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Applied Scientist II, Prime Video - Personalization and Discovery Science, Personalization and Discovery Science
Amazon 4.7
Postdoctoral scholar job in New York, NY
Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. Prime members can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports - including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies; licensed fan favorites; and programming from Prime Video add-on subscriptions such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads.
Are you interested in shaping the future of entertainment? Prime Video's technology teams are creating best-in-class digital video experience.
As a Prime Video technologist, you'll have end-to-end ownership of the product, user experience, design, and technology required to deliver state-of-the-art experiences for our customers. You'll get to work on projects that are fast-paced, challenging, and varied. You'll also be able to experiment with new possibilities, take risks, and collaborate with remarkable people.
We'll look for you to bring your diverse perspectives, ideas, and skill-sets to make Prime Video even better for our customers. With global opportunities for talented technologists, you can decide where a career Prime Video Tech takes you!
Key job responsibilities
Develop ML models for various recommendation & search systems using deep learning, online learning, and optimization methods
Work closely with other scientists, engineers and product managers to expand the depth of our product insights with data, create a variety of experiments to determine the high impact projects to include in planning roadmaps
Stay up-to-date with advancements and the latest modeling techniques in the field
Publish your research findings in top conferences and journals
A day in the life
We're using advanced approaches such as foundation models to connect information about our videos and customers from a variety of information sources, acquiring and processing data sets on a scale that only a few companies in the world can match. This will enable us to recommend titles effectively, even when we don't have a large behavioral signal (to tackle the cold-start title problem). It will also allow us to find our customer's niche interests, helping them discover groups of titles that they didn't even know existed. We are looking for creative & customer obsessed machine learning scientists who can apply the latest research, state of the art algorithms and ML to build highly scalable page personalization solutions. You'll be a research leader in the space and a hands-on ML practitioner, guiding and collaborating with talented teams of engineers and scientists and senior leaders in the Prime Video organization. You will also have the opportunity to publish your research at internal and external conferences.
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of building models for business application experience
- PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience
- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
- Experience in any of the following areas: algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using Unix/Linux
- Experience in professional software development
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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A leading educational institution in New York is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to advanced research in Experimental Solid Mechanics. The successful candidate will investigate material behavior under dynamic loading conditions and utilize advanced experimental techniques. A Ph.D. in relevant fields is preferred, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. This role offers an exciting opportunity for collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.
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$51k-73k yearly est. 5d ago
Postdoctoral Associate | Bradbury Laboratory
Weill Cornell Medicine 4.3
Postdoctoral scholar job in New York, NY
We are seeking a Ph.D. for a Postdoctoral Associate with at least 2 years of experience in cancer immunology and molecular genetics. Specifically, candidates will be expected to be experienced in, but not limited to, genetic engineering approaches, qRT-PCR, cytokine profiling, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, 10+ color immunophenotyping, imaging techniques, and advanced in vitro models (i.e., 3D cultures, organoids). The ideal candidate should have knowledge of ex-vivo immunological assays that can assess activation and functional status of various cell populations within the tumor (or other pathologic) microenvironments. Understanding the immunomodulatory effects associated with an engineered immune and nano-based constructs that promote enhanced therapeutic responses is desirable. Familiarity with theranostic applications in oncology and experience with in vivo immunological procedures is required. The candidate will 1) profile molecular-genetic changes affecting diseased cell populations, as against normal cells, following exposure to immune and/or particle constructs, as well as 2) utilize these readouts to inform desirable in vivo studies and combinatorial treatment strategies. The prospective candidate will be exposed to a dynamic environment focused on product translation to the clinic and will gain invaluable experience across a wide variety of subjects by working closely with a collegial, highly motivated, multidisciplinary team including immunologists, oncologists, pathologists, chemists, and materials scientists. Interested candidates should email their CV and cover letter to ***********************.
Diversity is one of Weill Cornell Medicine's core values and is essential to achieving excellence in research, education and patient care. We welcome applications from candidates who share our commitment to fostering a culture of fairness, equity, and belonging. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
Salary Range (annually): $66,200- $79,551 based on experience.
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$66.2k-79.6k yearly 4d ago
Biochemist - High-Throughput Screening
Talent Software Services 3.6
Postdoctoral scholar job in Rahway, NJ
Are you an experienced Biochemist - High-Throughput Screening with a desire to excel? If so, then Talent Software Services may have the job for you! Our client is seeking an experienced Biochemist - High-Throughput Screening to work at their company in Rahway, NJ.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities: The Chemical Biotechnologies Group at the client is seeking an experienced researcher to support our high-throughput capabilities.
The mission of the group is to invent, develop, and implement biomolecules and biocatalytic processes to advance the client's pipeline and our impact on the scientific community.
This position in our biochemistry team is responsible for lysing E. coli cell pellets to liberate enzyme in solution or generate enzyme from in vitro transcription translation (iv TT) mix, setting up reactions using this solution as a catalyst solution, quenching reactions and prep them for HPLC analysis, running the HPLC, and analyzing the data generated in support of our protein directed evolution workflow.
The candidate will perform high throughput workflows with 96 or 384 well formats using various automation instruments.
The candidate will have hands-on, extensive experience with instrumentation essential for monitoring substrates and products profiles for reactions, especially Agilent UPLC systems.
In this position, the candidate will have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of team members to effectively coordinate efforts and operate multiple projects.
The candidate ensures activities of assignments are executed such that project deliverables and timelines are met.
The candidate is responsible for good housekeeping and performing work in a safe manner in the work area by applicable safety equipment and personnel protective equipment (PPE).
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Synthetic Biology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry or related field with +5 years' of experience, or MS with +2 years of experience, or PhD.
Experienced in high-throughput screening and automated liquid handling (Biomek or Tecan liquid handling systems) and various analytical methods (HPLC, LC-MS, spectrophotometry, gel electrophoresis, FPLC).
Proficient in preparing chemical and biochemical reactions
Experience with protein handling and biochemical, biophysical, and/or phenotypic protein characterization techniques (e.g., activity assays, SDS-PAGE, UV-Vis spectrophotometry).
Understanding of experimental design and data analysis principles
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent teamwork and multitasking
Good documentation of experimental reports
Software Skills: MS office (Word/Excel)
Preferred:
Experience with one or more of the following: next-generation sequencing, directed evolution, protein expression or microfluidics
Experience in protein characterization and purification
Experience in protein expression platforms (yeast, bacillus, mammalian) is a plus
Experience with data analysis using Python, R, Excel, or similar tools
Industry experience is preferred.
$69k-106k yearly est. 3d ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Lappalainen & Sanjana Labs
New York Genome Center 4.5
Postdoctoral scholar job in New York, NY
The Lappalainen & Sanjana Labs at the New York Genome Center (NYGC) are looking for a motivated individual to work as a Postdoctoral Research Associate within a highly creative and dynamic research team of scientists, computational biologists, bioengineers, and human geneticists. The successful candidate will be jointly mentored by Drs. Tuuli Lappalainen and Neville Sanjana at the intersection of statistical genetics and functional genomics analyses and tech development and have the opportunity to also be affiliated with New York University.
About the labs
The Sanjana lab works at the intersection of genomics and bioengineering. We are curious about many things and are passionate about what we do. We primarily develop new technologies for hacking and understanding biological systems. We try to learn from nature and to re-purpose what we learn to gain deeper insights into how genomes and neural systems function. In the lab, we modify genomes, perform high-throughput screens, differentiate human neurons from stem cells, watch synapses rewire, find vulnerabilities in cancer cells and have a lot of fun in the process. We aim to have a tangible impact on improving human health by creating new biological tools and fundamental biological discovery.
The Lappalainen lab studies functional genetic variation in the human populations by analyzing how genetic variants affect molecular and cellular traits, and how these cellular changes contribute to genetic risk for both common and rare diseases and traits. We analyze these questions both by computational analysis of large genomic, transcriptomic and multi-omic data sets, and by experimental approaches. Our lab includes experts across the field of systems genetics, from statistical genetics and genomics to molecular genomics.
About the position
We are looking for a postdoctoral scientist eager to understand the impact of human genetic variation on gene expression and phenotypes at the cellular, tissue and physiological levels. This position will be at the intersection of computational and wet-lab work, with co-mentorship by both PIs and membership in both labs. The projects for the postdoctoral scientist combines cutting-edge human genetics and genome technology development, with possible projects in CRISPR and single-cell multi-omics, and its integration with GWAS and eQTL data, including novel data from projects such as Developmental GTEx. Recently, the Sanjana and Lappalainen labs developed STING-seq (Systematic Targeted Inhibition of Noncoding GWAS loci with sequencing): content/10.1101/2021.04.07.438882v1. We seek to extend STING-seq to new cell types (including primary cells) and develop next-generation genome editing approaches to answer fundamental questions in human genetics, GWAS and disease biology. In addition, we envision that the postdoctoral scientist will play a major role in developing new projects in a supportive team science environment.
To be considered for this role, please provide: 1) CV with a list of publications; 2) a short summary of your present and future research interests; 3) a list of three references and their contact information with your application.
The ideal candidate will hold a PhD or MD-PhD, have prior research experience in any of the following: molecular biology, statistical genetics, biochemistry, computational biology and/or functional genomics and will have prior peer-reviewed publications. The candidate will be expected to plan and carry out research tasks independently and write-up/present findings on a regular basis. This position can be tailored to a candidate with strong molecular biology skills who are looking to improve their computational skills, or to a candidate with a stronger background in computational genetics or genomics looking to develop expertise in cutting-edge experimental methods.
About NYGC: A cutting-edge environment for genomics
NYGC is an independent, nonprofit, academic research organization dedicated to advancing genomic research. NYGC scientists and staff are furthering new approaches to diagnosing and treating neurological diseases and cancer through their unique capabilities in whole genome sequencing, RNA sequencing, state-of-the art analytics, and the development of genomic tools. NYGC concentrates specifically on disease-based research in the following areas: neuropsychiatric disease (autism, schizophrenia, bipolar); neurodegenerative disease (ALS, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's), and cancer.
Located in Lower Manhattan, the New York Genome Center was founded by and remains closely affiliated with the leading academic medical centers and research universities in the New York region, engaging in research projects with and for these institutions. Essential to our collaborative work is an outstanding faculty, whose members typically hold a joint appointment at NYGC and a partner university. They support our scientific mission by conducting independent research in areas of mutual interest to us and the wider scientific community.
Salary
The pay for this position is $88,000; this includes $70,000 base pay and an $18,000 per year taxable housing allowance.
In addition, NYGC offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits as well as generous time off. This includes Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s); Vacation, Holidays, Sick, and Other Leave, including a paid winter break; a 401(k) match; Life Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; employee Tuition Reimbursement; flexible schedules and telework options for some positions; an Employee Assistance Program; and much more.
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to fostering a workplace environment that is welcoming and fair to all, ensuring that every employee has the opportunity to thrive. We believe that bringing together individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to greater collaboration, innovation, and discovery. Valuing and supporting each employee in reaching their full potential strengthens our organization and enhances our collective success. We recognize that creating an environment where all employees feel valued and included requires sustained effort and dedication from the entire organization.
The New York Genome Center is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, protected veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, partnership status, caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NYGC takes affirmative action in support of its policy to hire and advance in employment individuals who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
FLSA Status - Exempt
This position is eligible for visa sponsorship and relocation assistance.
$18k-88k yearly 4d ago
Machine Learning Research Scientist / Research Engineer, Post-Training
Scale Ai, Inc. 4.1
Postdoctoral scholar job in New York, NY
Scale works with the industry's leading AI labs to provide high quality data and accelerate progress in GenAI research. We are looking for Research Scientists and Research Engineers with expertise in LLM post-training (SFT, RLHF, reward modeling). This role will focus on optimizing data curation and eval to enhance LLM capabilities in both text and multimodal modalities.
In this role, you will develop novel methods to improve the alignment and generalization of large-scale generative models. You will collaborate with researchers and engineers to define best practices in data-driven AI development. You will also partner with top foundation model labs to provide both technical and strategic input on the development of the next generation of generative AI models.
You will:
Research and develop novel post-training techniques, including SFT, RLHF, and reward modeling, to enhance LLM core capabilities in both text and multimodal modalities.
Design and experiment new approaches to preference optimization.
Analyze model behavior, identify weaknesses, and propose solutions for bias mitigation and model robustness.
Publish research findings in top-tier AI conferences.
Ideally you'd have:
Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, or a related field.
Deep understanding of deep learning, reinforcement learning, and large-scale model fine-tuning.
Experience with post-training techniques such as RLHF, preference modeling, or instruction tuning.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Published research in areas of machine learning at major conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP, CVPR, etc.) and/or journals
Previous experience in a customer facing role.
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$67k-100k yearly est. 4d ago
Researcher, Misalignment Research
Openai 4.2
Postdoctoral scholar job in New York, NY
About the Team
Safety Systems sits at the forefront of OpenAI's mission to build and deploy safe AGI, ensuring our most capable models can be released responsibly and for the benefit of society. Within Safety Systems, we are building a misalignment research team to focus on the most pressing problems for the future of AGI. Our mandate is to identify, quantify, and understand future AGI misalignment risks far in advance of when they can pose harm.
The work of this research taskforce spans four pillars:
Worst‑Case Demonstrations - Craft compelling, reality‑anchored demos that reveal how AI systems can go wrong. We focus especially on high importance cases where misaligned AGI could pursue goals at odds with human well being.
Adversarial & Frontier Safety Evaluations - Transform those demos into rigorous, repeatable evaluations that measure dangerous capabilities and residual risks. Topics of interest include deceptive behavior, scheming, reward hacking, deception in reasoning, and power-seeking, along with other related areas.
System‑Level Stress Testing - Build automated infrastructure to probe entire product stacks, assessing end‑to‑end robustness under extreme conditions. We treat misalignment as an evolving adversary, escalating tests until we find breaking points even as systems continue to improve.
Alignment Stress‑Testing Research - Investigate why mitigations break, publishing insights that shape strategy and next‑generation safeguards. We collaborate with other labs when useful and actively share misalignment findings to accelerate collective progress.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Researcher who is passionate about red‑teaming and AI safety. In this role you will design and execute cutting‑edge attacks, build adversarial evaluations, and advance our understanding of how safety measures can fail-and how to fix them. Your insights will directly influence OpenAI's product launches and long‑term safety roadmap.
In this role, you will
Design and implement worst‑case demonstrations that make AGI alignment risks concrete for stakeholders, focused on high stakes use cases described above.
Develop adversarial and system‑level evaluations grounded in those demonstrations, driving adoption across OpenAI.
Create automated tools and infrastructure to scale automated red‑teaming and stress testing.
Conduct research on failure modes of alignment techniques and propose improvements.
Publish influential internal or external papers that shift safety strategy or industry practice. We aim to concretely reduce existential AI risk.
Partner with engineering, research, policy, and legal teams to integrate findings into product safeguards and governance processes.
Mentor engineers and researchers, fostering a culture of rigorous, impact‑oriented safety work.
You might thrive in this role if you
Already are thinking about these problems night and day, and share our mission to build safe, universally beneficial AGI and align with the OpenAI Charter.
Have 4+ years of experience in AI red‑teaming, security research, adversarial ML, or related safety fields.
Possess a strong research track record-publications, open‑source projects, or high‑impact internal work-demonstrating creativity in uncovering and exploiting system weaknesses.
Are fluent in modern ML / AI techniques and comfortable hacking on large‑scale codebases and evaluation infrastructure.
Communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical audiences, translating complex findings into actionable recommendations.
Enjoy collaboration and can drive cross‑functional projects that span research, engineering, and policy.
Hold a Ph.D., master's degree, or equivalent experience in computer science, machine learning, security, or a related discipline (nice to have but not required).
What we Offer
A chance to shape safety practices at the frontier of AGI. Your work will directly lower the changes of catastrophic misalignment.
Access to cutting‑edge models, tooling, and compute resources.
A highly collaborative, mission‑driven environment with world‑class colleagues.
Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits.
If you're excited to push AI systems to-and beyond-their limits so we can deploy them safely, we'd love to hear from you! Join us in the taking on the most important challenge for the world today.
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OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.
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$71k-139k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Machine Learning Researcher
Jane Street 4.4
Postdoctoral scholar job in New York, NY
We're looking for smart and curious individuals to join our growing team and drive our ML work.
On our Machine Learning team, you'll build the deep learning models that power our trading strategies, supported by our rapidly growing computing cluster with thousands of high-end GPUs. Trading poses unusual challenges-large models and nonstationary datasets in a competitive multi-agent environment-that force us to search for novel techniques.
At Jane Street, our researchers, engineers, and traders sit a few feet away from each other and work together to train models, architect systems, and run trading strategies. Depending on the day, we might be diving deep into market data, tuning hyperparameters, debugging distributed training performance, or studying how our model likes to trade in production.
We'll rely on your in-depth knowledge of the machine learning landscape and understanding of a variety of approaches-drawn from LLMs, image models, RL agents, recommendation systems, or classical ML methods-to shape the future of ML at Jane Street. You'll train models for the next generation of our deep learning-based trading strategies, and build the fundamental understanding we need to tackle new markets and situations. You'll also be hiring new colleagues, attending conferences, and teaching techniques to teammates-all of which we consider to be real and impactful parts of the job.
About you
If you've never thought about a career in finance, you're in good company. Many of us were in the same position before working here. If you have a curious mind and a passion for solving interesting problems, we have a feeling you'll fit right in. There's no fixed set of skills we are looking for, but you should bring:
Practical experience working on empirical ML problems
An ability to apply logical and mathematical thinking to all kinds of problems
Intellectual curiosity and excitement about state-of-the-art research across many ML problem domains
Fluency with a versatile set of models and tricks
The hands-on coding skills needed to rapidly implement and iterate on your ideas in Python and your favorite ML framework
An eagerness to ask questions, admit mistakes, and learn new things
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$119k-149k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Embryologist
Columbia University In The City of New York 4.2
Postdoctoral scholar job in New York, NY
* Job Type: Officer of Administration * Bargaining Unit: * Regular/Temporary: Regular * End Date if Temporary: * Hours Per Week: 35 * Standard Work Schedule: M-F, including weekends and holidays * Building: * Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
Columbia University Fertility Center offers innovative and personalized fertility treatment in a supportive and state-of-the-art clinical setting.
The Embryologist will serve as an essential member of the Fertility Center's Embryology Laboratory. This mid-level position is ideal for an embryologist with a solid foundation of clinical experience who seeks to expand expertise in advanced laboratory procedures.
In this role, the Embryologist performs a wide range of embryology laboratory procedures, including semen preparation, oocyte retrievals, fertilization checks, oocyte stripping, embryo assessment, embryo transfers, and cryopreservation. Proficiency in micromanipulation techniques such as ICSI is preferred. Experience with embryo biopsy is a plus; training will be provided for qualified candidates.
The role also includes responsibility for laboratory maintenance, quality assurance, documentation, and regulatory compliance, and requires close collaboration with clinical and lab staff to ensure exceptional patient care and outcomes.
A strong candidate will bring at least 3 years of experience in an embryology laboratory, a strong understanding of embryology techniques and a commitment to continuous learning and collaboration.
Responsibilities
Core Duties
* Performs embryology laboratory procedures as directed by the Laboratory Supervisor and/or Director, including semen preparation, oocyte retrievals, fertilization checks, oocyte stripping, embryo grading and selection, embryo transfers, cryopreservation and warming (sperm, oocytes, embryos), and ICSI.
* Prepares and sets up materials for treatment cycles using aseptic techniques, including culture dish preparation, cryopreservation, and warming procedures.
* Assists in inventory management of culture media, consumables, and supplies.
* Accurately documents patient and procedure data in electronic medical records (EMR) and prepares related documentation, including ART worksheets.
* Participates in chain of custody and specimen witnessing procedures.
* Maintains laboratory compliance through routine cleaning, equipment checks, and quality control (QC) procedures; escalates any deviations to the Laboratory Supervisor and/or Director.
* Supports safety and quality improvement initiatives through participation in debriefs, safety huddles, and incident reporting.
* Adheres to all safety protocols and uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
* Assists in drafting standard operating procedures (SOPs) and supports clinical research as assigned.
* Reports incidents or non-conformities to Laboratory Supervisor and/or Director.
* Performs additional duties within scope of training and experience.
* Regular weekend/holiday work is a condition of employment and is scheduled on a rotating basis.
People
* Contributes to the implementation of action plans as needed and reports on progress.
* Models professionalism and ethical behavior in interactions with all patients, visitors, vendors, and faculty, and staff.
* Demonstrates strong communication skills and works collaboratively with clinical staff, including physicians, nurses, and coordinators, to ensure seamless care and positive patient experiences.
* Demonstrates self-development and keeps current on relevant topics.
Strategy and Continuous Improvement
* Contributes to a culture of learning, safety, and continuous improvement by sharing ideas to optimize laboratory workflows and patient care.
* Actively expands knowledge of IVF procedures and seeks opportunities for skill development and collaboration.
* Participates in departmental initiatives and special projects that support operational goals and enhance team performance.
* Identifies and addresses patient safety or experience concerns within scope of training and responsibility.
* Supports preparation for inspections and audits by assisting with documentation and operational readiness tasks.
* Aids in the implementation of process changes and communicates feedback to management to help improve adoption and effectiveness.
* Adheres to all safety, privacy, and regulatory protocols, including OSHA, EH&S, NYDOH, and HIPAA.
* Completes required trainings and stays informed on institutional and departmental policies and procedures.
* Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.
Minimum Qualifications
* Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus three years of related experience.
* At least 3 years of clinical embryology laboratory experience.
* Proficiency in core embryology techniques.
* Strong understanding of embryology tools, software, and laboratory instruments.
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under a laminar flow hood and microscope with precision.
* Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and follow through consistently.
* Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, service-oriented mindset.
* Demonstrates adaptability, initiative, and professionalism in a dynamic clinical setting.
* Ability to interpret and apply data in support of laboratory initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
* Comfortable working in diverse, team-based environments and committed to fostering equity and inclusion.
* Proficient in basic computer applications, including electronic medical records and Microsoft Office Suite.
* Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to patient care and laboratory excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
* Master's degree in embryology or related field.
* Experience with electronic medical records a plus.
* Biopsy experience preferred but not required. Training can be provided.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is dedicated to the goal of building a multicultural faculty and staff committed to teaching, working and serving in a diverse community, and strongly encourages applications from candidates of traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.
We are continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance the diversity of our workplace and the effectiveness of our organization.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
$100k-150k yearly 5d ago
Patron Impact & Satisfaction Researcher - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
The New York Public Library 4.5
Postdoctoral scholar job in New York, NY
Job DescriptionDescriptionOverview The Strategy & Public Impact team is The New York Public Library's central node of information and insights about its users, usage, and impact. We support decision makers and program staff across the institution through business intelligence, impact assessment, strategic conversations, user research, and data mentorship.
The Patron Impact & Satisfaction Researcher will play an important role in helping the Library meet its full potential as a vital, relevant, and accessible public institution that is equitably used across our service area. Our patrons' satisfaction with the quality and outcomes of their library experience not only influences their future library use - it can also shape their views of, and support for, civic institutions and public life more broadly.
The Patron Impact & Satisfaction Researcher's mandate is the development, analysis, and dissemination of survey-derived metrics tracking our patron (and broader community) experience, satisfaction, and impact, at the level of the Library overall, as well as its specific programs and services.
This is a great opportunity for someone interested in applying their research and analytical skills to identifying the drivers underlying library “magic” and recommending ways to broaden and deepen it, thereby enhancing our benefit to the communities we serve.
Key responsibilities
Metric development: Translate outcome and impact goals from internal logic models into a core set of experience, satisfaction, and impact measures for specific offerings, and for the Library overall
Survey development and testing: Operationalize these metrics into survey questions to be administered to patrons and community members
Data infrastructure: Build the process by which these metrics are regularly gathered, at scale, in living data streams across the Library's physical and digital touchpoints
Data monitoring: Develop approaches to continuously track patterns in metrics
Data analysis: Determine the core drivers underlying experience, satisfaction, and impact across time, location, audience, and at key points in service life cycle
Synthesis with other research: Build bridges between these metrics and the Strategy & Public Impact team's other data streams, marrying trends and insights from survey responses to patterns of usage (e.g. attendance, borrowing)
Opportunity identification: Make programmatic and policy recommendations to better fulfill unmet patron and community needs
Cross-team communication and partnership: Share trends, insights, and recommendations with program and operational partners across the Library, collaborating on actionable improvements to experience, satisfaction, and impact
In 1 month, the Patron Impact & Satisfaction Researcher will:
Get acquainted with Strategy and Public Impact patron research approaches and our qualitative and quantitative data streams
Learn the organizational structure of the Library, meet our key internal stakeholders, and absorb what we have already learned about our patrons and the communities they come from
Get acquainted with the Library's mission and current goals of the major divisions of the institution
In 3 months, they will:
Become proficient in our ongoing patron research, existing metrics and key reports, and identify areas of patron experience and library impact for core metric development
Join the team in creating and fielding patron and staff surveys, and drafting reports based on our findings
In 6 months, they will:
Take primary responsibility for survey-based research: from understanding the research questions, through translating them into survey questions and methodologies, and fielding patron and staff surveys, to analyzing and synthesizing the results
Suggest ways of enriching and deepening the findings from qualitative research and surveys with other data streams (e.g., circulation or visits)
Independently prepare reports communicating our findings to various internal and external audiences
Join the team in raising and articulating questions driving our future research agenda
Required Education, Experience & SkillsRequired Education & Certifications
Bachelor's degree required, a graduate degree in social science or other relevant discipline recommended
2 years of hands-on professional experience - or an equivalent combination of education and work experience - in an applied research role involving survey and metrics development and analysis
Preferred experience with survey-based research in a non-profit, educational or cultural institution setting
Required Skills
Strong command of survey methods and evaluation methodologies, including potential research questions and techniques and research tools/software
Familiarity with core statistical techniques such as significance testing, correlation, regression, distributions, factor and cluster analysis, and basic predictive modeling
Basic proficiency in R (preferred), Python, or other statistical programming language
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google apps suites, especially Excel and Google sheets
Ability to systematize output from, and detect patterns within, qualitative data sets
Ability to independently produce high-standard, presentation-ready deliverables
Ability to clearly and persuasively communicate analytical insights and methodologies verbally, visually, and in writing to employees at all levels of the organization
Ability to to establish trusting relationships within a diverse organization, across multiple levels of management and staff
Demonstrated learning mindset, with a continual appetite for developing skills, asking new questions, and absorbing information
Preferred: ability to communicate effectively in Spanish or Chinese
Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities
More...Please Note: Effective August 2, 2021, absent a qualifying exception for medical or religious reasons, newly hired employees of the New York Public Library must present proof of receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination and may not begin employment at the Library until 14 days after their receipt of their second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or 14 days after their first dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Newly hired employees who need additional time to receive their vaccination prior to their start date may request an adjournment of their start date with their hiring manager. The Library will consider such requests on a case by case basis, depending upon the Library's operational needs, among other factors. The Library will further consider exemptions for prospective employees who cannot become vaccinated due to a qualifying medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief or practice. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment and who seek a medical or religious exemption to the Library's vaccination policy will be provided with additional instructions at the time of the conditional offer.
Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
Be Resourceful in solving problems
Be Curious in all aspects of your work
Be Welcoming and Inclusive
Work Environment
Office setting (with some flexibility to telecommute 2-3 days a week, work duties and general Library policy allowing)
Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
Physical Duties
May require travel within NYC (related to fielding surveys, visiting NYPL branches and the communities we serve)
Pre-Placement Physical Required?
No
Union/Non Union
Non-Union
FLSA Status
Exempt
Schedule
35 hrs/week
$62k-96k yearly est. 31d ago
Contract Pharma Molecular Biologist
Cogent Scientific
Postdoctoral scholar job in New York, NY
Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is looking for the right people to accomplish our Mission: to build lasting partnerships that enable the life sciences industry to accelerate discovery and innovation in research and manufacturing. We can offer you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge while working among experts in their fields and with cutting-edge instrumentation.
Cogent Scientific offers competitive pay (with relocation bonus as needed), attractive benefits (such as medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k); parental leave; PTO and paid holidays; etc.) and an exciting work environment. We aim to recruit the best people who stand out among their peers and embody our Core Values:
• Client Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed.
• Outstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance.
• Good: We act ethically and morally.
• Employee-Centric: We honor and support our employees.
• Nimble: We are prepared to adapt in an ever-changing industry.
• Team-Oriented: We collaborate with each other and with our clients.
We currently have a role available for a Pharma Molecular Biologist to join our New York City team on a 1 year contract.
Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Demonstrating laboratory expertise with biologic assays aimed at drug development including monoclonal antibodies (mAb), antibody-drug conjugates (ADC) and T-Cell Engagers (TCE) platforms.
Must be proficient in cell culture techniques, ELISA, and flow cytometry (antibody selection, method optimization, analysis).
Must be able to maintain multiple cell lines simultaneously (approx. 2-10).
Performing functional antibody screening and profiling (including tumor cell signaling assays, internalization, tumor cell killing assays, cytokine release assays).
Conducting potential drug candidate evaluation in both in vitro (Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic (PK/PD), receptor occupancy, density, cytokine release), and ex vivo assays (tumor isolation, analysis of blood cells).
Designing and executing studies to select and deliver potential drug candidates.
Communicate results at project team meetings, be involved in the coordination and preparation of presentations as needed.
Job requirements include, but are not limited to:
MS-Molecular/Cellular Biology or related field with 1+ years of lab experience, preferably pharma. BS-Molecular/Cellular Biology or related field with 3+ years of lab experience outside of academia will also be considered.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite as well as GraphPad Prism, Spotfire, and Benchling.
Team player mentality with strong written and verbal communication skills. Will be required to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including structural biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and biophysics.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and details oriented, with the skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.
This job posting will close by March 31st 2026 or when a candidate is identified, whichever comes first.
$65k-95k yearly est. 6d ago
Mid-Level Embryologist
IVI RMA North America
Postdoctoral scholar job in Ridgefield, NJ
Job Description
IVI RMA of North America state-of-the-art fertility clinics is currently seeking a Mid-Level EMBRYOLOGIST to join our growing team at RMA Basking Ridge. This position will be responsible for executing IVF laboratory procedures according to established policies as well as adhering to RMA's quality assurance/control operating procedures. The ideal candidate will build on previous embryology experience and train to perform all aspects of clinical embryology independently and in accordance with RMA's Laboratory Philosophy, Mission, and Performance Standards.
Responsibilities:
Follow established policies for IVF procedures, specimen handling, and tissue storage
Maintain quality assurance, quality control, and operating guidelines for lab services
Adhere to quality control policies and documentation requirements.
Follow OSHA requirements for safe lab operation
Obtain proficiency to perform all lab services efficiently and reliably on an independent basis
Participate in clinical and research lab operations as directed
Identify problems that may adversely affect patients and facilitate a solution
Participate in lab proficiency testing
Attend laboratory meetings as requested
Attend continuing education programs as requested
Requirements:
Bachelor's of Science
2+ years embryology experience
Demonstrate an aptitude for performance of laboratory services
Aptitude to make appropriate judgments regarding clinical significance of laboratory data
Excellent work ethic and motivation to learn lab procedures
High level of listening and counseling skills
Aptitude to work independently and demonstrate good judgment
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
Knowledge of office procedure and office machines (i.e., computer, fax, copier, etc.)
Must be able to work weekends and some holidays
IVI-RMA offers a comprehensive benefits package to all employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Options
Retirement 401K Plan
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Company Paid: Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability & AD&D
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
About IVIRMA Global:
IVIRMA is the largest group in the world devoted exclusively to human Assisted Reproduction Technology. Along with the great privilege of providing fertility care to our patients, IVIRMA embraces the great responsibility of advancing the field of human reproduction. IVIRMA Innovation, as one of the pillars of IVIRMA Global, is a renowned leader in fertility research and science. Check out our websites at: *********************** & ***********************
EEO
“IVIRMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: IVIRMA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at IVIRMA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion and/or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. IVIRMA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. IVIRMA encourages applicants of all ages.”
3 days a week Monday-Friday and every other weekend
$74k-112k yearly est. 8d ago
New York Botanical Garden Careers - Postdoctoral Research Associate
New York Botanical Garden 4.4
Postdoctoral scholar job in New York, NY
NYBG Job Description Title Reports to Postdoctoral Research Associate Director of the Herbarium A postdoctoral research associate is sought to develop tools to mobilize data in herbarium specimens for conservation action, as part of a project funded through the Bezos Earth Fund's AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge. The postdoctoral research associate will report to Emily Sessa, Patricia K. Holmgren Director of the William and Lynda Steere Herbarium at NYBG.
Herbaria-scientific collections of preserved plant specimens-represent one of the most important frontiers for plant species discovery and for understanding, assessing, and protecting threatened biodiversity. Globally, billions of herbarium specimens contain critical information on species distributions, traits, and environmental responses, yet much of this information remains locked in images and unstructured labels. This project harnesses recent advances in artificial intelligence to unlock these underutilized data at unprecedented scale, with the goal of accelerating biodiversity discovery, informing conservation priorities, and supporting evidence-based environmental decision-making. The postdoctoral research associate will play a central role in this effort by designing and implementing a web-based AI tool that takes digitized herbarium specimen images as input and produces structured textual outputs, including specimen-level data extraction and synthesized summaries, specifically tailored to support IUCN Red List assessments for species of priority conservation concern. Responsibilities will include developing and integrating vision-language and computer vision models, translating AI outputs into formats aligned with Red List criteria, and collaborating with conservation scientists to ensure the tool is accurate, interpretable, and usable for real-world conservation assessments.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
● Design, develop, and implement a web-based AI tool that ingests digitized herbarium specimen images and outputs structured textual data to support IUCN Red List assessments.
● Develop, train, and evaluate computer vision and vision-language models for tasks such as specimen interpretation, trait extraction, label parsing, and metadata synthesis.
● Translate model outputs into structured specimen-level data and higher-level summaries aligned with IUCN Red List criteria (e.g., distribution, population trends, threats, and habitat information).
● Collaborate with AI and conservation partners to define requirements, validate outputs, and ensure biological and conservation relevance.
● Design workflows to handle large-scale herbarium image datasets, including data preprocessing, quality control, and performance evaluation.
● Implement and maintain reproducible, well-documented codebases, following open science and best practices in research software development.
● Contribute to the deployment and maintenance of AI models and web services, ensuring usability, scalability, and accessibility for end users.
● Assess and document uncertainty, bias, and limitations of AI-generated outputs, particularly in conservation decision-making contexts.
● Prepare manuscripts, technical documentation, and/or project reports for peer-reviewed publication and stakeholder dissemination.
● Engage in a collaborative postdoctoral mentoring plan.
● Participate in NYBG Science activities and outreach related to the project.
Qualifications:
* PhD in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, data science, bioinformatics, biodiversity informatics, ecology, botany, evolutionary biology, or a related discipline).
* Demonstrated experience with computer vision and/or vision-language models, particularly for image analysis or multimodal data.
* Proficiency in Python and common ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX), as well as experience working with large datasets.
* Experience developing research software or analytical pipelines, including writing clear, well-documented, and reproducible code.
* Ability to translate technical outputs into usable scientific products, such as structured datasets, summaries, or decision-support tools.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplinary boundaries (e.g., AI researchers, herbarium personnel, conservation scientists).
* Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing productively to a collaborative research environment.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to, at minimum, stand; walk; sit; use a computer extensively. Occasional travel to conferences or project meetings may be necessary.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Baseline Work Schedule:
35-hour work week; some extended hours based on deliverables may be required. Generally, work hours are Monday - Friday 9 to 5 with 1-hour lunch break, with evening, weekend, and holiday work as needed. NYBG's hybrid work policy applies to this position. The primary work location is at the New York Botanical Garden.
Salary: $65,000
$65k yearly Auto-Apply 1d ago
Online Research Participant - Earn Cash for Sharing Your Views
Opinion Bureau
Postdoctoral scholar job in Princeton, NJ
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$69k-139k yearly est. 1d ago
Applied Scientist II, Creative X - RAPID
Amazon 4.7
Postdoctoral scholar job in New York, NY
Advertising:
Amazon Advertising operates at the intersection of eCommerce and advertising, offering a rich array of digital display advertising solutions with the goal of helping our customers find and discover anything they want to buy. We help advertisers of all types to reach Amazon customers on Amazon.com, across our other owned and operated sites, on other high quality sites across the web, and on millions of mobile devices. We start with the customer and work backwards in everything we do, including advertising. If you're interested in joining a rapidly growing team working to build a unique, world-class advertising group with a relentless focus on the customer, you've come to the right place.
About our team:
Our team, CreativeX optimizations, is responsible for tailoring the visual experience of ads to each context in real time. To accomplish this, we are investing in latent-diffusion models, large language models (LLM), reinforced learning (RL), Computer Vision, and related methods.
Key job responsibilities
We are looking for talented Applied Scientists who are adept at a variety of skills, especially with reinforcement learning and recommendations, and familiarity with LLMs, latent diffusion, or related foundational models that will accelerate our plans to dynamically optimize ad creatives on behalf of advertisers. Every member of the team is expected to build customer (advertiser) facing features, contribute to the collaborative spirit within the team, publish, patent, and bring state-of-the-art research to raise the bar within the team.
Basic Qualifications
- PhD, or Master's degree and 3+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience
- 3+ years of building models for business application experience
- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
- Experience in any of the following areas: algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using Unix/Linux
- Experience in professional software development
- Experience building machine learning models or developing algorithms for business application
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit ********************************************************* for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit ******************************************************* . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
$136k-223.4k yearly 4d ago
Postdoctoral Research Scientist
The American Ceramic Society 3.7
Postdoctoral scholar job in New York, NY
The Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at Columbia University is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team in Experimental Solid Mechanics . This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge research aimed at advancing our understanding of material behavior in extreme environments experimentally, in collaboration with the computational mechanics group.
The successful candidate will be involved in an experimental effort to investigate the mechanics of materials subjected to dynamic loading. The research will involve the use of advanced experimental techniques, such as digital image correlation, Hopkinson bar, and analytical tools to gain insights into the behavior of materials under various loading conditions.
We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:
Solid Mechanics Background : A strong foundation in the principles of solid mechanics, including material behavior, deformation, and failure.
Experimental Techniques : Hands‑on experience with experimental methods and equipment relevant to solid mechanics testing (e.g., mechanical testing systems, strain measurement, high‑speed imaging, digital image correlation).
Problem‑Solving and Analytical Skills : Ability to independently identify, troubleshoot, and solve complex experimental and analytical problems.
Communication Skills : Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to present research findings to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Collaboration Skills : Proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary research teams
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
Demonstrated publication record in relevant areas of research.
Experience with custom experimental setup development and instrumentation is a plus.
Interested applicants should submit the following documents:
A cover letter detailing research experience and interests
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Contact information for at least two academic references
Relevant publications (optional)
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Pay Transparency Disclosure
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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$44k-63k yearly est. 5d ago
Translational Research Technician - Organoid and Drug Screening
Weill Cornell Medicine 4.3
Postdoctoral scholar job in New York, NY
The Fine Lab
The Fine lab is a Neuro-oncology research group that makes use of complex 3D human brain tumor models (GLICOs: ********************************************* ********************************************* to perform translational research into glioblastoma. We are a diverse, multinational and interdisciplinary team (MD/PhDs, cell/ molecular biologists, veterinarians & bioinformaticians) with a vibrant research and training environment in the Tri-Institutional Campus of New York City. We have secure funding and exceptional access to patient tissue/cell lines, as well as cutting edge scientific resources and training.
The Role
The successful candidate will be trained to work with embryonic stem cell-derived cerebral organoids interfaced with tumor stem cell biology, to facilitate High Throughput drug screenings. They will be a key personnel of the incipient Starr Foundation Cerebral Organoid Translational Core and will report to its supervisor.
In achieving this goal, the candidate will have the opportunity to perform, and receive training in, a wide range of laboratory techniques including: reprogramming of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cell culture, the generation and culture of cerebral organoids and tumor organoids and the use and development of cell based assays to test novel therapeutic drug candidates, and cutting edge gene editing and molecular biology techniques. They will be an integral member of the lab with the ability to work independently, contribute to experimental design, interpret and present your results to the wider team, and receive recognition through authorship on published work.
Job responsibilities
Collect and process biological patient specimens to establish glioma stem cell lines.
Perform routine human iPSC/ESC culture.
Generation and maintenance of hESC-derived cerebral organoids.
Perform 2D and 3D high-throughput drug screening using luminescence-based assays.
Prepares and maintains detailed records, logs and summary reports of all procedures and results including graphs, scientific calculations, and statistical analysis charting.
May run routine biochemistry assays including western blotting and RT-PCR.
May perform routine molecular biology laboratory procedures, such as PCR, DNA electrophoresis, cloning and DNA preparation.
May perform microscopic imaging analyses.
Minimum requirements:
• Commitment to delivering meaningful advancements that directly enhance patient care and well-being.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field (e.g. cell/ molecular biology, neuroscience, biochemistry) or equivalent practical experience.
• One year ‘wet lab' work experience, including mammalian cell culture.
• Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other
scientific disciplines.
• Must currently be authorized to work in the United States to ensure immediate onboarding and integration into the team.
Preferred qualifications
• Master's or Ph.D. degree in a relevant technical field (e.g. cell/ molecular biology, neuroscience, biochemistry).
• Experience culturing human stem cells (hESCs/ iPSCs) and 3D models.
• Significant hands-on cell based assays for high throughput drug screening.
• Experience generating stable, genetically engineered cell lines; working with lentivirus.
• Experience in biochemistry assays including western blotting and RT-PCR.
The position will be subject to annual approvals based on performance, with a starting salary commensurate with qualification and experience. It will require flexibility to work a few hours twice per month over the weekend given the nature of cerebral organoid generation procedures. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
$45k-58k yearly est. 2d ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Sanjana Lab
New York Genome Center 4.5
Postdoctoral scholar job in New York, NY
The Sanjana Lab at the New York Genome Center (NYGC) and New York University (NYU) is looking for a motivated individual to work as a Postdoctoral Research Associate within a highly creative and dynamic research team of scientists, bioengineers, human geneticists and computational biologists. The successful candidate will be mentored by Dr. Neville Sanjana on a project related to functional genomics and gene editing. Potential projects include Cas13-based profiling of noncoding RNAs in human neurons, in vivo CRISPR screens for immune and cancer phenotypes, protein design of new gene editors and cell therapies, and massively-parallel perturbations of enhancers and other functional noncoding genome elements.
About the lab
The Sanjana lab works at the intersection of genomics, synthetic biology and bioengineering. We are curious about many things and are passionate about what we do. We primarily develop new technologies for hacking and understanding biological systems. We try to learn from nature and to re-purpose what we learn to gain deeper insights into how genomes and neural systems function. In the lab, we modify genomes, perform high-throughput screens, differentiate human neurons from stem cells, find vulnerabilities in cancer cells using patient-derived organoids and have a lot of fun in the process. We aim to have a tangible impact on improving human health by creating new biological tools and fundamental biological discovery.
About the position
We are looking for a postdoctoral scientist eager to understand the impact of human genetic variation on gene expression and phenotypes at the cellular, tissue and physiological levels. Potential projects will combine cutting-edge human genetics and genome technology development. In addition, we envision that the postdoctoral scientist will play a major role in developing new projects in a supportive team science environment.
To be considered for this role, please provide: 1) CV with a list of publications; 2) a short summary of your present and future research interests; 3) a list of three references and their contact information with your application.
Required Skills
The ideal candidate will hold a PhD or MD-PhD, have prior research experience in any of the following: molecular biology, biochemistry, computational biology and/or functional genomics and will have first-author publications. The candidate will be expected to plan and carry out research tasks independently and write-up/present findings on a regular basis. This position can be tailored to a candidate with strong molecular biology skills who are looking to improve their computational skills, or to a candidate with a stronger background in computational genetics or genomics looking to develop expertise in cutting-edge experimental methods.
About NYGC: A cutting-edge environment for genomics
NYGC is an independent, nonprofit, academic research organization dedicated to advancing genomic research. NYGC scientists and staff are furthering new approaches to diagnosing and treating neurological diseases and cancer through their unique capabilities in whole genome sequencing, RNA sequencing, state-of-the art analytics, and the development of genomic tools. NYGC concentrates specifically on disease-based research in the following areas: neuropsychiatric disease (autism, schizophrenia, bipolar); neurodegenerative disease (ALS, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's), and cancer.
Located in Lower Manhattan, the New York Genome Center was founded by and remains closely affiliated with the leading academic medical centers and research universities in the New York region, engaging in research projects with and for these institutions. Essential to our collaborative work is an outstanding faculty, whose members typically hold a joint appointment at NYGC and a partner university. They support our scientific mission by conducting independent research in areas of mutual interest to us and the wider scientific community.
Salary
The pay for this position is $88,000; this includes $70,000 base pay and an $18,000 per year taxable housing allowance.
In addition, NYGC offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits as well as generous time off. This includes Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s); Vacation, Holidays, Sick, and Other Leave, including a paid winter break; a 401(k) match; Life Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; employee Tuition Reimbursement; flexible schedules and telework options for some positions; an Employee Assistance Program; and much more.
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to fostering a workplace environment that is welcoming and fair to all, ensuring that every employee has the opportunity to thrive. We believe that bringing together individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to greater collaboration, innovation, and discovery. Valuing and supporting each employee in reaching their full potential strengthens our organization and enhances our collective success. We recognize that creating an environment where all employees feel valued and included requires sustained effort and dedication from the entire organization.
The New York Genome Center is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, protected veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, partnership status, caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NYGC takes affirmative action in support of its policy to hire and advance in employment individuals who are, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
FLSA Status - Exempt
This position is eligible for visa sponsorship and relocation assistance.
$18k-88k yearly 4d ago
Machine Learning Research Scientist / Engineer, Reasoning
Scale Ai, Inc. 4.1
Postdoctoral scholar job in New York, NY
About Scale
At Scale AI, our mission is to accelerate the development of AI applications. For 8 years, Scale has been the leading AI data foundry, fueling the most exciting advancements in AI, including generative AI, defense applications, and autonomous vehicles. With our recent Series F round, we're amplifying access to high-quality data to drive progress toward Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Building on our history of model evaluation with enterprise and government customers, we are expanding our capabilities to set new standards for both public and private evaluations.
About This Role
This role operates at the forefront of AI research and real-world implementation, with a strong focus on reasoning within large language models (LLMs). The ideal candidate will study the data types critical for advancing LLM-based agents, including browser and software engineering (SWE) agents. You will play a key role in shaping Scale's data strategy by identifying the most effective data sources and methodologies for improving LLM reasoning. Success in this role requires a deep understanding of LLMs, planning algorithms, and novel approaches to agentic reasoning, as well as creativity in tackling challenges related to data generation, model interaction, and evaluation. You will contribute to impactful research on language model reasoning, collaborate with external researchers, and work closely with engineering teams to bring state-of-the-art advancements into scalable, real-world solutions.
Ideally, you'd have:
Practical experience working with LLMs, with proficiency in frameworks like PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow. You should also be skilled at rapidly interpreting research literature and turning new ideas into working prototypes.
A track record of published research in top ML and NLP venues (e.g., ACL, EMNLP, NAACL, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CoLLM, etc.).
At least three years of experience solving complex ML challenges, either in a research setting or product development, particularly in areas related to LLM capabilities and reasoning.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively across teams.
Nice to have:
Hands-on experience fine-tuning open-source LLMs or leading bespoke LLM fine-tuning projects using PyTorch/JAX.
Research and practical experience in building applications and evaluations related to LLM-based agents, including tool-use, text-to-SQL, browser agents, coding agents, and GUI agents.
Experience with agent frameworks such as OpenHands, Swarm, LangGraph, or similar.
Familiarity with advanced agentic reasoning techniques such as STaR and PLANSEARCH.
Proficiency in cloud-based ML development, with experience in AWS or GCP environments.
Our research interviews are designed to assess candidates' ability to prototype and debug ML models, their depth of understanding in research concepts, and their alignment with our organizational culture. We do not conduct LeetCode-style problem-solving assessments.
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How much does a postdoctoral scholar earn in Woodbridge, NJ?
The average postdoctoral scholar in Woodbridge, NJ earns between $45,000 and $101,000 annually. This compares to the national average postdoctoral scholar range of $41,000 to $79,000.
Average postdoctoral scholar salary in Woodbridge, NJ
$68,000
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