure. In the Generative AI Service team, you will build and operate massive-scale cloud services leveraging state-of-the-art machine learning technologies. We are committed to providing the best in cloud products to meet the needs of our customers who are tackling some of the world's most challenging problems. The Oracle Cloud infrastructure business is growing at an incredible 52% annually. This kind of growth results from Oracle's strong legacy in helping organizations worldwide tackle their most complex challenges and its reputation for performance, reliability, and security. Join an outstanding team of researchers to advance the state-of-the-art in areas such as: + Generative AI Applications + Agentic Platforms + Reasoning and Planning + Retrieval Augmented Generation + Generative AI Evaluation + Responsible AI + Models' Verticalization + NL2Code, NL2SQL + Multimodal GenAI + Speech **The Company:** Oracle is the world's leading provider of business software. With a presence in over 175 countries, we are one of the biggest technology companies on the planet. We're using innovative emerging technologies to tackle real-world problems today. From advancing energy efficiency to reimagining online commerce, the work we do is not only transforming the world of business-it's helping advance governments, power nonprofits, and giving billions of people the tools they need to outpace change. For more information about Oracle (NYSE:ORCL), visit us at oracle.com (********************************** . **Responsibilities** **What You'll Do:** As an Applied Scientist in the Generative AI Service team, you will be leading the effort of building distributed, scalable, high-performance AI model training and serving systems in partnership with our applied scientists and software engineers. You will dive deep into model structure to optimize model performance and scalability. You will build state of art systems with cutting-edge technologies in this fast evolving area. you will play a key role in shaping the future of Generative AI at Oracle, with an emphasis on Large Language Models (LLMs) and Multi-modality Models. Your contributions will be pivotal in delivering our new Generative AI-powered services for large scale enterprise customers. **Responsibilities:** + Collaborate with product managers to translate business and product requirements into AI projects. + Collaborate with fellow technical leaders to ensure the successful and timely delivery of models and integration of services. + Coordinate with global teams to drive projects from in-depth research to producing production-ready code + Develop new OCI services and features leveraging recent advances in generative AI, machine learning and deep learning. + Design and review the architecture of generative AI, including data, model, training, and evaluation, employing best practices. + Lead and mentor both junior and senior machine learning engineers. + Develop production code and advocate for the best coding and engineering practices. + Participate in project planning, review, and retrospective sessions. + Identify and mitigate risks in our plans and executions, especially at the intersection of business and engineering. + Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate evaluation capabilities, identify new opportunities for evaluation, and explore emerging technologies. **What You'll Bring: (Objective Minimum Qualifications)** + Have a **PhD** in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Linguistics or a related field with a dissertation, thesis or final project centered in Machine Learning and Deep Learning) by **December 2025.** + Strong programming skills in Python and experience with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch. + Deep technical understanding of Machine Learning, Deep Learning architectures like Transformers, training methods, and optimizers. + Practical experience with the latest technologies in LLM and generative AI, such as parameter-efficient fine-tuning, instruction fine-tuning, and advanced prompt engineering techniques like Tree-of-Thoughts. + Hands-on experience with emerging LLM frameworks and plugins, such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, VectorStores and Retrievers, LLM Cache, LLMOps (MLFlow), LMQL, Guidance, etc. + A background in Natural Language Processing and/or Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Software Development, as well as experience in research and development, collaboration, and innovation. + Hands-on experience in one or more areas: ASR, TTS, S2S translation, conversational AI, or related NLP topics. + Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities in AI/ML or speech/language processing domains. + Proven experience in designing data collection/annotation solutions and systematic evaluation necessary for developing and maintaining production systems. + Commitment to staying up to date with the field and applying academic advances to solve complex business problems and bringing them into production. + Strong publication record, including as a lead author or reviewer, in top-tier journals or conferences + Reside in the United States and/or attend a university in the US. + Able to obtain work authorization in the US in **2025.** **Preferred Qualifications:** + Knowledge of LLM and experience delivering Generative AI And Agent models are a significant plus. + Familiarity and experience with the latest advancements in computer vision and multimodal modeling is a plus. + Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms and architectures + Open-source contributions to the AI/ML community + Minimum 3.0 GPA Disclaimer: **Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.** **Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only** US: Hiring Range in USD from: $97,500 to $199,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: 1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion 2. Short term disability and long term disability 3. Life insurance and AD&D 4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) 5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts 6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits 7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match 8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation. 9. 11 paid holidays 10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours. 11. Paid parental leave 12. Adoption assistance 13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan 14. Financial planning and group legal 15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career Level - IC3 **About Us** As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's challenges. We've partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector-and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity. We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all. Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs. We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_************* or by calling *************** in the United States. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.
    $41k-59k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Research Engineer, Language - Generative AI

    Meta 4.8company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Montgomery, AL

    Meta is seeking a Research Engineer to join our Large Language Model (LLM) Research team. We conduct focused research and engineering to build state-of-the-art LLMs, which we often open-source, like our team's recent Llama 2. We are looking for strong engineers who have a background in generative AI and NLP, with experience in areas like language model evaluation; data processing for pre-training and fine-tuning; responsible LLMs; LLM alignment; reinforcement learning for language model tuning; efficient training and inference; and/or multilingual and multimodal modeling. **Required Skills:** Research Engineer, Language - Generative AI Responsibilities: 1. Design methods, tools, and infrastructure to push forward the state of the art in large language models 2. Define research goals informed by practical engineering concerns 3. Contribute to experiments, including designing experimental details, writing reusable code, running evaluations, and organizing results 4. Adapt standard machine learning methods to best exploit modern parallel environments (e.g. distributed clusters, multicore SMP, and GPU) 5. Work with a large and globally distributed team 6. Contribute to publications and open-sourcing efforts **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 7. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience 8. Research experience in machine learning, deep learning, and/or natural language processing 9. Experience with developing machine learning models at scale from inception to business impact 10. Programming experience in Python and hands-on experience with frameworks such as PyTorch 11. Exposure to architectural patterns of large scale software applications **Preferred Qualifications:** Preferred Qualifications: 12. A PhD in AI, computer science, data science, or related technical fields. 13. Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 14. First author publications at peer-reviewed AI conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, CVPR, ICML, ICLR, ICCV, and ACL). 15. Direct experience in generative AI and LLM research. **Public Compensation:** $85.10/hour to $251,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits **Industry:** Internet **Equal Opportunity:** Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
    $251k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Research Assistant I/II/III

    Auburn University 3.9company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Auburn, AL

    Details** Information **Requisition Number** S4787P **Home Org Name** Biosystems Engineering **Division Name** College of Agriculture Title** Research Assistant I/II/III **Job Class Code** HA01 A/B/C **Appointment Status** Full-time **Part-time FTE** **Limited Term** Yes **Limited Term Length** 2 years **Job Summary** **TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE !** The department of Biosystems Engineering at Auburn University is seeking candidates for one or multiple Research Assistant positions. These positions are funded from external sources, and continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funds. The selected individuals will provide professional and technical assistance with research programs focused on the study of agricultural wastewater treatment and bioreactor development. **These are two-year limited term appointments. Continuation of employment is contingent upon the availability of funds.** **Essential Functions** Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Assist principal investigator + Assists in the development of project plans and laboratory protocols + Perform and supervise wastewater bioreactor research activities + Summarize data from research and stakeholder engagements + Prepare technical reports and presentations to support publication + Perform various other duties as assigned by supervisor with regards to sustainable wastewater engineering practices **Why Work at Auburn?** + **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world. + **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education. + **We're Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance. + **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches. + **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged. Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle! Minimum Qualifications **Minimum Qualifications** **Education and Experience:** **Level I:** Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or Agriculture; no experience required. **Level II:** Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or Agriculture and 2 years of experience in research practices and protocols relevant to the position. **LevelIII :** Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or Agriculture and 4 years of experience in research practices and protocols relevant to the position. **Substitutions allowed for Experience:** When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience. Valid driver's license Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications **Minimum Skills and Abilities** Candidates should have documented experience and/or the ability to conduct job duties in environmental engineering and sustainable agriculture. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, demonstrated technical excellence and ability to work both independently and in a team environment are necessary. **Minimum Technology Skills** Basic computer skills Basic skills with electronic instrumentation in the laboratory **Minimum License and Certifications** Valid driver's license required. Desired Qualifications **Desired Qualifications** Desired qualifications include the additional technical experience: + Research experience and knowledge in bioreactor development & design + Experimental design for bioreactor performance analyses + Computational modeling of flow systems and bioreactors + Biological wastewater engineering; microbial culturing procedures + Various analytical instruments such as GC/MS,HPLC ,TOC /TN, Spectrophotometry + Knowledge/experience with chemical and biochemical laboratory procedures Posting Detail Information **Salary Range** $34,610 - $60,300 **Job Category** Research **Working Hours if Non-Traditional** **City position is located in:** Auburn **State position is located:** Alabama **List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position** **Posting Date** 09/25/2025 **Closing Date** **Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement** It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (*************************************** to learn more. **Special Instructions to Applicants** **Quick Link for Internal Postings** ******************************************* **Documents Needed to Apply** **Required Documents** 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter **Optional Documents**
    $34.6k-60.3k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Graduate Research Assistant

    Troy University 3.9company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Troy, AL

    Approximately 20 hours per week associated with Pea River biodiversity and watershed management, to include (but not limited to) the following duties:1. Coordinating communication and general outreach activities between Troy University faculty, undergraduate mentors, local high school science teachers, and their students. 2. Assisting in the development of core Environmental Science curriculum facilitated by undergraduate mentors to middle and high school students3. Assist in the administration of data collection, record keeping, and evaluation tools as needed. 4. Conduct freshwater mussel surveys of the Pea River and assist with other related field activities.
    $27k-51k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Research Assistant I/II

    Auburn University 3.9company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Auburn, AL

    Details** Information **Requisition Number** S4940P **Home Org Name** Horticulture **Division Name** College of Agriculture Title** Research Assistant I/II **Job Class Code** HA01A/B **Appointment Status** Full-time **Part-time FTE** **Limited Term** Yes **Limited Term Length** 1 year **Job Summary** The Small Fruit Breeding Program at Auburn University is seeking a breeding data curator to support the research activities of aUSDA Specialty Crops Research Initiative Program to expand the Rosaceae, Citrus, Vaccinium and Pulse crop databases for big data storage and curation. This curator based at Auburn University will support collecting, curating, and integrating all types of genomics, genetics, and breeding big data into crop-specific databases, and assist with data collection and other breeding activities in the breeding program. **This is a one year limited term position and is funded from external sources. Continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funds.** **Essential Functions** Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: + Collect and curate genomic, genetic, and breeding data and upload to the Genome Database for Vaccinium and Genome Database for Rosaceae + Develop outreach and training materials for specialty crop breeders and researchers + Assist with ongoing research and breeding activities + Contribute to the preparation of scholarly publications This position reports to Dr. Sushan Ru in the department of Horticulture at Auburn University. Meanwhile, the PDs of the Washington State University Drs. Dorrie Main and Sook Jung will closely work together with their cohort of other crop curators and outreach specialists. **Why Work at Auburn?** + **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world. + **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education. + **We're Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance. + **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches. + **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged. Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle! Minimum Qualifications **Minimum Qualifications** **Research Assistant:** **Leve I:** Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Environmental Science, Soils, or a related field and no experience. **Level II:** Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Environmental Science, Soils, or a related field and 2 years of experience relevant to the position. **Substitutions Allowed For Experience:** When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience. Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications **Minimum Skills and Abilities** Willingness and ability to work outdoors in Alabama weather conditions; demonstrated technical excellence; ability to work both independently and in a team environment. **Minimum Technology Skills** + Proficiency in computer applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) + Strong communication and writing skills **Minimum License and Certifications** Desired Qualifications **Desired Qualifications** Posting Detail Information **Salary Range** $35,300 - $55,910 **Job Category** Research **Working Hours if Non-Traditional** **City position is located in:** Auburn **State position is located:** Alabama **List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position** **Posting Date** 12/04/2025 **Closing Date** **Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement** It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (*************************************** to learn more. **Special Instructions to Applicants** Please utilize the attachment feature and attach a cover letter and resume. Only complete application materials will be accepted for review. **Quick Link for Internal Postings** ******************************************* **Documents Needed to Apply** **Required Documents** 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter **Optional Documents**
    $35.3k-55.9k yearly 23d ago
  • Principal Research Engineer

    Oracle 4.6company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Montgomery, AL

    At Oracle Analytics, we are building the next generation of enterprise AI products to enable intelligent data analysis at scale. Leveraging our foundational strengths in data management and enterprise software applications, we are advancing our platforms and applications by deeply embedding cutting-edge agentic AI, generative AI, and innovations in machine learning and optimization. Our AI and Applied Science team is looking for a Principal Research Engineer to work on foundational technology for our AI Data platform and intelligent applications. In this role you will bridge core AI development and production implementation and take responsibility for building codebases and infrastructure for highly visibly AI products from the ground up. You will partner with teams of applied scientists and production engineers to prototype AI solutions, optimize code for performance and speed, and deploy your solutions into products with a global customer reach. **Responsibilities** The role requires a deep technical understanding of LLM architectures, training, and inference. Hands-on experience in LLM adaptation, model hosting, and inference efficiency optimization are a must. Experience in foundation models for structured data, tabular representation learning, graph-based learning, or time series modeling is a strong plus. We are looking for candidates who flourish in a fast-paced startup setting, excel at translating ambiguity into clarity, and value end-to-end ownership. Responsibilities: - Collaborate with a applied scientists and engineers to transition science solutions into production codebases. - Write high quality production-ready code; refactor, optimize and scale existing code. - Identify new opportunities for engineering improvements; actively contribute to improving existing infrastructure and development practices. - Maintain a deep understanding of industry trends and developments in engineering for AI. Qualifications and Experience: - MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of work experience in AI/Generative AI/Machine Learning in an industry setting - Hands-on development experience and a history of transitioning science solutions into successfully deployed products - Deep understanding of state-of-the-art AI models for structured and unstructured data and their engineering implementations - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills - Strong communication skills and a flexible, collaborative mindset. - Excellent coding skills (Python, SQL, C/C++); familiarity with vLLM, Tensor-RT, DeepSpeed, and similar frameworks. Career Level - IC4 Disclaimer: **Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.** **Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only** US: Hiring Range in USD from: $96,800 to $223,400 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: 1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion 2. Short term disability and long term disability 3. Life insurance and AD&D 4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) 5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts 6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits 7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match 8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation. 9. 11 paid holidays 10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours. 11. Paid parental leave 12. Adoption assistance 13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan 14. Financial planning and group legal 15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career Level - IC4 **About Us** As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's challenges. We've partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector-and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity. We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all. Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs. We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_************* or by calling *************** in the United States. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.
    $71k-97k yearly est. 12d ago
  • Research Assistant

    Troy University 3.9company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Troy, AL

    The research assistant position is responsible for data collection and analysis for a research project. The data collection for this research project involves contacting and interviewing potential research participants who are Troy University graduates currently teaching mathematics in middle or high school or aiming to teach mathematics after their graduation. The data analysis involves producing interview transcripts and assist faculty researchers to analyze the data. It also involves some writing tasks, such as preliminary literature review for the research.
    $32k-47k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Research Assistant I/II

    Auburn University 3.9company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Auburn, AL

    Details Information Requisition Number S4940P Home Org Name Horticulture Division Name College of Agriculture Position Title Research Assistant I/II Job Class Code HA01A/B Appointment Status Full-time Part-time FTE Limited Term Yes Limited Term Length 1 year Job Summary The Small Fruit Breeding Program at Auburn University is seeking a breeding data curator to support the research activities of a USDA Specialty Crops Research Initiative Program to expand the Rosaceae, Citrus, Vaccinium and Pulse crop databases for big data storage and curation. This curator based at Auburn University will support collecting, curating, and integrating all types of genomics, genetics, and breeding big data into crop-specific databases, and assist with data collection and other breeding activities in the breeding program. This is a one year limited term position and is funded from external sources. Continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funds. Essential Functions Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: * Collect and curate genomic, genetic, and breeding data and upload to the Genome Database for Vaccinium and Genome Database for Rosaceae * Develop outreach and training materials for specialty crop breeders and researchers * Assist with ongoing research and breeding activities * Contribute to the preparation of scholarly publications This position reports to Dr. Sushan Ru in the department of Horticulture at Auburn University. Meanwhile, the PDs of the Washington State University Drs. Dorrie Main and Sook Jung will closely work together with their cohort of other crop curators and outreach specialists. Why Work at Auburn? * Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world. * Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education. * We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance. * Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches. * A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged. Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle! Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Research Assistant: Leve I: Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Environmental Science, Soils, or a related field and no experience. Level II: Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Environmental Science, Soils, or a related field and 2 years of experience relevant to the position. Substitutions Allowed For Experience: When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience. Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications Minimum Skills and Abilities Willingness and ability to work outdoors in Alabama weather conditions; demonstrated technical excellence; ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Minimum Technology Skills * Proficiency in computer applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) * Strong communication and writing skills Minimum License and Certifications Desired Qualifications Desired Qualifications Posting Detail Information Salary Range $35,300 - $55,910 Job Category Research Working Hours if Non-Traditional City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: Alabama List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position Posting Date 12/04/2025 Closing Date Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their website to learn more. Special Instructions to Applicants Please utilize the attachment feature and attach a cover letter and resume. Only complete application materials will be accepted for review. Quick Link for Internal Postings ******************************************* Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents * Resume * Cover Letter Optional Documents Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates. * LinkedIn * AcademicKeys * The Chronicle of Higher Education * DiversityJobs * HigherEdJobs * HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium) * Indeed * RecruitMilitary * The Tuskegee News * Professional organization or journal * Veterans Assistance Services * Disability Assistance Services * State Employment Service * Social Media * AU Job Bulletin * Notified by an Auburn employee * College or university Career Services * I went to the AU Employment Website directly (********************* * Other * * Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University. * Not a current Auburn employee * Current Auburn employee in position less than one year * Current Auburn employee in position more than one year * * Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Horticulture, Environmental Science, Soils, or closely related field? * Yes * No
    $35.3k-55.9k yearly 22d ago
  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Troy University 3.9company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Troy, AL

    The Undergraduate Research Assistant position in an NSF funded project aims to develop a novel semiconductor-based opto-electronics and all-optical devices. Such devices will then be used in a wide range of applications such as on-chip optical routing and switching and optical sensing. This is an ambitious research project, with a strong interdisciplinary nature, across semiconductor device physics, photonics, plasmonics, and electrical engineering. This position will be responsible for working in cutting-edge computational research in semiconductor Photonics and Plasmonics. Student training will involve: development, implementation of devices, Multiphysics thermo-electro-optic simulations and understanding the dynamics of electromagnetic field interactions with the charge's particles and carrier dynamics in the doped semiconductor interfaces. This position will be also involved in maintaining the Optoelectronics Computational-Lab. Additional job duties include assisting supervisor in writing manuscripts and presenting research work at major conferences.
    $32k-47k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Research Assistant

    Auburn University 3.9company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Auburn, AL

    Details Information Requisition Number S4954P Home Org Name Psychological Sciences Division Name College of Liberal Arts Position Title Research Assistant Job Class Code HA01 Appointment Status Full-time Part-time FTE Limited Term Yes Limited Term Length 4.5 years Job Summary This is a two-year minimum term appointment, up to 4.5 years. Continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funds. The College of Liberal Arts, Department of Psychological Sciences, is seeking a Research Assistant to join the AUBIE Lab. Our lab focuses on examining the neuroendocrine, immune, neural network, and genomic vulnerabilities that contribute to the clinical course and development of alcohol use disorders (AUDs). The lab uses techniques such as fMRI, ecological momentary assessment (EMA), and hormone and immune assays from blood samples. The research assistant will work closely with Dr. Blaine on all aspects of running the research study including planning and managing study protocols and logistics, collecting data, following up with participants, and scheduling participants. Opportunities for mentorship in conference submissions and manuscript writing will be supported. More information about the lab can be found here: ********************************* Essential Functions * Conducts routine or fundamental experiments, investigations and/or studies related to programs and projects in pursuit of new knowledge, techniques and concepts. * Assists with logistical considerations to include equipment, materials, and labor needs. * Collects data/samples related to others' research and in routine cases. Records, compiles, processes and analyzes data/samples. * Documents results and observations in writing as well as presenting results to others. * May assist in the preparation of research results for publication or presentation at conferences to include assisting in literature reviews and assisting in the writing of results and discussions. * May instruct students and/or supervise others' research in area of expertise. * Collects, records, and processes data related to research study procedures (obtaining informed consent, scheduling, conducting assessments, follow-up, etc.) * Assists with the development of project proposals, research plans and protocols, supervises undergraduate research assistants, and assists with logistical considerations including materials and labor needs (e.g., assisting with IRB documentation) * Monitors budget and grant funding and ensures expenditures are within specifications and in line with spending projections; may research, write, submit, and/or administer grants and proposals for submission. Why Work at Auburn? * Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world. * Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education. * We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance. * Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches. * A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged. Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle! Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Psychology, Neuroscience, or closely related field. Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications Minimum Skills and Abilities Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently. Exceptional attention to detail/conscientiousness. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with study personnel. Ability to handle sensitive clinical data from participants. Ability to respond to constructive feedback and work collaboratively in a team environment. (This position is ideal for someone wanting to go to medical school or graduate school in a health-related field, especially clinical psychology or neuroscience.) Minimum Technology Skills Ability to use computers to conduct essential functions as requested, and to learn new software and programs as needed. Prior experience with fMRI, EMA, and/or psychophysiological research are a plus, but not required. Minimum License and Certifications Desired Qualifications Desired Qualifications At least 2 semesters of research experience, or equivalent Experience with any/all of the following: clinical populations; statistics; neuroimaging (particularly fMRI) Knowledge of other software/programs used by the lab (Microsoft Office/Word/Teams, Endnote, Qualtrics, R, Box, PsychoPy, FSL etc.) Enthusiasm for the lab's research topics Posting Detail Information Salary Range $35,300-$49,420 Job Category Research Working Hours if Non-Traditional City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: AL List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position Posting Date 12/16/2025 Closing Date Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their website to learn more. Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Internal Postings ******************************************* Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents * Resume * Cover Letter Optional Documents * Other Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Please tell us how you first heard about this opportunity. (Open Ended Question) * * Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University: * Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee within probationary period * Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee outside of probationary period * Current part-time Auburn or AUM employee * Not an Auburn or AUM employee * * Do you have Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Psychology, Neuroscience, or closely related field? * Yes * No
    $35.3k-49.4k yearly 10d ago
  • Research Assistant

    Troy University 3.9company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Troy, AL

    The Research Assistant in Biological and Environmental Sciences isresponsible for conducting aquatic field and laboratory research. This work includes but is not limited to field locations, collecting data sheets, and participating in data entry andanalysis. This work may also include surveys of focal species andlaboratory work that builds upon data from the field
    $32k-47k yearly est. 60d+ ago

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How much does a graduate research assistant earn in Montgomery, AL?

The average graduate research assistant in Montgomery, AL earns between $16,000 and $44,000 annually. This compares to the national average graduate research assistant range of $22,000 to $52,000.

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