Post job

Graduate research assistant jobs in Springfield, IL - 49 jobs

All
Graduate Research Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Postdoctoral Scholar
Research Engineer
Faculty Research Assistant
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research Scientist
Researcher
Research Fellow
Research Specialist
Research Internship
Doctoral Research Assistant
Research Investigator
Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Research Technician
  • Academic/Faculty/Research Physician

    The Medicus Firm 4.1company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Springfield, IL

    Academic Geriatrics and Palliative Care Springfield, Illinois Work-Life Balance: 3.5 days of clinic and 1.5 days of dedicated administrative time Desirable Practice Setting: Join a team of 3 Geriatricians, 3 APPs and a Behavioral Health team Favorable Call Schedule: No call but there will be 6-8 weeks a year of inpatient rounding with residents Culture: Positive, collegial, learning environment. Compensation & Benefits : Competitive Salary: Guaranteed Salary based on experience Additional Bonus Incentives: 10% of total base salary paid quarterly Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 Comprehensive Benefits Package: Excellent benefits package comparable to all academic institutions Relocation Assistance: $10,000 About the Community Top Ranked Location: Beautiful metro with small town feel Culture: Rich history as the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln and Route 66 major city Lifestyle & Affordability: Diverse living with affordable living Prime Location: Centrally located with regional airport, and DART train to St. Louis & Chicago Job Reference #: 25478
    $49k-71k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Job icon imageJob icon image 2

    Looking for a job?

    Let Zippia find it for you.

  • Clinical Psychologist (PhD, Psy D)-Post Doctoral Fellow

    Lifestance Health

    Graduate research assistant job in Springfield, IL

    At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It's a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health. Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team! We are actively looking to hire talented Licensed Therapists in the area for LifeStance Health, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence. What we offer Psychologists: Flexible work schedules. Compensation range $58,00 Signing Bonus Telemedicine and in-person flexibility. Generous ‘above market' compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings after post doc Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, EAP and more. Collegial work environment. Newly designed and modern offices. Full administrative support. Latest in digital technology. Strong work/life balance. local resources for EPPP prep In house trainings and continuing education offered Psychologists are a critical part of our clinical team. We're seeking Psychologists that are: completion Ph.D. or Psy.D. program Experienced with caring for adult and/or child and adolescent populations. Experienced with psychotherapy and/or testing intakes, planning batteries for assessments, report writing and feedback sessions. About LifeStance Health LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US. LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees. Our values:Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose. If you elect to interact with us via our website, please only use ****************** or *************************** Additionally, our recruiters utilize email addresses with the @lifestance.com domain. Other websites and domains are not affiliated with LifeStance Health and may represent threats to your data security. LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ****************** or by calling ***************. Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.
    $58 hourly Auto-Apply 10d ago
  • Research Scientist - CTRL Labs

    Meta 4.8company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Springfield, IL

    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. Experience with developing machine learning models at scale from inception to business impact 7. Programming experience in Python and hands-on experience with frameworks such as PyTorch 8. Exposure to architectural patterns of large scale software applications 9. 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: 10. 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) 11. Demonstrated software engineer experience via an internship, work experience, coding competitions, or widely used contributions in open source repositories (e.g. GitHub) 12. Experience bringing machine learning-based products from research to production **Public Compensation:** $184,000/year to $257,000/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.
    $184k-257k yearly 60d+ ago
  • PhD Research Assistant - Machine Learning Research Group

    Oracle 4.6company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Springfield, IL

    **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
  • Associate, Psychometrician & Researcher Intern

    Pearson 4.7company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Springfield, IL

    **Why join Pearson's intern program?** Pearson is the world's learning company. We help people of all ages acquire the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their work and careers. We believe that everyone should be able to keep learning, every day and in every way, throughout their lives. Bringing together everything we know about the science of learning and the latest technology; we're shaping the future of teaching and learning. We're looking for the next generation of talented graduates to join our team for an unforgettable 8-week internship. An internship at Pearson is an opportunity to bring your own unique perspective as a learner, together with your academic knowledge, technical skills, and enthusiasm, to help create products that help fix the skills challenges faced by learners, employees and employers. As one of our interns, you will gain a comprehensive introduction to our business. You'll be assigned to a team to support real-life projects that bring our products and services to life and are ready to launch to our learners. On-the-job training and professional development will be provided to enable you to contribute to the business. You'll also have direct access to a senior member of the team, as each intern will be mentored to help you make the most of the 8-week program. During your internship, you will gain valuable hands-on experience to build your resume to stand out with future employers, such as Pearson We foster a work environment that's inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective is valued so that our products reflect the people we serve - our teachers and students, employers and employees, and consumers and learners. **What Does the Internship Program Offer?** Pearson is offering an 8-week summer internship in 2026 for two exceptional doctoral students with strong psychometric skills who are eager to gain hands-on experience in large-scale educational assessment. Interns will engage in various aspects of operational K-12 assessments, including assessment development, item analysis, standard setting, and technical reporting. This opportunity also supports our LEAD goal, as interns frequently collaborate with our research scientists on co-publications and present their work at industry conferences. **Pay rate** The award includes a $9,000 stipend. You will be eligible for accrued paid sick time per the policy guidelines. Please refer to the Sick Leave Policy. **Job Description** As an Associate Research & Psychometric Analyst Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in large-scale educational assessment. Interns will work closely with Pearson research scientists to support operational K-12 assessment contracts, gaining applied experience in assessment development, item analysis, standard setting, and technical reporting. This internship also provides opportunities to collaborate on research, co-publish with experts, and present at industry conferences, enhancing both technical skills and professional communication in educational measurement **What does the 8- weeks involve?** During the 8-week program taking place between June and August 2026, with some flexibility in scheduling. Interns will gain hands-on experience in large-scale educational assessment, working closely with Pearson research scientists. Key activities include assessment development, item analysis, standard setting, and technical reporting. Interns will also have opportunities to enhance their collaboration and communication skills in educational measurement while contributing to real-world K-12 assessment projects. This position is fully remote, with occasional travel to company offices or partner locations as necessary. The role is primarily designated as a Remote Employee. For reporting purposes, the office location will be US-TX-Austin-400 Center Ridge. **Minimum Requirements** + Currently enrolled in a doctoral program in educational measurement, educational statistics, educational psychology, or a related field. + Completion of at least two years of doctoral-level coursework + Strong written and verbal communication skills. + Ability to commit exclusively to the Pearson summer internship (no concurrent internships or externships). _Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply._ _Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racist company in everything we do. We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm, and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential._ _Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive._ _To learn more about Pearson's commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here:_ *********************************************************** **APPLICATION PROCEDURE:** All candidates must apply online at: ********************** Type (21885) in the keyword search box to access the posting. In addition to the online application, each candidate must submit a curriculum vita, copy of graduate school transcript, two letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose describing his or her interest in the internship. All application materials must be received by February 8, 2026. Internship awards will be announced by March 8, 2026. **Who we are:** At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing ******************************************. **Job:** Research, Efficacy, and Psychometrics **Job Family:** LEARNING\_&\_CONTENT\_DEVELOPMENT **Organization:** Assessment & Qualifications **Schedule:** FULL\_TIME **Workplace Type:** Remote **Req ID:** 21885 **Req Type:** Student \#location
    $9k monthly 14d ago
  • Postdoctoral Research Scholar - Dark Matter Theory

    Argonne National Laboratory 4.6company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Springfield, IL

    The position is part of a new collaboration between Argonne National Laboratory, the University of Notre Dame, and UIUC, supported by the Quantum Information Science Enabled Discovery 2.0 (QuantISED 2.0) program. The collaboration team includes Clarence Chang, Tim Hobbs, Dafei Jin, Yi Li, Marharyta Lisovenko, Valentine Novosad, Zain Saleem, Tanner Trickle, and Gensheng Wang. We seek highly qualified candidates to conduct theoretical research on dark matter and physics beyond the Standard Model, with a particular emphasis on opportunities enabled by novel quantum magnonics technologies. Candidates should have demonstrated interest and expertise at the interface of high energy physics, dark matter phenomenology, condensed matter physics, and quantum information science. In addition to the core research program, the ideal candidate will have broad interests in one or more of the following areas: high energy physics, astrophysics, collider phenomenology, or cosmology. The successful candidate is expected to engage scientifically with researchers in the HEP groups at both Argonne and UIUC, building overlapping and complementary research efforts. This advertisement is for a three-year postdoctoral position in theoretical high energy physics (HEP), jointly hosted by Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), with an anticipated start date in Fall 2026. **Position Requirements** + Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (within the last 0-5 years) in physics or a closely related field + Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork Application materials should include: + Cover Letter + Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications + Research statement outlining interests in relation to the advertised position + Qualified candidates will be asked to provide three letters of reference For full consideration, please apply at your earliest convenience. The position will remain open until filled. If you have any questions you may email Tim Hobbs at *********** . The successful candidate will divide their time between Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The specific arrangement of time at each institution will be determined in consultation with the hiring committee and the candidate. **Job Family** Postdoctoral **Job Profile** Postdoctoral Appointee **Worker Type** Long-Term (Fixed Term) **Time Type** Full time The expected hiring range for this position is $72,879.00-$121,465.00. Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. Click here (******************************************** to view Argonne employee benefits! _As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law._ _Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department._ _All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment._
    $72.9k-121.5k yearly 34d ago
  • Civil- Austin Industrial Decatur, IL Research

    Austin Careers 3.8company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Decatur, IL

    Civil Carpenter Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools. Must have knowledge of structural design, the ability to read blueprints, and simple layouts. Must have knowledge of construction trade, practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment and the ability to read and interpret blueprints. Other duties may be assigned. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required. Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws. Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment. Erect and destruct concrete forms, scaffolding and ramps above ground level. Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools. Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports. Construct forms or chutes for pouring concrete. Verify trueness of structure, set grade, check for plumb, etc. Mix, transfer and extend materials such as concrete and asphalt. Fabricate and install concrete reinforcing bars. Place and finish concrete. Maintain clean job site, pick up tools/equipment, secure job site each day-eliminate potential hazards. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required for this Position: Education - no minimum education requirements. Experience - 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience. Austin ("The Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
    $42k-80k yearly est. 19h ago
  • Technology Researcher - Advanced Hardware & Infrastructure

    Teradata 4.5company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Springfield, IL

    **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: **************************************************
    $62k-85k yearly est. 34d ago
  • Token & Governance Research Specialist

    Coinbase 4.2company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Springfield, IL

    ***************** 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.
    $37k-57k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • SIU Research Investigator

    Sedgwick 4.4company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Springfield, IL

    By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America's Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance SIU Research Investigator **PRIMARY PURPOSE** **:** To perform claims investigations utilizing online public and subscription database searches; to conduct various research investigations using specialized techniques and technologies; to analyze results for red flag indicators; to compile results, document findings in detailed, professional reports and make recommendations as appropriate. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES** + Performs research investigation assignments as requested by examiners, clients or assigned legal counsel. + Conducts thorough search and inspection of available public and subscription database records. + Conducts comprehensive background investigations, medical and other facility canvasses, social media searches, social media monitoring, geo-fencing, skip traces, and other specialized research investigations. + Documents findings in a detailed, professional investigative report. + Identifies, documents and communicates red flag indicators and makes additional handling recommendations as appropriate. + Maintains proper documentation of all relevant facts and evidence pertaining to the case in the appropriate claim handling system(s) and ensures investigations are completed according to service expectations and SIU best practices. + Maintains technical competency and adherence with all applicable legal codes and statutes to ensure all investigations are conducted in a legal and ethical manner. + Complies with deposition and courtroom testimony appearances as requested. + Conducts training for new team members as requested. **ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES** + Performs other duties as assigned. + Supports the organization's quality program(s). **QUALIFICATIONS** **Education & Licensing** Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. **Experience** Two (2) years insurance industry experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. **Skills & Knowledge** + Excellent oral and written communication skills + PC literate, including Microsoft Office products + Strong organizational skills + Excellent interpersonal skills + Ability to work in a team environment + Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies + Analytical and interpretive skills + Good judgment and discretion skills + Ability to manage multiple assignments and set priorities **WORK ENVIRONMENT** When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. **Mental** **:** Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines **Physical** **:** Computer keyboarding, travel as required **Auditory/Visual** **:** Hearing, vision and talking **NOTE** **:** Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position. _As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is_ **_$19.00- $20.00_** **_per hour._** _A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits._ The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. **If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.** **Sedgwick is the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company's expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see** **sedgwick.com**
    $19-20 hourly 2d ago
  • HS Part-Time Special Ed Teaching Assistant

    Illinois Association of School 3.8company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Warrensburg, IL

    Teaching Assistant for classroom teachers. Qualifications We are looking for a candidate who has expertise and experience in working with classroom teachers and with students that struggle academically. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively, manage conflict, demonstrate good problem solving skills, and take initiative. Salary/Benefits 17.50 per hour. Hours are approximately 8am-2pm How to Apply *************************************************************************************************** Email interest to ******************* or call ************ Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page *************************************************************************************************** Email Address ******************* School District Warrensburg-Latham CUSD11 ILearn Link ILearn Report Card Link District Report Card Job Posting Date 1/6/2026 Start Date N/A
    $27k-38k yearly est. Easy Apply 16d ago
  • Teaching Assistant - 3rd Grade

    Decatur Public Schools 4.3company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Decatur, IL

    Teaching Assistant Date Available: ASAP Additional Information: Show/Hide TITLE: Teacher Assistant QUALIFICATIONS: * Minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit. * Hold or be eligible for teacher assistant certificate. REPORTS TO: Building Administrator JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities and environment in order that students may learn effectively. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.) * Assist all students in their assigned daily academics as instructed by teachers. * Assist in grading work and assigning students individual academic work. * Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual students. * Provides escorts and assistance to students as necessary. * Helps maintain individual records for each student. * Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction. * Changes will be implemented as needed to meet the individual needs of students. * Is responsible for student safety education and accident prevention. * Reports all unsafe conditions to the school principal promptly. * Reports all accidents or injuries to the principal as soon as possible. * Supervises and intervenes to regulate student behavior so as to alleviate the risk that inappropriate behaviors will place students or staff at risk of harm. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Wages, hours, terms, and conditions of employment pursuant to negotiated agreement. EVALUATION: Performance in the position will be evaluated once every two years in accordance with District's plan for evaluation. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Handle work which deals mostly with people, objects, equipment in a general setting; depth perception and field of vision are important. Employee regularly is required to bend, stoop, twist, turn, reach, lift (up to 50 pounds), carry, pull, push, climb, and kneel; walking and standing approximately 50-75% of each shift. Employee must recognize differences in sound, such as voices/noises that are loud and playful instead of angry and combative; ability to differentiate tones and volumes in conversation. MENTAL DEMANDS: The Teaching Assistant must ensure that children are supervised at all times, and that children are involved in safe and appropriate activities. There may be a number of situations happening at once, and the Teaching Assistant must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Teaching Assistant will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Teacher will have to supervise all students at all times. This position falls under the Decatur Federation of Teaching Assistants - July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 The Salary Schedule is attached above. Benefit information can be found HERE. Attachment(s): * 500.52A - Teacher Assistant.doc * DFTA Salary 25-28.pdf
    $27k-32k yearly est. 8d ago
  • GenAI PhD Applied Scientist - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

    Oracle 4.6company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Springfield, IL

    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.
    $47k-66k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Postdoctoral Appointee - Cosmological Physics & Advanced Computing (CPAC)

    Argonne National Laboratory 4.6company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Springfield, IL

    Applications are invited for post-doctoral positions in the Cosmological Physics and Advanced Computing Group (CPAC) Group in Argonne National Laboratory's High Energy Physics (HEP) Division. Cosmological research within CPAC covers theory, modeling, observations, and experiments targeted at dark energy, dark matter, primordial fluctuations, inflation, and neutrinos. Theory and modeling activities emphasize multi-wavelength survey science, the galaxy-halo connection, cluster cosmology, and large-scale cosmological simulations. Analysis efforts cover topics such as CMB power spectra, CMB lensing, galaxy clustering, redshift-space distortions, weak/strong gravitational lensing, and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML). The observational focus is on optical sky surveys (DES, DESI, Roman, Rubin Obs/LSST, DESC, SPHEREx), CMB instrumentation and observations (SPT), and cross-correlations between the two. Applicants with research experience in any of the above areas will be considered. One of our open positions is to work on AI/ML with applications to cosmological modeling and surveys. Another open position is to work with Matthew R. Becker on weak gravitational lensing analysis with Rubin LSST data. The cosmology effort at Argonne includes staff members from the CPAC group, the Computational Science division, and the HEP Detector Group. The group also includes many postdocs, and a number of graduate and undergraduate students. Postdocs can benefit from strong collaborations with applied mathematicians, computer scientists, device physicists, materials scientists, and statisticians; they will also have access to state-of-the-art microfabrication facilities and world-leading supercomputing resources. Interactions with research groups at Fermilab, the University of Chicago, and Northwestern University are highly encouraged. More details on the CPAC group can be found on our website: ************************ **Applicants should send:** + Curriculum vitae + Brief statement of research interests + Qualified candidates will be asked to provide three letters of reference Completed applications will be reviewed as received, with all applications submitted by December 15, 2025, given full consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Non-email correspondence should be sent to Katrin Heitmann, HEP Division, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 South Cass Avenue, Bldg. 360, Argonne, IL 60439, USA. **Position Requirements** + Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (within the last 0-5 years) + Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork **Job Family** Postdoctoral **Job Profile** Postdoctoral Appointee **Worker Type** Long-Term (Fixed Term) **Time Type** Full time The expected hiring range for this position is $70,758.00-$117,925.00. Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. Click here (******************************************** to view Argonne employee benefits! _As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law._ _Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department._ _All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment._
    $70.8k-117.9k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Research Engineer, Language - Generative AI

    Meta 4.8company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Springfield, IL

    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:** $88.46/hour to $257,000/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.
    $257k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Special Ed Teaching Assistant - SED Program (6.5 hours)

    Decatur Public Schools 4.3company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Decatur, IL

    Teaching Assistant/Special Ed Teaching Assistant (High-Needs School) Date Available: ASAP Additional Information: Show/Hide Requirements: Must be willing and able to lift, position, toilet, physically restrain students at a danger to self or others; implement lessons and collect data under the direction of a licensed teacher. Must be licensed as a paraprofessional in the state of Illinois. Position is part of a collective bargaining agreement. Contract can be found here. Benefits are outlined in the contract. Additional information can be found here. Attachment(s): * DFTA Salary 25-28.pdf * Teaching Assistant.docx
    $27k-32k yearly est. 32d ago
  • Postdoctoral Appointee - AI/ML and ATLAS

    Argonne National Laboratory 4.6company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Springfield, IL

    The High Energy Physics (HEP) Division at Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the ANL ATLAS group with a focus on physics analysis and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML). The successful candidate will contribute to the group's broad physics program, which includes precision Higgs and Standard Model measurements, and searches for new physics and performance studies. Candidates with experience in modern AI/ML methods-such as transformer architectures, tokenization strategies, and embeddings-are especially encouraged to apply. The ANL ATLAS group maintains strong involvement across the experiment, including detector operations, TDAQ upgrades, Software and Computing, ML development, and High-Performance Computing (HPC). The postdoctoral researcher will have opportunities to engage in these areas in support of physics goals. Key responsibilities + Lead and contribute to ATLAS physics analyses + Develop and apply AI/ML techniques (e.g., transformer-based models, tokenization, embeddings) to HEP analysis + Communicate results internally and externally through talks, notes, and publications **Position Requirements** + Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (within the last 0-5 years) in field of High Energy Physics + Demonstrated excellence in physics analysis, including data analysis, statistical interpretation, and results dissemination + Strong general knowledge of contemporary high-energy physics and mathematical methods relevant to physics applications + Effective verbal and written communication skills + Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork Preferred qualifications + Hands-on AI/ML experience, particularly with transformer-based models and related techniques (tokenization, embeddings) + Familiarity with large-scale software and computing environments, including HPC workflows, is a plus Complete applications must include: + Curriculum vitae + A description of research interests + Arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to ************* We will review all completed applications as they are received and will continue until the position is filled. Please contact Walter Hopkins at **************** for questions about the position. **Job Family** Postdoctoral **Job Profile** Postdoctoral Appointee **Worker Type** Long-Term (Fixed Term) **Time Type** Full time The expected hiring range for this position is $70,758.00-$117,925.00. Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. Click here (******************************************** to view Argonne employee benefits! _As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law._ _Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department._ _All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment._
    $70.8k-117.9k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Principal Research Engineer

    Oracle 4.6company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Springfield, IL

    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.
    $76k-102k yearly est. 37d ago
  • Montessori Teaching Assistant

    Decatur Public Schools 4.3company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Decatur, IL

    Teaching Assistant Date Available: ASAP Additional Information: Show/Hide 500.052C TITLE: Montessori Teacher Assistant QUALIFICATIONS: * Minimum of 30 hours of college credit. * Hold or be eligible for teacher assistants certificate. * Montessori training required. REPORTS TO: Building Administrator JOB GOAL: To assist the Montessori teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities and environment in order that students may learn effectively. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.) * Assist all students in their assigned daily academics as instructed by teachers. * Assist in grading work and assigning students individual academic work. * Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual students. * Provides escorts and assistance to students as necessary. * Helps maintain individual records for each student. * Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction. * Changes will be implemented as needed to meet the needs of the individual student. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Wages, hours, terms, and conditions of employment pursuant to negotiated agreement. EVALUATION: Performance of the position will be evaluated once every two years in accordance with District's plan for evaluation. This position falls under the Decatur Federation of Teaching Assistants - July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028. The Salary Schedule is attached above. Benefit information can be found HERE. Attachment(s): * 500.052C - Montessori Assistant.doc * DFTA Salary 25-28.pdf
    $27k-32k yearly est. 32d ago
  • Postdoctoral Appointee - Medium Energy Physics

    Argonne National Laboratory 4.6company rating

    Graduate research assistant job in Springfield, IL

    The Medium Energy Physics (MEP) group at Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for multiple experimental postdoctoral researcher positions. Depending on your background, your portfolio may include work at Jefferson Lab, the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) program, detector research and development, and applications of AI in nuclear physics. Applications received by Tuesday, November 4 will receive full consideration. **Key Responsibilities** + AI-ready data and analysis for the ePIC Barrel Imaging Calorimeter and our Jefferson Lab program + Support for the PRad-II and X17 experiments scheduled to run in CY26 + Lead role in our MCP-PMT R&D program, with emphasis on device characterization and QA You may combine these focus areas with other ongoing projects in our group. **About Argonne and the MEP Group** Argonne National Laboratory, situated near Chicago, is a prominent multidisciplinary science and engineering research center. The Medium Energy Group in the Physics Division, comprises eight staff members, two engineers, and postdocs and students. Our program spans electron-scattering experiments at Jefferson Lab in Hall A, B, and C, including CLAS12 and SoLID. We have led SeaQuest and are involved in SpinQuest at Fermilab and the MUSE experiment at PSI. Our hardware program includes the ePIC Barrel Imaging Calorimeter, and instrumentation R&D such as a polarized lithium-ion source for EIC, superconducting nanowire particle detectors and pixelized MCP-PMTs. **Position Requirements** + Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (within the last 0-5 years) in experimental nuclear or particle physics or a related field + Match at least one of the following profiles: + Experience with modern AI methods for nuclear physics or high-energy physics detector data; or + Hands-on work with PMTs, SiPMs, or MCP-PMTs (test-beam or bench characterization experience is a plus); or + Prior experience working on Jefferson Lab or RHIC experiments + Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork **Application Materials** + Curriculum Vitae (CV) + Cover Letter describing research experience and fit for the role + Contact information for three references to be sent to Kaitlin Raimondi at ************* **Job Family** Postdoctoral **Job Profile** Postdoctoral Appointee **Worker Type** Long-Term (Fixed Term) **Time Type** Full time The expected hiring range for this position is $70,758.00-$117,925.00. Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. Click here (******************************************** to view Argonne employee benefits! _As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law._ _Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department._ _All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment._
    $70.8k-117.9k yearly 60d+ ago

Learn more about graduate research assistant jobs

How much does a graduate research assistant earn in Springfield, IL?

The average graduate research assistant in Springfield, IL earns between $22,000 and $51,000 annually. This compares to the national average graduate research assistant range of $22,000 to $52,000.

Average graduate research assistant salary in Springfield, IL

$34,000

What are the biggest employers of Graduate Research Assistants in Springfield, IL?

The biggest employers of Graduate Research Assistants in Springfield, IL are:
  1. John Deere
Job type you want
Full Time
Part Time
Internship
Temporary