Vox is a user's guide to the news produced by the reporters, and subject matter experts who know it best.
Today, Explained
- Vox's flagship podcast - is an audio expression of that mission: a daily news explainer that is both relentlessly reported and ground-breaking in its sonics and storytelling.
We're looking for an experienced fact checker to maintain our high standards for quality, speed, and accuracy. This individual will help raise the bar on our journalism across the board, by ensuring we develop episodes that meet the highest standard of data-based, evidentiary reporting and that we apply these standards consistently to all our work.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Fact check daily episodes of Today, Explained on deadline:
Using respectable sources only, and as often as possible, relying on first-hand sources
Footnoting the script document with sourcing materials, specifically the first hand material
High capacity for finding first-hand materials quickly on a tight deadline
Deep understanding of how to interpret data and consistently apply high standards to interpreting survey and data material
Strong comprehension of scientific journals and other specialized research material
Confidence to engage in a back-and-forth with the editor, producer and host on the episode, to ensure we put out a completely factual product but also requiring flexibility given that we publish a lot of news analysis
Working on a daily news-focused deadline, meaning there's often work that needs to happen on a quick turnaround.
Collaborate with editors and producers to vet data, guests, and do other research to assist in earlier-stage development of episodes
Contribute front-end research-based feedback, as requested by the leadership team, on producer pitches, reporting we are considering for an episode, or topics we have in development
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
High degree of research literacy in order to dive into and evaluate primary sources, studies, and papers
5-10 years of relevant experience
Passion for journalism and communication
Interest in news topics and politics
Meticulous and detail oriented
Extremely good with deadlines
Excellent communication skills
WHERE YOU'LL WORK
This job is remote.
WHY VOX MEDIA? WHAT WE OFFER
This is a permanent, full-time position. This job is benefits-eligible. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life. You can find more information about our benefits here.
This role is a part of the Vox Media Union, represented by the Writers Guild of America, East
OUR DEI+ COMMITMENT
Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products and services come from people with all manner of backgrounds and experiences. We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work and sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights and best practices. We keep our diversity data public for the sake of accountability, transparency and communication. Learn more about our values here, and our approach to corporate citizenship here.
Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our People & Culture team (************************).
WHAT COMES NEXT
Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @voxmedia.com email addresses, never via text message. Read more about how our recruiting team operates, and how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud, here.
PAY TRANSPARENCY
The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay for this position at the time of this posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience.
Pay Range$76,000-$90,000 USD
$76k-90k yearly Auto-Apply 1d ago
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Researcher
Zenleads 4.0
Remote job
Apollo.io is the leading go-to-market solution for revenue teams, trusted by over 500,000 companies and millions of users globally, from rapidly growing startups to some of the world's largest enterprises. Founded in 2015, the company is one of the fastest growing companies in SaaS, raising approximately $250 million to date and valued at $1.6 billion. Apollo.io provides sales and marketing teams with easy access to verified contact data for over 210 million B2B contacts and 35 million companies worldwide, along with tools to engage and convert these contacts in one unified platform. By helping revenue professionals find the most accurate contact information and automating the outreach process, Apollo.io turns prospects into customers. Apollo raised a series D in 2023 and is backed by top-tier investors, including Sequoia Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, and more, and counts the former President and COO of Hubspot, JD Sherman, among its board members.
Your Role & Mission
At Apollo.io, we believe that our customers are our greatest advocates and inspiration, and we strive to humanize and build empathetically for their needs. As we scale our product, we are prioritizing improving ease of use, delightfulness, and overall user experience dimensions, and we're looking for a Researcher to play a key role in the upcoming phases of our journey.
As a Researcher, you will be integral to driving forward our customer-centric vision-partnering with stakeholders to run critical research projects while helping to grow our research team alongside our Product & Design orgs.
We're looking for someone who is both genuinely interested in & has the skills to take on ownership of complex projects within a hyper-growth company: a creative thinker who can trailblaze new approaches to interpreting data and drive meaningful impacts to our product & company strategy.
Responsibilities:
Conduct In-depth, Agile Research:
Execute user research activities, including but not limited to foundational research, usability testing, interviews, surveys, and ethnographic studies, to gather valuable insights into user behaviors, needs, and preferences.
Persona and Journey Map Development:
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of user personas and journey maps, helping to establish a user-centric framework for product development.
Iterative Testing and Feedback Loops:
Work within the agile development process to integrate iterative testing and feedback loops, ensuring a user-centered approach throughout the product development life cycle.
Usability Testing:
Plan and facilitate usability testing sessions, including recruitment, script development, and post-session analysis. Communicate findings and recommendations to the broader team.
Data Collection and Analysis:
Collect and analyze user data, synthesizing findings into clear and actionable insights. Work with data sets to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for product improvement.
Documentation and Reporting:
Prepare clear and concise research reports, presentations, and documentation to effectively communicate research findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams:
Engage with product managers, designers, and developers to integrate user research findings into the product development process. Ensure alignment between user needs and business objectives.
Coach and Mentor Researchers:
Help junior researchers grow their skillset by providing feedback on their work, and offering direct mentorship.
Stay Informed on Industry Trends:
Keep abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in UX research. Apply this knowledge to enhance research methodologies and approaches within the startup environment.
Continuous Learning:
Actively pursue professional development opportunities to enhance UX research skills and stay current with industry advancements. Leverage learning to contribute to the growth and success of the startup.
Adaptability and Agility:
Thrive in a fast-paced startup environment by being adaptable and agile. Be ready to pivot quickly based on evolving project requirements and business needs. User Education: Share user insights with the broader team, fostering a culture of user empathy and understanding. Help educate team members on the importance of user research in shaping successful products.
Qualifications
Jack-of-all-research-methods: proficient in a wide variety of mixed methods (1:1 interviews, focus groups, surveys, behavioral analyses, card sorting, tree testing, etc.) and know exactly when & why to rely on different combinations of quantitative and qualitative methods for a research plan. Can get started with minimal guidance.
Pragmatic & highly tactical: grounds research priorities in prioritized objectives that will drive tangible user, customer, and business value.
Growth-oriented: loves the process of developing, and enjoys learning new skills and figuring out the most effective ways for communicating research to stakeholders.
Reflexive and dynamic: knows how to resolve tough issues in an ambiguous space and tailor research methods to the needs of relevant audiences. Knows how to move quickly and efficiently.
Autonomous ownership: independently identifies research opportunities to improve the desirability, usability, and delight of business-critical product experiences and have a sense of pride in your work that takes you above and beyond what is requested.
Proactive strategist: understands the importance of learning from different viewpoints and are able to partner cross-functionally to develop research plans that garner insights from across an entire organization.
Excellent communicator: clear and effective in verbal and written communication, and able to build compelling narratives to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Proven: diverse portfolio of projects clearly demonstrates tackling complex problem areas and the outcomes driven.
Empathetic and kind disposition: a team player who is resilient in the face of challenges. Enjoys collaborating with peers & users, and they enjoy collaborating with them. Authentic, humble, and sensitive to the needs of others.
Tinkerer and experimenter: actively incorporates AI to accelerate analysis, synthesize insights, and automate time-consuming tasks-freeing up more time for deep discovery and strategic thinking; you are comfortable experimenting with prototype development to support your cross-functional partners in going from insights to action effectively
5+ years of mixed methods research experience
The listed Pay Range reflects base salary range, except for sales roles, the range provided is the role's On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commission/sales bonus targets and annual base salary for the role. This pay range may be inclusive of several career levels at Apollo and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.
Additional benefits for this role may include equity; company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; at least 10 paid holidays per year, flex PTO, and parental leave; employee assistance program and wellbeing benefits; global travel coverage; life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance; FSA/HSA and medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Annual Pay Range$148,750-$175,000 USDWe are AI Native
Apollo.io is an AI-native company built on a culture of continuous improvement. We're on the front lines of driving productivity for our customers-and we expect the same mindset from our team. If you're energized by finding smarter, faster ways to get things done using AI and automation, you'll thrive here.
Why You'll Love Working at Apollo
At Apollo, we're driven by a shared mission: to help our customers unlock their full revenue potential. That's why we take extreme ownership of our work, move with focus and urgency, and learn voraciously to stay ahead.
We invest deeply in your growth, ensuring you have the resources, support, and autonomy to own your role and make a real impact. Collaboration is at our core-we're all for one, meaning you'll have a team across departments ready to help you succeed. We encourage bold ideas and courageous action, giving you the freedom to experiment, take smart risks, and drive big wins.
If you're looking for a place where your work matters, where you can push boundaries, and where your career can thrive-Apollo is the place for you.
Learn more here!
$148.8k-175k yearly Auto-Apply 20d ago
AI Researcher
Clariti Cloud Inc.
Remote job
Join our mission to provide governments with exceptional experiences so they can do the same for their communities!
What do we do?💥
We empower governments to deliver exceptional citizen experiences.
Check out our ‘About Us' page for a deep dive into our product and what makes us exceptional.
CivCheck is transforming how cities manage plan review and building code compliance. As part of Clariti, CivCheck brings together deep domain expertise and cutting-edge AI to streamline and modernize the permitting process. Our Guided AI Plan Review™ (GPR) platform is the first of its kind and it is helping cities and applicants alike navigate complex building codes with clarity, consistency, and speed. By combining intelligent automation with human expertise, CivCheck empowers communities to build faster, safer, and smarter.
How will you help us make an impact? 👩 💻👨 💻
We're seeking an AI Researcher who will help translate the latest machine learning research into practical, domain-specific proofs of concept (POCs).Working on the CivCheck platform, you will be at the forefront of building and experimenting with cutting-edge models across computer vision, large language models (LLMs), multi-modal learning, and agentic AI workflows. You'll bridge the gap between academic innovation and real-world application - reading and implementing research papers, testing emerging architectures, and collaborating with senior ML engineers to turn prototypes into production-ready systems. The ideal candidate has a strong research foundation, enjoys hands-on experimentation, and is eager to see their ideas move from paper to production.
As a AI Researcher at Clariti, you'll get to :
Read, interpret, and implement recent ML research papers into functioning prototypes
Design and Conduct experiments to validate research ideas, define test metrics/ hypotheses, and evaluate model performance
Apply research to specific computer vision problem domains, tailoring architectures and training strategies for best results on complex unstructured data
Tailor and apply foundational ML techniques to real-world datasets and use cases
Collaborate with engineering teams on model deployment, monitoring and enhancement
Contribute to internal research documentation and share findings with the broader AI team
Identify and prototype potential improvements to our AI systems based on current literature
Stay up-to-date on new research, benchmarks, and techniques in computer vision, generative AI, NLP, and multimodal learning
Participate in team discussions on model evaluation, interpretability, and performance trade-offs
What do you bring to the team? 🧠
Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related analytical STEM field with specialization in machine learning
1-3 years of hands-on experience in applied ML or research (flexible for strong academic backgrounds)
Demonstrated experience training and fine-tuning models from scratch using modern frameworks - including defining layer-level architectures, curating & cleaning datasets, tuning training parameters, and monitoring training/validation set performance
Proficiency in Python and C/C++
Proficiency with PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, or similar deep learning frameworks
Strong software engineering skills with familiarity with best practices in version control (Git), testing, and modular design
Experience implementing core computer vision and image processing algorithms, including feature extraction, object detection, segmentation, and geometric transformations
Strong experimental and statistical intuition; comfortable interpreting complex results
Excellent communication skills, you can explain research clearly to both technical and non-technical audience
Bonus Points 🎉
Experience teaching or mentoring machine learning coursework or project-based work
Experience publishing machine learning research or applied ML work in academic or industry settings
Experience developing computer vision systems requiring high accuracy and reliability under strict tolerances - for example, in autonomous vehicles or medical imaging applications
Interest in the ethical implications of AI technology and responsible AI development and design
Contributions to open-source ML projects or paper reimplementations
Familiarity with LLMs, diffusion models, model distillation, or multimodal architectures
Exposure to end-to-end ML workflows, from training to deployment of models, using cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
What's in it for you?🫵
We invest in and empower our team members with competitive compensation packages, well deserved time off and benefits to keep you and your family healthy! *
💰 The base salary range for this role is expected to be between $120,000-160,000 based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications while considering internal pay equity and our broader pay philosophy. 💰
If you have questions about compensation as we move through the process, we're happy to discuss further.
*Benefits depend on employment type (full-time, part-time, contract, etc).
Things to Note 📝
Background checks - Because our customers trust us with sensitive information, we require all successful candidates to undergo comprehensive background checks before joining our team. We focus strictly on global sanctions and criminal offences that are directly relevant to employment at Clariti, and follow all applicable privacy and human rights legislation.
Travel- Although we operate as a remote company, all roles are expected to participate in occasional travel for in-person company-wide or departmental meetings, typically 1-2 times per year. Additional travel requirements specific to the role, if any, will be outlined in the job description.
We're committed to building an inclusive culture where our team members take ownership over projects, tasks, and outcomes; bring a growth mindset to drive continuous learning and self-development; have the ability to communicate courageously in a direct but respectful way; and are customer-focused by keeping the customer at the heart of decision-making. It's the diversity of our team that helps us make better decisions, by leveraging the diversity in thought & experience across to create impactful solutions as we explore new paths & challenges as we grow. We're working to create a workplace and team that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
Questions? We are here to help
If you require accommodations in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in our hiring process for any reason, please direct your questions to ********************** and we'll be happy to support you.
$120k-160k yearly Auto-Apply 3d ago
Quantum Benchmarking Initiative Researcher
Technergetics
Remote job
Quantum Benchmarking Initiative Researcher
Beware of fraudulent job offers and postings! Technergetics will never extend an offer of employment without a thorough interview process involving face to face interviews either in-person or a virtual Teams meeting from an official Technergetics email address (
@techngs.com
). If you receive any correspondence from an email other than
techngs.com
, it is a scam. Pre-interview code testing is only administered through the
Codility
platform. We will not send out questionnaires or testing through any other platform/site prior to a first interview.
Opportunity Overview:
Technergetics is seeking to
hire
up to five mid-level to senior-level
Physicists, Mathematicians, Logisticians, Computer Scientists, Computer Engineers, Systems Engineers, and Operations Research experts. While a research background is a valuable and applicable skillset for these positions, the objective of them is evaluation, not research.
These positions will work closely with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)'s cross-organizational Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) team to review, validate, and document approaches enabling revolutionary advances in design, engineering, testing, and evaluation in the domain of fault-tolerant quantum computing and exploring computational workflows that include quantum computing procedures. The primary goal of the QBI program is to determine if any emerging approaches to quantum computing can achieve industrially useful operation exponentially faster than conventional predictions.
Position Details
Salary Range: $75,000-$150,000 annually. The successful candidate's salary will heavily depend on how many position qualifications the candidate meets, in addition to education and experience. This is a full-time exempt position.
Remote performance is expected for this position and Technergetics will consider candidates from across the United States. Regardless of location, a successful candidate can expect to travel to the Washington DC area (DARPA), and Support or Performer sites across the country 10%-40% of any given month. Daily activities include frequent VTC meetings and may also require limited/periodic nonstandard work hours to accommodate meetings with team members and Performers across multiple time zones.
Responsibilities and Duties
The day-to-day activities of DARPA's QBI team include performing tasks to identify, select, capture, evaluate, and document the metrics and approaches that DARPA's commercial Performers are developing and applying to build fault-tolerant, utility-scale quantum computers (USQC). The QBI team is responsible for generating and executing plans to assess the timeline, performance and operation metrics, and plausibility of each Performer's technology. Candidates will verify a Performer's ability to build a USQC that operates as intended, and they will document, report, and justify the findings.
Typical work can be divided into three categories:
1. Review and Evaluation
Rapidly digest large quantities of complex Performer-specific technical details, perform relevant independent evaluations, and generate standardized Government artifacts summarizing independent assessments of that material
Evaluate quantum computing architectures, devices, algorithms, and applications including utility and maturity
Identify Performer subsystems and components required to successfully design and construct the system
Discover, develop, implement, execute, evaluate, analyze, articulate, and justify models and simulations at the component, subsystem, and system levels
Assess DARPA and Performer requirements; capture and document the level of maturity of these elements
Identify, assess, and capture design, development, and integration risk
Identify the Performer's interface approach
For efforts with an existing Interface Control Document (ICD), review the information and identify any shortcomings. It may be necessary to convert the Performer-provided ICD to a common framework identified/developed by the Government evaluation team.
For Performer efforts that do not have an existing Interface Control Document, assist the Performer to track system interfaces through an ICD or similar document.
2. Documentation and Reporting
Assist non-traditional performers to complete design reviews
Participate in system concept and readiness reviews
Perform prototype subsystem System Requirements Review (SRR) through Final Design Review (FDR) and prototype construction
Assist with diverse evaluation and documentation activities
Identify, implement, and apply standardized Government and systems engineering products, practices, and documentation
3. Professionalism and Teamwork
Work with a multidisciplinary team of researchers, physicists, scientists, engineers, and subject matter experts to identify problems and synthesize solutions which can be integrated into preexisting workflows and processes
Discover, develop, and lead novel workflows to enhance and improve evaluation processes as new Performers are added to the program
Cultivate a professional and respectful environment of cooperation by listening and considering the views of others.
Be willing and able to seek opportunities for collaboration with personnel from other functional units (finance, contracting, etc.) and other technical areas of participating organizations to accomplish work-related activities.
Education and Certifications:
This project requires, at minimum, graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Mathematics or Engineering discipline.
A Master of Science degree or PhD in Engineering, Logistics, Computer Science/Engineering, Operations Research, or related field is preferred.
Qualifications:
1+ years of professional experience in physics, mathematics, computer engineering, operations research or closely related position is a plus
Knowledge and experience with photonic principles, devices and circuits, integrated photonic chips, and similar
Knowledge and experience with superconductor principles, devices and circuits, integrated superconductor chips, and similar
Knowledge and experience of the principles and practices of using other viable quantum information modalities, such as solid-state devices, atomic systems, etc. for elements of scalable quantum computation
Knowledge and experience with standard Systems Engineering (SE) frameworks and practices (SysML, DoDAF, etc.); Experience with DoE SE practices is a plus.
Familiar with typical DoD reviews, including technical review products and organizational structure
Experience with development/execution of modeling and simulation tools and related software tools and techniques
Ability to leverage mathematics and statistics to analyze, visualize, and explain complex and unstructured data
Comfortable speaking to diverse audiences; capable of organizing and conveying abstract/complex ideas and concepts
Able to expediently generate focused and detailed work product based on evolving/general/nebulous task requests
Understand USAF/DoD structure and current strategic guidance; able to follow and respect the chain of command
Comfortable engaging in frequent and recurring video teleconference (VTC) meetings (camera on)
Candidates absolutely must be capable of working independently to produce timely products, with a mindset that embraces the flexibility required to define and follow the procedures for DARPA's new and evolving QBI program
The following advanced knowledge of quantum computing is a plus:
Experience planning, performing, and conducting experimental quantum research using computer simulations and mathematical models
Specific experience with quantum computing hardware, especially valuable if it is across multiple qubit modalities
Specific experience developing quantum algorithms designed for fault-tolerant quantum computers
Expertise in quantum resource estimation tools and techniques for analyzing quantum circuits
Experience or academic background in Quantum Error Correction and quantum fault tolerance
Background Check:
Applicants selected will be subject to a background investigation, which must be deemed favorable to maintain employment.
Benefits:
Our benefits package includes health, life, disability, dental, and vision insurance coverage and a 401(k) policy with a 3% company contribution & 3% company match.
Other perks include generous Paid Time Off (including a PTO “gift day” for your birthday), 11 Federal Holidays per year, three weeks paid maternity/paternity leave, and annual technology “allowances”.
Wait! Even more perks include referral bonuses, professional recognition awards, healthcare stipends, tuition/education reimbursement (once specific requirements are met), and flexible daily start and stop times for most projects and positions.
Company Description
Technergetics is a US-based company headquartered in Utica, NY, with employees and clients located throughout the country. The Utica/Rome area is a hub of cutting-edge cyber technology research, bolstered by the Griffiss Business & Technology Park's tenants and facilities, including the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL). At Technergetics, we work with a wide variety of technologies, including mobile and web apps, Quantum computing, machine learning and artificial intelligence, AI-enabled edge devices, and many more.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
$75k-150k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
iOS Vulnerability Researcher (Remote)
Cellebrite DI Ltd. 4.0
Remote job
Cellebrite's (Nasdaq: CLBT) mission is to enable its global customers to protect and save lives by enhancing digital investigations and intelligence gathering to accelerate justice in communities around the world. Cellebrite's AI-powered Digital Investigation Platform enables customers to lawfully access, collect, analyze and share digital evidence in legally sanctioned investigations while preserving data privacy. Thousands of public safety organizations, intelligence agencies and businesses rely on Cellebrite's digital forensic and investigative solutions-available via cloud, on-premises and hybrid deployments-to close cases faster and safeguard communities. To learn more, visit us at ******************* ****************************************** and find us on social media @Cellebrite.
Position Overview:
Cellebrite is looking for talented researchers to join the industry's leading digital intelligence Security Research Labs group. As a security researcher in our team, you will be taking part in leading new projects.
Key responsibilities:
* Research on territories with little-explored vulnerability
* Work on the production of world-unique capabilities to extract evidence from phones and other embedded devices.
* iPhones and other iOS devices present tough challenges from a forensics perspective and involve hardware-backed encryption (SiDP), secure crypto coprocessor (SEP), and secured boot chain (SecureROM).
* New iPhones present state-of-the-art exploit mitigations such as PAC, KTRR, and PPL.
* Become a member of Labs Group, focusing on Security Research for mobile devices.
* Execute your shell code on top-notch technology mobile platforms hardened with challenging mitigations
* Collaborate with a team of passionate researchers dedicated to solving modern digital intelligence challenges, years ahead of others in the industry.
* Take part in world-class research results, assisting law enforcement by enabling lawful evidence extraction, and putting criminals behind bars every day.
Requirements
* Proven vulnerability research experience (preferably in iOS) - Must.
* Experience with advanced exploitation techniques
* ARM reverse engineering - Must.
* Cryptographic primitives and weaknesses.
* Hardware research/board design - Advantage.
* You are a security researcher who cares about the ethical values of your work
* You love the art of engineering and crafting a platform-wide native payload, in a fragmented ecosystem of gaping variance
* You are passionate about technology and keen to use your skills to make the world a safer place.
Personal Characteristics
$62k-117k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Societal Defense Researcher
Future of Life Institute 3.7
Remote job
Job SummaryCARMA's Public Security Policy (PSP) Program is seeking a Policy Researcher to advance our work on AI governance, risk mitigation, and emergency response frameworks. This role will focus on disaster preparedness planning for AI-related crises across multiple jurisdictional levels (national, state/provincial, multinational, and alliance-based), vulnerability assessments of critical societal systems, and development of robust governance approaches. The researcher will help identify systemic weaknesses that could be exploited or exacerbated by advanced AI systems and contribute to designing resilience strategies. This requires a broad literacy in the sciences and (both physical and information) technologies. This position offers direct engagement with critical AI safety challenges and opportunities to shape policy responses to emerging risks from increasingly capable AI systems. This is a full-time position, with the expectation of it being long-term, but be aware that runway beyond nine months will require winning more grants. This role is 100% remote but requires occasional travel.
About CARMAThe Center for AI Risk Management & Alignment (CARMA) works to help society navigate the complex and potentially catastrophic risks arising from increasingly powerful AI systems. Our mission is specifically to lower the risks to humanity and the biosphere from transformative AI.We focus on grounding AI risk management in rigorous analysis, developing policy frameworks that squarely address AGI, advancing technical safety approaches, and fostering global perspectives on durable safety. Through these complementary approaches, CARMA aims to provide critical support to society for managing the outsized risks from advanced AI before they materialize.CARMA is a fiscally-sponsored project of Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation.
Core Responsibilities• Conduct rigorous policy research mapping the landscape of current and proposed AI governance approaches, identifying gaps and fragilities in existing frameworks• Assess societal vulnerabilities to advanced AI systems across critical infrastructure, physical safety, information ecosystems, and social institutions• Develop comprehensive AI disaster scenario plans adaptable to different jurisdictional contexts and governance structures• Research how to translate complex technical concepts and risk scenarios into clear, actionable policy recommendations for decision-makers• Draft compelling policy briefs, reports, and blog posts communicating AI governance challenges to diverse audiences• Develop realistic simulation materials and tabletop exercises that stress-test emergency response protocols for AI system failures• Identify early warning indicators and potential cascade failures in AI governance structures• Map institutional dependencies and coordination challenges in cross-jurisdictional disaster response• Analyze existing civil defense and disaster response frameworks for adaptability, or the lack thereof, to novel AI threats• Support PSP advocacy initiatives and strategic relationship development with policymakers
Requirements• Master's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, International Relations, Science and Technology Studies, or related field; OR bachelor's degree with substantial relevant professional experience• Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough policy analysis and produce high-quality written outputs for both academic and policy audiences• Exceptional writing abilities with experience translating complex technical concepts into accessible language for non-specialist audiences• Strong grasp of policy processes, political systems, and strategic approaches to effectuating policy change• Breadth of knowledge, curiosity, and literacy across the sciences and physical technologies• Working knowledge of international relations frameworks and governance structures relevant to emerging technology management• Demonstrated understanding of AI safety concerns, systemic risks, and the sociotechnical implications of increasingly capable AI systems• Self-directed with ability to manage complex projects in a remote team environment while maintaining high attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications• Experience in crisis response planning, disaster preparedness, or emergency management• Background in cybersecurity, biosecurity, critical infrastructure protection, or other relevant risk domains• Understanding of organizational response limits during acute crises• Familiarity with both technical and governance aspects of AI alignment challenges• Experience conducting vulnerability assessments of complex sociotechnical systems• Knowledge of civil defense planning, continuity of government operations, or supply chain resilience• Background in multi-stakeholder coordination across government agencies, private sector, and civil society• Some coursework, experience, or interest in the hard sciences• Experience with scenario planning methodologies and strategic foresight techniques
CARMA/SEE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, gender reassignment, partnership status, maternity, or sexual orientation. We are, by policy and action, an inclusive organization and actively promote equal opportunities for all humans with the right mix of talent, knowledge, skills, attitude, and potential, so hiring is only based on individual merit for the job. Our organization operates through a fiscal sponsor whose infrastructure only supports persons authorized to work in the U.S. as employees. Candidates outside the U.S. would be engaged as independent contractors with project-focused responsibilities. Note that we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.
$64k-117k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Cybersecurity Researcher
Amadeus Search
Remote job
Role: Cybersecurity Researcher Compensation: $175K - $225K + ~0.1% equity Visa: Sponsorship available for all visa types
Company
An early-stage cybersecurity startup (founded 2024) operating in stealth mode. The company has raised $25M in funding and currently employs about 20 people. Backed by top-tier investors, the startup is building advanced security solutions at the intersection of applied research and product development.
Role Overview
This role sits at the cutting edge of cybersecurity R&D. As a Cybersecurity Researcher, you'll combine deep research expertise with hands-on engineering skills to design and implement novel approaches to securing systems and infrastructure. The position blends applied research with practical engineering, giving you a direct impact on shaping new security technologies.
Tech Environment
Primary Language: Python
Focus Areas: Applied research, threat detection, system security, and vulnerability analysis
Role Types: Research Scientist & Applied Research, Security Engineer
Culture & Workstyle
Small, highly technical team (~20 employees)
Flexible work policy (on-site South Bay or fully remote)
High-impact environment with direct contributions to product direction and security innovation
Benefits & Perks
Competitive base salary
Equity (~0.1%)
Visa sponsorship available
Opportunity to own projects end-to-end in a fast-growing startup
Fast Facts
Founded: 2024
Funding: $25M
Team Size: 20
Industry: Cybersecurity
Stage: Stealth, early growth with strong investor backing
$175k-225k yearly 60d+ ago
Researcher (Data Linking and Analytics)
Chapin Hall Center for Children 4.0
Remote job
Chapin Hall is seeking an individual to work on a team engaged in empirical, analytical, and conceptual child and family welfare research across state and international child welfare and other social service systems. The Researcher's main contribution to research projects is leading collegial management, linking and transformation of large administrative datasets across systems, planning and executing statistical analysis, and presentation of projects' findings to answer research and policy questions that impact children and families. The individual will lead and participate in discussions regarding study design and methodology; develop and maintain codes, programs, and functions that transform data into analyzable formats and/or that can be utilized for data analysis; and perform statistical modeling of data using SAS, R, Python, SQL/PostgreSQL, Power BI and/or other appropriate analytic and visualization software programs. To support version control and code documentation in a collaborative environment, the Researcher should have experience with GitLab software or its equivalent and in leading this effort across projects. The Researcher will also participate in meetings with external stakeholders where they will present their own and colleagues' work, write sections of research results for funders and publications, and have experience leading technical discussions with client information technology staff and program managers regarding usage and usefulness of client data and present significant findings and advancements at conferences, etc.
Chapin Hall embraces a Work from Anywhere” approach which offers flexible remote work from anywhere in the United States. Chapin Hall also offers in-person opportunities for staff to build: 1) connections, 2) team cohesion and creativity, and 3) a sense of belonging to the organization. All staff are expected to travel to and engage in a minimum of two annual 2-day “All Hall Convenings” featuring shared learning, teamwork, and fellowship. Reasonable accommodations are made for those who require modifications.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Using R, Python, SQL/PostgreSQL, Power BI and/or other appropriate analytic software programs, independently converts, merges and assembles large-scale administrative data that often needs to be cleaned for analysis for multiple projects.
Develops and maintains programming code that transforms administrative data into analyzable formats and/or that can be utilized for data analysis, with a strong emphasis on policy-relevant insights, quality assurance, and transparency.
Collaborative coding: automates existing and emerging processes for importing, documenting, integrating, and updating data and collaborates in coding best practices such as code review and version control with experience using Git software or its equivalent and in leading such efforts across projects.
Performs statistical modeling and analyses.
Leads and participates in discussions regarding study design and methods, including developing study objectives, sampling strategies, and data collection procedures to achieve study objectives.
Utilize cutting edge child welfare and data science methods to answer policy-relevant research questions.
Leads technical discussions with client information technology staff to ensure the right use of client administrative data to provide the most value for our clients. Develops, employs, and maintains dashboards and other appropriate data visualization techniques to drive assimilation of findings.
Writes research briefs and reports for funders and/or publications in peer-reviewed journals, and assists with report production activities, including proofing, formatting and creating tables and graphs.
Presents research results to external stakeholders and conferences.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
A PhD in data science, biostatistics, computer science, econometrics, statistics, or social science/policy with significant advanced coursework in statistics and programming plus two or more years of applied research experience using child welfare administrative data.
Minimum of two years' applied research experience working with large-scale administrative datasets and data systems in child welfare systems.
Experience in transferring and integrating large-scale child welfare administrative data for applied research and implementation evaluation, including cleaning and diagnosing inconsistencies, resolving inaccuracies, and designing, implementing and managing automated ETL pipelines.
Expertise in child welfare content knowledge, demonstrated through authored peer-reviewed journal articles and conference presentations.
Professional experience with R, Python, SQL/PostgreSQL, Power BI, and/or other appropriate program languages, preferably experience working in a Unix/Linux environment.
Proficiency in advanced statistical methodology, such as multilevel modeling, time series, causal inference, machine learning (ML) in the child welfare context.
Proficiency in collaborative coding, applying best practices including code review and version control, and skilled in using Git to lead and coordinate workflows across projects.
Demonstrate capacity to lead research study design and oversee research projects from inception to dissemination in collaboration with internal teams and external clients, while mentoring junior staff through skill development and professional guidance.
Ability to translate and convey complex concepts and study findings in oral, written and visualized communications; prepare written sections of interim and final reports and contributed to peer-reviewed publications, translating research insights into actionable recommendations for both academic and practitioner audiences.
Synthesize literature to inform research study design and contextualize findings.
Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative while managing multiple tasks concurrently.
Strong attention to detail with good organization and communication skills.
Demonstrated judgment and discretion in the handling of sensitive information.
MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
Must be able to operate a computer extensively for four (4) or more hours per day.
Must be able to travel locally and out of state occasionally.
Pre-employment background checks are required for all Chapin Hall positions. Chapin Hall approaches background checks with respect and fairness, ensuring that every applicant is given equitable review and opportunity. Chapin Hall's background check process complies with Section 2-103.1 of the Illinois Human Rights Act. Accordingly, a conviction will only be considered disqualifying if it has a substantial relationship to the job, or if hiring the individual would pose an unreasonable risk to workplace safety. If you have any questions, please reach out to *****************************.
Formal expressions of interest are accepted online only. A cover letter, resume, writing sample, and reference contact information are required to be considered for this position.
Individuals in need of reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact Human Resources by calling **************, or by sending an email to *************************. Chapin Hall is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values and actively seeks diversity in its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, citizenship status, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, status as an individual with disability, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Per U.S. Department of Labor regulations, Chapin Hall offers visa sponsorship in limited instances for hard-to-fill specialty occupation roles. If you have questions about visa sponsorship at Chapin Hall, please reach out to *****************************
Regarding the salary range
Chapin Hall adheres to a competitive market-aligned salary structure for all its administrative, policy, and research roles. Starting salaries within posted ranges are determined by the Chapin Hall Human Resources Department using a consistent, rigorous, and equitable review process.
Benefits
Chapin Hall provides a strong benefits program that addresses the diverse needs of our staff. The Chapin Hall Benefits Program offers competitive and comprehensive benefit options that allow you to design your own plan, to balance individual needs with affordability and support long-term financial stability for staff and their family. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, sick time, parental leave and retirement options. For more information on our benefits visit our Chapin Hall Website.
$42k-83k yearly est. Easy Apply 2d ago
Sexual Health Researcher
Uwmsn University of Wisconsin Madison
Remote job
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.
Job Category:Academic StaffEmployment Type:RegularJob Profile:Data Scientist IIJob Summary:Key Job Responsibilities:
Documents approaches to address research questions and contributes to the establishment of reproducible research methodologies and analysis workflows
Independently identifies and implements appropriate data science techniques to find data patterns and answer research questions chosen by the lead researcher including data visualization, statistical analysis, machine learning, and data mining
Composes and assembles reproducible workflows and reports to clearly articulate patterns to researchers and/or administrators
Organizes and automates project steps for data preparation and analysis
Prepares data sets for analysis including cleaning/quality assurance, transformations, restructuring, and integration of multiple data sources
Department:
We are seeking a Data Scientist to become an integral team member and collaborator on the development, design, and implementation of a community-engaged, mixed methods research project funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. The Data Scientist will primarily conduct analyses and disseminate findings within research team led by Drs. Lara Gerassi (PI) and Kate Walsh (co-I).
The project used rigorously developed, adapted, and tested Sexual Acts and Materials for Pay or Compensation (SAMP) measure to understand the prevalence and characteristics of young adults (ages 18 to 34) who report SAMP. At the time of hire, the Data Scientist will primarily work on the second and third specific aims of this 5-year, community-engaged project. First, we will identify the prevalence and associated characteristics (e.g., adverse experiences, substance use, mental health problems, harm reduction strategies, and violence) of SAMP in a nationally representative, probability-based sample (Amerispeak) of young adults (ages 18-34) using our adapted measure. We will (a) report the prevalence of sex trading, (b) use Latent Class Analysis (LCA) to examine typologies of those who report providing and considering sex trading and their reasons for doing so, and (c) examine associated health consequences and financial characteristics. Second, we will examine the characteristics of SAMP in a non-probability sample of young people who report having participated in at least one sex trading behavior (ages 18-34). We will use web-based, Respondent Driven Sampling (web RDS) to recruit this hard-to-reach population and replicate and extend aim 2's LCA to understand differences and similarities in sex trading among young adults who report providing different types of sex trading acts, as well as those who endorse particular types and report considering others. Findings will result in a comprehensive understanding of SAMP and consequences in the United States, which is needed to inform prevention and intervention strategies to reduce harm.
In this role, you can expect to:
Lead data cleaning and documentation procedures under the direction of PI and co-Is
Analyze complex research data sets including nationally representative samples and community driven, non-representative samples
Execute analytic plans to identify national prevalence estimates of SAMP and identify harm increasing and reducing circumstances of SAMP
Conduct Latent Class Analyses and general multivariate statistics (e.g., regression) across multiple samples.
Organize and document analysis code for research transparency, standardization, and replication
Support and prepare documents in accordance with data sharing procedures as required by funder
Support administrative processes related to participant compensation and other tasks related to the project's grant.
Supervise research specialist/project coordinator on tasks to support this grant-funded project
Assist in the preparation of annual progress reports, reports for the community, manuscripts, and community and peer-reviewed presentations
Local candidates may choose to work in a hybrid, in-person, or fully remote work arrangement.
The initial term of this appointment is 2 years, with the possibility of being extended based on funding.
Compensation:
The typical starting salary for this position will be $75,000 - $85,000 for experienced candidates. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurance and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.
Required Qualifications:
Knowledge of sexual health, sexual violence, sex work and/or sex trafficking research
Strong background in quantitative statistics including:
Data cleaning and wrangling
Multivariate statistical analyses including regression
Latent variable models including factor analysis and/or latent class analysis
Quantitative analytic skills in statistical packages, such as SPSS, STATA, R and/or MPlus
Excellent writing skills with regard to publication
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to remain highly organized, attend to detail, manage a variety of tasks, and meet required deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of faculty, affiliates, staff, and students
Ability to work independently on set tasks
Ability to engage in creative and independent problem solving
Preferred Qualifications:
Lived (personal) and/or work (professional) experiences or expertise related to sex work, sex trafficking, or providing SAMP
Prior research experience with sexual health, sexual violence, sex work and/or sex trafficking research
Experience with Latent Class Analyses
Education:
PhD in social work, psychology, sociology, public health, or related discipline, preferred.
How to Apply:
Click the "Apply" button to start the application process.
You will be prompted to upload the following documents:
Cover letter
Resume/CV
1 writing sample - with strong preference for a manuscript, article, or dissertation chapter that uses quantitative analyses.
Applicants should ensure their resume/CV and cover letter detail their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field.
Once finalists are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, including a current/former supervisor. References will not be contacted without advanced notice.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Contact Information:
Lara Gerassi, ****************
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.
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$75k-85k yearly Auto-Apply 5d ago
Cryptocurrency Quant Researcher
Quanta Search
Remote job
A rapidly growing proprietary trading firm is in immediate need of a Senior Quant Researcher to join its team. You'll have the opportunity to gain a ton of visibility from senior stakeholders, as you'll be working closely with C-Suite professionals to help ensure that the firms's research efforts are second-to-none.
Responsibilities:
Spearhead the firm's quant research efforts
Collaborate with and manage a team of quants
Perform hands-on quant research and large scale data analysis of the crypto markets
Complete full-cycle research projects
Requirements:
10+ years of experience in traditional quant finance
Experience in risk-management functions
Strong understanding of the digital assets market
Impeccable programming skills
Problem-solving mindset and entrepreneurial spirit
The role can sit in Chicago, NYC, HK or London. Fully remote is possible in the US and/or Europe
Thank you for illuminating hiring with Quanta Search!
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$44k-81k yearly est. 60d+ ago
GRNT201: Grant Researcher
Jerseystem
Remote job
All JerseySTEM roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions. JerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network of pro-bono contributors dedicated to improving access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey.
Members contribute their professional skills and leverage their networks in service of the organization's gender-equity agenda.
Membership is a minimum six-month commitment of approximately six flexible hours per week and includes a $100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership. K-12 educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students are exempt from the deposit.
Overview
This is a pro-bono volunteer position.
JerseySTEM is looking for talented professionals across our departments to commit time and energy as long-term engagement for our mission to provide STEM education to underrepresented middle school girls.
In addition to Corporate and Individual donations, Grants are a potential large source of financial support for the JerseySTEM mission. As a member of the Grant Research Team you'll be helping JerseySTEM to source grants and complete grant documents.
Responsibilities
This role is responsible for researching grants using secondary databases, company websites, foundation center databases.
Developing grant proposals that effectively communicate the organization's goals, objectives, and strategies to potential funders.
Maintaining accurate records of grant submissions and outcomes.
Compile data and record information in Salesforce, Jira or Spreadsheets.
Attend Weekly team meetings: (Sundays 12pm EST)
Qualifications
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
Ability to study and understand programs and funding requirements of the organization.
Strong research and writing skills, including the ability to develop compelling narratives that effectively communicate the organization's mission and goals.
Familiarity with grant application processes and requirements.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
Experience writing grants are preferred.
Ability to study and understand programs and funding requirements of the organization.
This is a pro-bono volunteer position.
$49k-90k yearly est. Auto-Apply 28d ago
DeFi Researcher
Gauntlet
Remote job
Gauntlet leads the field in quantitative research and optimization of DeFi economics. We manage market risk, optimize growth, and ensure economic safety for protocols facilitating most spot trading, borrowing, and lending activity across all of DeFi, protecting and optimizing the largest protocols and networks in the industry. We build institutional-grade vaults for decentralized finance, delivering risk-adjusted onchain yields for capital at scale. Designed by the most vigilant, quantitative minds in crypto and informed by years of research. As of April 2025, Gauntlet manages risk and incentives covering over $42 billion in customer TVL.
Gauntlet continually publishes cutting-edge research that informs our risk models, alerts, and analysis, and is among the most cited institution - including academic institutions - in terms of peer-reviewed papers addressing DeFi as a subject. We're a Series B company with around 75 employees, operating remote-first with a home base in New York City.
Our mission is to drive adoption and understanding in the financial systems of the future. The unique challenges of decentralized systems call for innovative approaches in mechanism design, smart contract development, and financial product utilization. Gauntlet leads in advancing this knowledge, ensuring safe progression through the evolving landscape of financial innovation.
About Applied Research
The Applied Research Organization at Gauntlet seeks to answer DeFi's hardest questions. We provide deep quantitative expertise to top DeFi protocols and ecosystems, including Uniswap, Near, and Movement, on how they can grow, optimize, and de-risk mechanisms within their various systems. Unlike other product-oriented teams at Gauntlet, the Applied Research team provides white-glove solutions and services to top protocols and clients within the Web3, DeFi space.
The Role
We seek to expand our research team to lead client-facing engagements under the Applied Research organization. This role is client-facing and requires direct interaction between the researcher and the client (often top leaders/thinkers in the industry).We are hiring at all levels, from Junior to Lead, based on experience and ability. Junior Researchers are expected to perform high-quality and publishable research on behalf of various clients with direction and guidance from more senior researchers. In contrast, Lead researchers will be expected to support the roadmap and deliverables of multiple clients whilst upholding the quality bar for a team of more junior researchers. This role requires deep expertise in blockchain analytics, quantitative research, and statistical modeling, strong leadership skills to drive data-driven decision-making, and strong communication skills with the ability to interface directly with clients.Responsibilities
Perform in-depth mechanism design and research to develop the next generation of DeFi mechanisms and patterns.
Own client success through the development of research roadmaps and managing the team responsible for executing these roadmaps at a high-quality bar.
Develop predictive models, statistical analyses, and machine learning algorithms to extract blockchain and market data insights.
Work with large-scale structured and unstructured datasets, ensuring data integrity and efficient processing.
Publish research reports and insights on blockchain data trends, protocol performance, and economic models.
Attend international conferences to present Gauntlet's research to the larger DeFi and Web3 community
Qualifications
1-10+ years of experience in research, data science, or mechanism design.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to operate in a client-facing role.
Deep understanding of DeFi and crypto topics through professional work or personal interest and experience.
Bonus Points
Contribute to the forefront of DeFi economic understanding and optimization.
Work on projects that value deep research, quality, and practical outcomes.
Collaborate with a team committed to defining future financial systems.
Master's or Ph.D. in Quantitative fields like Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Physics, or similar fields is a plus.
Benefits and Perks
Remote first - work from anywhere in the US & CAN!
Competitive packages with the added opportunity for incentive-based compensation
Regular in-person company retreats and cross-country "office visit" perk
100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for employees
Laptop provided
$1,000 WFH stipend upon joining
$100 per month reimbursement for fitness-related expenses
Monthly reimbursement for home internet, phone, and cellular data
Unlimited vacation policy
100% paid parental leave of 12 weeks
Fertility benefits
Please note at this time our hiring is reserved for potential employees who are able to work within the contiguous United States and Canada. Should you need alternative accommodations, please note that in your application.
The national pay range for this role is $165,000 - $205,000 base plus additional On Target Earnings potential by level and equity in the company. Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for a company of our size and industry, and are one part of many compensation, benefits and other reward opportunities we provide. Individual pay rate decisions are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skill set, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company.
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$49k-90k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
DL Researcher
Eqvilent
Remote job
We are currently seeking a Deep Learning Researcher. You have stumbled upon a gem in Deep Learning vacancies. A place to put to use your hard-earned experience and show some state-of-the-art work in a highly competitive environment where all your skills will be put to test.
Feel free to go through the details and learn more from our recruitment team.
What You'll Be Doing:
The team you'll join is working on developing solutions based on DL with state-of-the-art performance in terms of accuracy/speed/scalability.
We expect you to have proficient skills in ML, in particular in one of Deep Learning domains.
What We Look For In You:
Proficient knowledge in one of Deep Learning domains (CV, NLP, TimeSeries, Audio, etc.)
Experience in development scalable and reproducible ML pipelines
Competency in conducting experiments to facilitate rapid iterations and validate hypotheses
Nice-to-have:
Top ranks in competitions with prizes and objective metrics (Kaggle, TopCoder, DrivenData, etc.)
Experience in Time Series tasks
Why Should You Join Our Team?
Great challenges with fast feedback loops
A welcoming group of highly qualified international professionals
Cutting-edge hardware and technology
Work remotely from anywhere in the world
Access any of our global offices anytime
Flexible schedule
40 paid days off
Competitive salary
$49k-90k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Web Browser Researcher
Fingerprint
Remote job
Fingerprint empowers developers to stop online fraud at the source.
We work on turning radical new ideas in the fraud detection space into reality. Our products are developer-focused and our clients range from solo developers to publicly traded companies. We are a globally dispersed, 100% remote company with a strong open-source focus. Our flagship open-source project is FingerprintJS (20K stars on GitHub).
We have raised $77M and are backed by Craft Ventures (previously invested in Tesla, Facebook, Airbnb ), Nexus Venture Partners (previously invested in Postman, Apollo.io, MinIO, Druva) and Uncorrelated Ventures (previously invested in Redis, Rollbar & Gradle).
We have noticed a rise in recruiting impersonations across the industry, where scammers attempt to access candidates' personal and financial information through fake interviews and offers. All Fingerprint recruiting email communications will always come from ******************** domain. Any outreach claiming to be from Fingerprint via other sources should be ignored.
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and inquisitive Web Browser Researcher to enhance the accuracy and stability of Fingerprint's core products, including device identification and bot detection. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about JavaScript, Web APIs, and web security concepts, with a strong background in reverse engineering and browser automation.
Responsibilities:
Conduct in-depth research on innovative techniques for device identification and bot detection in modern web browsers.
Explore and analyze existing browser technologies to identify new detection opportunities.
Develop research tools to validate hypotheses and enhance detection capabilities.
Document and share valuable insights regarding web platform security, automation techniques, and browser mechanics with the team.
Take ownership of research initiatives, demonstrating autonomy in ambiguous and evolving environments.
Drive the full research lifecycle-from ideation to validation-before handing off implementation to the dedicated engineering team.
Must-Have Skills:
Strong understanding of web platform technologies, web security, and networking fundamentals.
Proficiency in JavaScript and familiarity with browser internals.
Hands-on experience with reverse engineering JavaScript, including deobfuscation and bot automation techniques.
Solid grasp of internet security, privacy mechanisms, and detection evasion strategies.
Proven ability to conduct independent, complex research and present findings effectively.
High level of personal ownership, autonomy, and initiative.
Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).
Preferred Qualifications:
Expertise in bot detection techniques and countering advanced evasion strategies.
Proven contributions to Chromium, Firefox, or WebKit bug trackers.
Open-source contributions related to web security, bot detection, or browser technologies.
Familiarity with backend development, particularly in Golang (Go).
Our Tech Stack:
Frontend: TypeScript
Backend: Golang
Infrastructure: AWS (Elastic Beanstalk, DynamoDB)
As a Web Browser Researcher at Fingerprint, you will work on cutting-edge technology, directly influencing the evolution of our core products. We foster an environment of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, and we're eager to welcome a dynamic and self-motivated researcher to our team.
If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of web platform research, we encourage you to apply today!
We have noticed a rise in recruiting impersonations across the industry, where scammers attempt to access candidates' personal and financial information through fake interviews and offers. All Fingerprint recruiting email communications will always come from ******************** domain. Any outreach claiming to be from Fingerprint via other sources should be ignored.
Offers vary depending on, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, certifications/licenses, skills, training, and market conditions.
Due to regulatory and security reasons, there's a small number of countries where we cannot have Fingerprint teammates based. Additionally, because Fingerprint is an all-remote company and people can join our workforce from almost any country, we do not sponsor visas. Fingerprint teammates need to be authorized to work from their home location.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment for everyone. We embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to our workplace. Fingerprint strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront in helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace. We highly encourage people from underrepresented groups in tech to apply.
If you are applying as a resident of California, please read our CCPA notice here
If you are applying as a resident of the EU, please read our GDPR notice here
$49k-90k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Threat Researcher (AI)
Wiz
Remote job
Come join the company that is reinventing cloud security and empowering businesses to thrive in the cloud. As the fastest-growing startup ever, Wiz is on a mission to help organizations secure cloud environments that will accelerate their businesses. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proven track record of success and a culture that values world-class talent.
Our Wizards from over 20 countries work together to protect the infrastructure of our hundreds of customers, including over 50% of the Fortune 100, who trust us to scan and secure over 230 billion files daily. We're the leading player in a massive and growing market, but it's still early enough for you to make a significant impact. At Wiz, you'll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our record growth. Come join our team and help us create secure cloud environments that allow the best companies to move faster.
SUMMARY
We're looking for a talented Threat Researcher (AI) to join our team and play a critical role in Wiz's foundational, risk-driven approach to cloud security. This role requires deep technical research into complex cloud- and AI-native environments to identify the most significant, unaddressed risks.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Conduct deep technical research to discover and report novel risks and attack vectors specific to modern cloud and AI-native architectures and systems.
Discover and articulate the highest unaddressed risk areas, working with Product and Engineering teams to translate research into product capabilities.
Define necessary foundational product capabilities by delivering both compelling proofs of risk (demonstrating impact) and technical POCs (showing how to solve it).
Work closely with Product and Engineering teams to ensure comprehensive risk coverage and support the investigation of new and complex product scope.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
5+ years of hands-on experience in security or security research, specifically relevant to modern cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, etc.).
Strong hands-on skills with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go) for automation and research, as well as query languages (e.g., KQL, SQL) for efficient data analysis of security telemetry.
Proven ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and drive complex, multi-quarter research projects from initial concept through to clear, delivered impact.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of successfully collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g Product, Engineering, Marketing) to achieve shared goals.
ADVANTAGE
Specialized knowledge or research experience in AI security, focusing on risks to AI as deployed in the enterprise.
Experience in public-facing work, such as presenting at recognized industry conferences, authoring technical blog posts, or publishing research.
Experience conducting data-driven research and working with large-scale security telemetry to derive statistically significant or high-impact findings.
Benefits
Wiz offers a competitive package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. Below provides a description of our current benefits for employees in the US. Specific benefits may vary by location.
Health & Welfare Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Home Office Setup reimbursement
Flexible Spending Accounts
Monthly Connectivity reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Financial Benefits
Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
Life & Accident Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with employer match)
Time Off
Flexible paid time off + 11 paid holidays
Paid leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical and bereavement leave
Compensation
Starting compensation will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's job-related experience, skills and geographic location. Your Talent Partner can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
This role is eligible to participate in Wiz's equity plan and may also include incentive compensation.
The annual base salary range for this full-time position is listed below.
US Base Pay Range$160,000-$220,000 USD
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based, without the need for visa sponsorship. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.
Wiz is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Wiz will process your personal data in accordance with Wiz's Privacy Policy.
$49k-90k yearly est. Auto-Apply 21d ago
AI Researcher - Part-Time (20 hrs/week)
Zetachain
Remote job
We're building something ambitious at ZetaChain: the first universal blockchain and AI platform that connects everything-Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and more-while pioneering in the GenAI space. We're backed by top investors, live on mainnet, and building the future of blockchain and AI technology. If you're excited about working on big, meaningful problems with a world-class team, you're in the right place.
About the Role
ZetaChain is seeking a part-time AI Researcher to lead high-impact, applied research projects that combine AI, blockchain, and cross-chain interoperability. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a startup environment, is deeply curious, and can independently design, build, and run experiments from scratch.
You will explore cutting-edge directions in generative AI, large language models (LLMs), and agent-based systems - taking ideas from concept to prototype - and collaborate closely with our engineering team to translate research breakthroughs into real-world applications.
What You'll Do
Formulate and execute small, high-leverage research projects aligned with our product roadmap (e.g., LLM evaluation, retrieval, agent systems, multimodal research).
Independently build and validate end-to-end prototypes - from data preparation and model fine-tuning to performance testing and delivering functional demos.
Design and run experimental pipelines autonomously, including setting up research environments and defining evaluation metrics.
Translate research outcomes into executable solutions, collaborating with engineering to integrate findings into production systems.
Stay current with the latest ML and generative AI research, pragmatically adapting state-of-the-art methods to real use cases.
Work directly with company leadership to align research directions with strategic initiatives and ensure tangible, real-world impact.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field (required).
3+ years of full-time, hands-on ML/AI research experience (academic or industry).
Demonstrated expertise or ongoing research in AI agents or generative AI.
Proficiency with PyTorch or JAX, and experience in fine-tuning, evaluation design, and LLM-powered agent experimentation.
Strong software engineering skills in Python, TypeScript, shell scripting, and cloud environments.
Fluency in English, both verbal and written.
Scrappy, self-sufficient, and comfortable working independently with minimal guidance.
Bonus Points
Proven track record: shipped models/agents, open-source projects, or publications.
Experiences with knowledge graph, search engine, information retrieval, natural language processing, multimodal AI.
Compensation
Base Salary: $60,000 - $90,000 (San Francisco benchmark, prorated for part-time)
This is a contract-to-conversion role, starting as a 3-month part-time contract (20 hrs/week) with the potential to transition into a longer-term or full-time position.
In addition to base compensation, this role includes token incentives, designed to align with the long-term success of the ZetaChain network. We believe in building together and sharing in the growth of the ecosystem.
Find out more about careers at ZetaChain and our Culture of Excellence.
Let's build the first Universal Blockchain together.
$60k-90k yearly Auto-Apply 60d ago
Machine Learning Researchers
Mercor
Remote job
Job Description
Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research lab on Project Vesuvius, an initiative designed to evaluate and enhance the ability of large language models (LLMs) to generate structured, high-quality research plans for open-ended machine learning problems.
We are seeking Machine Learning Researchers and PhDs to serve as annotators who will assess and provide structured feedback on AI-generated research plans. The goal is to improve how LLMs function as brainstorming partners for machine learning research.
This is a remote, short-term engagement with flexible hours and opportunities to contribute to frontier AI evaluation and research.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and compare AI-generated research plans for clarity, feasibility, and technical soundness.
Design and compile ML tasks based on real-world challenges and research competitions.
Draft detailed, executable natural language plans for machine learning workflows.
Implement and validate research plans in Python within a Docker environment.
Assess outputs against structured rubrics, provide usefulness scores, and deliver concise, objective feedback.
Ideal Qualifications
5+ years of experience in applied machine learning or a PhD in machine learning or related fields.
Strong understanding of ML research methodologies, experimental design, and evaluation practices.
Excellent analytical and technical writing skills.
Experience with reproducibility or benchmarking in ML research preferred.
Detail-oriented and able to deliver high-quality, structured feedback independently.
Engagement Details
Type: Independent contractor
Mode: Fully remote and asynchronous - work from anywhere, on your own schedule.
Commitment: Maximum 80 hours per week
Project Name:
Vesuvius
This role is designed for researchers and engineers who value autonomy, precision, and meaningful contribution to frontier AI development.
Compensation & Contract Terms
Hourly Pay Rate: Up to $140/hour
Payment: Weekly via Stripe Connect
Contract Type: Independent contractor engagement
Structure: Remote, milestone-based evaluation with flexible scheduling
Application Process
Submit your resume or CV highlighting relevant ML research or engineering experience.
Complete a short AI-based interview and a brief questionnaire about your experience with reproducibility and model benchmarking.
Selected candidates will receive detailed onboarding materials and access to the project environment.
About Mercor
Mercor is a global talent marketplace connecting exceptional professionals with leading AI labs and research organizations. Our mission is to empower experts to contribute directly to the most influential and technically advanced AI projects worldwide. Mercor is backed by investors including Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. Thousands of professionals across disciplines - from research and engineering to law and design - have joined Mercor to build the next generation of artificial intelligence systems.
$66k-129k yearly est. 27d ago
ML Researcher / Modeling Quant
BHFT
Remote job
BHFT is a proprietary algorithmic trading firm. Our team manages the full trading cycle, from software development to creating and coding strategies and algorithms. Our trading operations cover key exchanges. The firm trades across a broad range of asset classes, including equities, equity derivatives, options, commodity futures, rates futures, etc. We employ a diverse and growing array of algorithmic trading strategies, utilizing both High-Frequency Trading (HFT) and Medium-Frequency Trading (MFT) approaches.
Looking ahead, we are expanding into new markets and products. As a dynamic company, we continuously experiment with new markets, tools, and technologies.
We've got a team of 200+ professionals, with a strong emphasis on technology-70% are technical specialists in development, infrastructure, testing, and analytics spheres. The remaining part of the team supports our business operations, such as Risks, Compliance, Legal, Operations and more.
With a strong focus on innovation and performance, BHFT is actively expanding its presence in traditional financial markets. We value a results-driven culture, emphasizing collaboration, transparency, and constant improvement, all while offering the flexibility of remote work and a globally distributed team.
Job Description
We are hiring an ML Researcher / Modeling Quant to accelerate the process of turning research into production-ready models. This role is about speed, precision, and teamwork-designing, training, and optimizing predictive models under real trading constraints. You'll be the bridge between alpha discovery and execution, ensuring our signal library is transformed into strategies that can run stably and efficiently at scale.
Key Responsibilities
Research, develop, and rapidly prototype advanced ML models to drive strategy performance across liquid markets.
Design and optimize deep learning architectures that translate signals and features into actionable strategies.
Evaluate and improve existing production models by refining parameterization, optimizing inference speed, and scaling training workflows.
Own and maintain robust, automated ML pipelines for feature generation, training, retraining, and deployment-built to handle real-time market conditions.
Collaborate tightly with alpha researchers, data engineers, and execution quants to ensure end-to-end integration of models.
Anticipate and mitigate risks like overfitting, data leakage, and model drift before they impact performance.
Qualifications
Master's or PhD in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Financial Engineering, Computer Science, or related field from a top-tier institution.
5+ years of hands-on ML modeling experience, ideally within trading, fintech, or similarly time-critical domains.
Expertise in modern ML techniques (Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, LLMs) with a focus on practical deployment.
Advanced coding proficiency in Python and/or C++ with mastery of ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow).
Demonstrated ability to deploy models in production under latency-sensitive conditions.
Strong collaborator who communicates clearly across teams and moves fast without sacrificing quality.
Proactive, self-motivated, and committed to execution speed and reliability.
Additional Information
What we offer:
Experience a modern international technology company without the burden of bureaucracy.
Collaborate with industry-leading professionals, including former employees of Tower, DRW, Broadridge, Credit Suisse, and more.
Enjoy excellent opportunities for professional growth and self-realization.
Work remotely from anywhere in the world with a flexible schedule.
Receive compensation for health insurance, sports activities, and non-professional training.
$53k-107k yearly est. 31d ago
Travel Product Researcher & Content Curator
Destination Knot
Remote job
Job Title: Travel Product Researcher & Content CuratorLocation: Remote About the PositionWe're looking for a Travel Product Researcher to help identify new destinations, tours, and travel partners for our growing database of offerings. You'll also assist in curating engaging travel content to inspire future clients.Responsibilities:
Research trending destinations, boutique hotels, and unique experiences.
Evaluate tours, attractions, and providers for quality and fit.
Write brief destination guides, blog posts, and trip inspiration content.
Update internal product catalog and assist with itinerary templates.
Work closely with travel advisors to match new options to client requests.
Who You Are:
Passionate about global travel and discovery.
Skilled in online research and organizing large sets of information.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Experience in travel, content marketing, or tourism a plus.
What We Offer:
Remote work with part-time flexibility.
Opportunities for growth into product development or marketing roles.
Travel industry perks and team collaboration.
$35k-66k yearly est. Auto-Apply 8d ago
Usability Researcher
IFG 3.9
Remote job
1. General - Job Title: Usability Researcher 3 (Qualitative Research Methods Focus) - Type: Contract - Level: Mid -Level - Location: Fully Remote domestic Canada sourcing. Any time zone. - Workplace: Fully Remote
- Duration: ASAP to TBD, with potential for extension
2. About the job
- How would you conduct qualitative research to understand user behaviors and preferences?
- How do you ensure that the research insights are incorporated into the product development process?
- How would you contribute to competitor benchmarking studies and segmentation of user base?
- How do you prepare research materials such as interview scripts and synthesize qualitative data?
- How do you present research findings to stakeholders?
Do such questions intrigue you?
3. Summary of the opportunity
- Client Overview: We are hiring for a large search engine company. Join our team to support usability research and user experience design for location -based services on web and mobile platforms.
- Role Summary: As a Usability Researcher 3 with a focus on qualitative research methods, you will contribute to supporting usability research by conducting interviews, benchmarking studies, and usability tests. Your insights and recommendations will help improve the search engine's user experience.
4. What are the key responsibilities?
- Plan and conduct in -depth interviews, benchmarking studies, and usability tests with customers to understand their workflows, pain points, goals, and motivations.
- Document interview outputs in detailed notes.
- Analyze qualitative data to identify patterns, themes, and opportunities for improvement.
- Create presentations and reports to communicate research findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross -functional teams to ensure research insights are incorporated into the product development process.
5. What experience are we looking for to drive success?
- MUST -Have Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience with qualitative research methods and customer interviews.
- Ability to analyze qualitative data and derive insights/themes.
- Experience in creating compelling presentations and reports.
- Bachelor's degree in Human -Computer Interaction, Psychology, or equivalent training.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and customer empathy.
- Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience working with search engines or geospatial tools.
- Previous experience running benchmarking studies and understanding customer workflows.
6. So calling all top performers
- Exciting Opportunity: This role provides the opportunity to work in a small team that has a large influence on a product with millions of daily active users. You will work on evolving search products, potentially with generative AI, and have the opportunity to make a big impact.
- Competitive Compensation: Competitive hourly rate offered.
- Application Process: To apply for this role, please email your resume, highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications, to *******************. Please ensure that your application provides accurate information.
- About this posting: This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment.
- Equal Employment Opportunity: We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join our team and make a meaningful impact! Apply today! Please feel free to drop in your resume at ***********************.