PhD-Level Computational Biologist - Design Data-Centric Benchmarks for AI Models
Principal research scientist job in Saint Paul, MN
Mercor is seeking computational biology experts to contribute to a unique project with a top-tier AI research organization. This short-term initiative challenges AI models with hidden-answer “mystery problems” grounded in real biological data. Experts will design, validate, and anonymize complex datasets to evaluate model reasoning capabilities, not lookup accuracy. This is a compelling opportunity for data-driven life scientists to shape next-generation AI evaluation benchmarks. **2\. Key Responsibilities** • Design biologically grounded problems with a single correct answer and ≥20 plausible distractors • Identify, download, and preprocess datasets from public repositories (e.g., GEO, SRA, NCBI) • Subsample and anonymize datasets to prevent metadata-based inference • Independently validate solutions through custom analysis pipelines and visualizations • Operate within technical constraints (e.g., file size, task time limits) **3\. Ideal Qualifications** • Hands-on experience analyzing sequencing or omics datasets (e.g., RNA-seq, WGS, mass spec) • Proficient with bioinformatics tools and formats (e.g., BLAST, samtools, DESeq2, FASTA/FASTQ/BAM) • Comfortable coding in Python, R, or bash, and working in Jupyter notebooks • Understanding of biological experiment design and lab-to-data nuances (e.g., batch effects) • Advanced degree (MS, PhD) or research background in computational biology, genomics, or bioinformatics **4\. More About the Opportunity** • Remote and asynchronous - set your own schedule • Expected commitment: 15-20 hours/week • Project duration: ~1 month • Potential for additional projects based on performance and interest **5\. Compensation & Contract Terms** • $65-85/hour depending on experience and geography • Paid weekly via Stripe Connect • Structured as a freelance contract - independent contractor status **6\. Application Process** • Submit your resume to get started • Qualified applicants will complete a short form assessing technical experience • Follow-up steps may include a sample task or review call • Responses typically within 3-5 business days **7\. About Mercor** • Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations. • Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. • Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI.
Senior Food Scientist
Principal research scientist job in Monticello, MN
The Senior Food Scientist will lead technical projects that support Karlsburger Foods' strategic business goals, including new product development, product optimization, cost savings, quality improvement, and troubleshooting. This role will focus on a range of product forms including dry powders, broths concentrate, stocks concentrate, sauces, and gravies. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with deep experience in savory product development and commercialization, especially in powdered and concentrated formats.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Lead new product development projects with emphasis on dry powders, soup/broth bases, and seasoning blends.
Optimize existing powdered, liquid and paste products for quality, shelf-life, and cost.
Execute plant trials, product validations, and troubleshooting in both dry and wet processing environments.
Maintain accurate and detailed technical documentation, including formulations, batching instructions, and product specifications.
Participate in sensory panels and lead evaluations for taste, appearance, and texture.
Serve as a technical resource for powder blending, ingredient functionality, and processing parameters to operations and sales.
Partner with supply chain, operations, and procurement to support scale-up and identify alternative ingredients.
Apply food science principles to support sensory performance and commercializability.
Ensure formulations meet food safety, regulatory, and labeling requirements.
Manage multiple projects concurrently, delivering on time and within scope.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Contribute to ideation and concept development for new powdered and liquid product formats.
Collaborate with culinary, QA, and sales teams to align technical execution with customer needs.
Mentor junior scientists and support continuous improvement in lab and pilot operations.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in food science or a related field (Master's preferred).
9-10 years of food product development experience, with at least 3+ years focused on powdered food systems and or food bases.
Proven track record leading projects from benchtop through commercialization.
Strong formulation and process development skills, especially with food bases and/or powders.
Hands-on experience in pilot and manufacturing environments.
Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
Self-starter who takes initiative, works well cross-functionally, and thrives in a fast-paced setting.
Tools and Technology:
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
Specification and PLM systems.
Lab and pilot-scale powder blending equipment.
Moisture analyzers, sieves, and sensory evaluation tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with savory product building blocks including bases, bouillons, seasonings, and dry mixes.
Knowledge of powder flow, agglomeration, and moisture control in dry blends.
Familiarity with aseptic, retort, and spray drying processes.
Experience collaborating with chefs or other culinary professionals.
Experience with GMP, HACCP, SQF, and FDA labeling standards.
Experience with products requiring Organic, Kosher, NON GMO, GAP certifications.
Physical Requirements:
Stand and work at lab bench or pilot area for extended periods.
Use hands to operate blending and lab equipment.
Lift and carry containers of powder ingredients (up to 25 lbs.).
Occasional travel to support trials or customer meetings (up to 20%).
Physician Research Investigator - Dementia Research
Principal research scientist job in Bloomington, MN
HealthPartners Institute is seeking a Physician Research Investigator - Dementia Research with both clinical and research experience in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, age-related cognitive decline, or dementia caregiving. Candidates with prior experience in investigator-initiated clinical trials are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with expertise in health services research, clinical decision support, or implementation science will also be considered. Research Investigators at HealthPartners Institute may obtain or maintain external academic appointments. Eligible candidates would be encouraged to practice part-time as a neurologist or geriatrician within the HealthPartners Center for Memory & Aging, as part of a multidisciplinary team caring for people with dementia.
At HealthPartners Institute, Researcher Investigators are expected to support and develop externally funded research programs, conduct nationally and internationally recognized scholarly clinical or health services research, and collaborate with other investigators, clinicians, and leaders to improve health outcomes and care delivery. Successful candidate(s) will be accountable for conceptualizing and designing research projects, leading, and collaborating on such projects, and disseminating research results through presentations and publication in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. Service on committees and participation in scientific peer-review processes are also expected. HealthPartners Institute Research Investigators are primarily supported through grants and contracts from external sources, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).
HealthPartners Institute is focused on improving health and well-being through research, education, and practice. Our Research Investigators are embedded in an integrated health system and our research draws on rich clinical data derived from a comprehensive, fully integrated state-of-the-art electronic medical and dental record and claims data from over a million HealthPartners patients and members.
Required Qualifications:
MD/DO or equivalent degree and clinical experience in geriatrics, neurology, or related discipline
Current Minnesota Medical license or eligible for MN medical license, based on active medical license in another state and in good standing.
Prior record leading research projects and independent scholarly publications in the peer-reviewed scientific literature
Strong methodologic expertise
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in public health or similar formal training in research methodology
Early to mid-career investigator with demonstrated potential to lead active portfolio of externally funded research.
Demonstrated history of successful collaboration in interdisciplinary project teams
3+ years of health care or clinical trial research experience
Experience working with electronic health records or other health care data.
Experience writing research proposals.
For more information on HealthPartners Institute, please visit ******************************************
Auto-ApplyResearch Scientist - CTRL Labs
Principal research scientist job in Saint Paul, MN
Reality Labs at Meta is seeking Research Scientists with experience in product-focused machine learning and signal processing research to advance our pioneering work in neuromotor interfaces, which has grown out of the acquisition of CTRL-labs. We're building a practical interface drawing on the rich neuromotor signals that can be measured non-invasively via surface electromyography (EMG) with single motor neuron resolution. This technology could become one of the main pillars for interaction with virtual and augmented worlds.We are a multi-disciplinary team of researchers investigating the nature of human neuromotor signals, developing novel signal processing and machine learning methods to infer a user's intent, and creating novel interaction techniques and user experiences. Help us unleash human potential by removing the bottlenecks between user intent and action.
**Required Skills:**
Research Scientist - CTRL Labs Responsibilities:
1. Research and develop Deep Learning or other computational models
2. Design methods, tools and infrastructure to analyze and leverage rich multimodal data sets
3. Set technical direction for a project of 2-3 researchers and engineers
4. Help transition and deliver our work from research into product
5. Adapt standard machine learning methods to best leverage modern parallel environments (e.g. distributed clusters, multicore SMP, and GPU)
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
6. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
7. Ph.D. degree in Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Statistics/Mathematics
8. Experience with developing machine learning models at scale from inception to business impact
9. Programming experience in Python and hands-on experience with frameworks such as PyTorch
10. Exposure to architectural patterns of large scale software applications
11. Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
12. Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at peer-reviewed AI conferences (e.g. NeurIPS, CVPR, ICML, ICLR, ICCV, ACL, and ICASSP)
13. Demonstrated software engineer experience via an internship, work experience, coding competitions, or widely used contributions in open source repositories (e.g. GitHub)
14. Experience bringing machine learning-based products from research to production
**Public Compensation:**
$177,000/year to $251,000/year + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
Sr Integrated Photonics R&D Scientist
Principal research scientist job in Plymouth, MN
The future is what you make it.
When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars. Working at Honeywell isn't just about developing cool things. That's why all of our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.
Are you ready to help us make the future?
Honeywell's Advanced and Applied Technology organization is seeking an exceptional Photonics Research Scientist to join our Advanced Sensing Technology group. In this role, you'll have the unique opportunity to explore new paradigm-changing technologies that could shape future products for the Aerospace industry. In this position you will develop resonant Fiber Optic Gyroscopes, and support a wide variety of other projects and programs which evolve and grow to meet the evolving needs of our customers and sponsors
As an Integrated Photonics Scientist here at Honeywell, you will be at the forefront of innovation, driving the advancement of cutting-edge technologies and solutions, ensuring that Honeywell remains a leader in technological advancements. In this role, you will impact the future of Aerospace technologies by contributing to the ideation, conceptualization, research, and development of innovative new solutions.
YOU MUST HAVE
Master's Degree
R&D experience or academic research experience in one of the following areas:
Optics
Atomic physics
Inertial sensors
Precision measurement
WE VALUE
Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Optical Engineering, or equivalent
Demonstrated expertise in 2 or more of the fields below and/or skills within the last 4 years:
Optical Sensing
Fiber and guided wave optics
Signal processing and feedback
Data Collection and analysis
Enthusiasm for learning about new technologies and engaging difficult technical problems
Excellent written and communication skills
Track record of innovation and ability to solve complex problems through analysis and innovation
Ability to manage and understand complex customer requirements and manage stakeholders
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays .For more Honeywell Benefits information visit: *******************************
The annual base salary range for this position is $134,000 - $167,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: Oct 28th, 2025
Work as part of our team of scientists and engineers to develop advanced Sensor technologies and then demonstrate them for mission critical systems.
Engage with customers and partners to define their needs and requirements, then apply your skills to find creative solutions through rigorous analysis, engineering, and experimentation.
Effectively communicate your ideas and results to research sponsors, scientific peers, and business leadership, through effective presentations, publications, and the writing of proposals.
Develop new concepts, write proposals, and create and test hardware prototypes.
Auto-ApplySenior Applied AI Scientist
Principal research scientist job in Minneapolis, MN
Meet the Team Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer, more resilient digital world with an end‑to‑end, full‑stack platform designed for hybrid, multi‑cloud environments. Join the Foundational Modeling team at Splunk, where we advance the state of AI for high‑volume, real‑time, multi‑modal machine‑generated data - including logs, time series, traces, and events. We combine deep AI research expertise with the scale and operational excellence of Splunk and Cisco's global engineering capabilities. Our work spans networking, security, observability, and customer experience - designing and deploying foundation models that enhance reliability, strengthen security, prevent downtime, and deliver predictive insights across Splunk Observability, Security, and Platform at enterprise scale. You'll be part of a culture that values technical excellence, impact‑driven innovation, and cross‑functional collaboration - all within a flexible, growth‑oriented environment.
Your Impact
* Lead the research, design, and deployment of large‑scale foundation models for machine‑generated data - primarily time series, augmented with logs traces, and events.
* Optimize distributed training and inference pipelines to maximize accuracy, performance, and efficiency at scale.
* Work closely with engineering, product, and data science to ensure solutions meet defined technical requirements and deliver tangible business impact.
* Mentor team members and contribute directly to model architecture reviews, experimental design, and production rollout processes.
* Stay current with AI/ML developments and integrate relevant advancements into ongoing projects and technical plans.
Minimum Qualifications:
* PhD in Computer Science, or related quantitative field, plus 1+ years of industry research experience.
* Proven track record in at least one of the following areas: large language modeling for both structure and unstructured data, deep learning‑based time series modeling, advanced anomaly detection, and multi-modality modeling.
* Solid proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
* Experience translating research ideas into production systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Deep Learning for Time Series & Forecasting - Proven expertise designing and deploying architectures such as temporal transformers, temporal convolutional networks, and spatial‑temporal models.
* Advanced Anomaly Detection - Experience creating robust, scalable approaches (statistical, deep learning, or hybrid) for high‑volume, real‑time time series data.
* Multi‑Modal AI Modeling - Strong track record fusing logs, time series, traces, tabular data, and graphs for foundation models tackling complex operational insights.
* Probabilistic Forecasting & Uncertainty Quantification - Skills in Bayesian deep learning and probabilistic models to capture and communicate predictive uncertainty.
* Large‑Scale Training & Optimization - Experience optimizing model architectures, distributed training pipelines, and inference efficiency to minimize cost and latency while preserving accuracy.
* MLOps & Continuous Learning - Fluency in automated retraining, drift detection, incremental updates, and production monitoring of ML models.
* Strong Research Track Record - Publications in top AI/ML conferences or journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ACL, KDD) demonstrating contributions to state‑of‑the‑art methods and real‑world applications.
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
The starting salary range posted for this position is $174,500.00 to $226,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
* 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
* 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
* Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
* Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
* 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
* Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
* Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
* .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
* 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
* 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
* Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$199,700.00 - $292,800.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$174,500.00 - $260,500.00
* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
Integrated Photonics R&D Scientist
Principal research scientist job in Plymouth, MN
The future is what you make it. When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars. Working at Honeywell isn't just about developing cool things. That's why all of our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.
Are you ready to help us make the future?
Honeywell's Advanced and Applied Technology organization is seeking an exceptional Photonics Research Scientist to join our Advanced Sensing Technology group. In this role, you'll have the unique opportunity to explore new paradigm-changing technologies that could shape future products for the Aerospace industry. In this position you will develop resonant Fiber Optic Gyroscopes, and support a wide variety of other projects and programs which evolve and grow to meet the evolving needs of our customers and sponsors
As an Integrated Photonics Scientist here at Honeywell, you will be at the forefront of innovation, driving the advancement of cutting-edge technologies and solutions, ensuring that Honeywell remains a leader in technological advancements. In this role, you will impact the future of Aerospace technologies by contributing to the ideation, conceptualization, research, and development of innovative new solutions.
* Work as part of our team of scientists and engineers to develop advanced Sensor technologies and then demonstrate them for mission critical systems.
* Engage with customers and partners to define their needs and requirements, then apply your skills to find creative solutions through rigorous analysis, engineering, and experimentation.
* Effectively communicate your ideas and results to research sponsors, scientific peers, and business leadership, through effective presentations, publications, and the writing of proposals.
* Develop new concepts, write proposals, and create and test hardware prototypes.
YOU MUST HAVE
* Master's Degree
* R&D experience or academic research experience in one of the following areas:
* Optics
* Atomic physics
* Inertial sensors
* Precision measurement
WE VALUE
* Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Optical Engineering, or equivalent
* Demonstrated expertise in 2 or more of the fields below and/or skills within the last 4 years:
* Optical Sensing
* Fiber and guided wave optics
* Signal processing and feedback
* Data Collection and analysis
* Enthusiasm for learning about new technologies and engaging difficult technical problems
* Excellent written and communication skills
* Track record of innovation and ability to solve complex problems through analysis and innovation
* Ability to manage and understand complex customer requirements and manage stakeholders
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays .For more Honeywell Benefits information visit: *******************************
The annual base salary range for this position is $134,000 - $167,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: Oct 28th, 2025
Clinical Research Investigator (MD/DO)
Principal research scientist job in Minneapolis, MN
Clinical Research Investigator DM Clinical Research, the largest privately-owned research management organization in the Houston area and one of the top 50 in the country, is looking for an Investigator for our sites in Minneapolis, MN. This individual will conduct all clinical trials (studies) according to ICH, GCP, local regulations, study protocols, and company processes. Responsibilities
Ensures the medical well-being and safety of the participants through the safe performance and execution of the studies.
Assists in maintaining clinical oversight and quality on the studies registered on and delivers on study targets, thereby contributing to the commercial success of the site.
Reviews enrollment progress, pre-screening and screening success rates, screen failure rates, safety, and retention of participants.
Interprets protocols and IB and participates in initiatives to strategize for patient recruitment.
Carries out clinical evaluation and assessment of participants to ensure eligible participants are enrolled onto studies.
Ensures and protects the welfare and safety of participants through ethical conduct.
Fulfills and comply with all medical duties as per protocol, SOP/COP and ICH GCP and local regulations.
Exercises meticulous attention to detail in documentation and patient care.
Requirements
Medical License (MD, DO)
At least 2 years of experience as a Clinical Research Investigator.
Spanish Bilingual a plus.
Field Applications Program (East Region)
Principal research scientist job in Bloomington, MN
**Change the world. Love your job.** When you join TI, you will participate in the Career Accelerator Program (CAP), which provides professional and technical training and resources to accelerate your ramp into TI and set you up for long-term career success. Within this program, we also offer function-specific technical training and on-the-job learning opportunities that will encourage you to solve problems through a variety of hands-on, meaningful experiences from your very first day on the job.
The FAST (Field Applications & Sales Training) Program is designed to prepare Sales & Applications team members for customer-oriented careers that pair technical skills with business perspectives. The program provides experiences that help rising TIers understand how to successfully grow TI's business and to thrive throughout their entire TI career. There are two available FAST program tracks: (1) Field Applications and (2) Technical Sales.
**Field Applications Engineer track**
This 12-month experience aims to establish rising Field Applications Engineers (FAEs) as technical TI experts with customer engineers and internal teams. The track includes 3 rotations:
**Rotation 1, Field Sales Office (FSO):** The FSO rotation is centered on learning how to work directly with customers to solve technical challenges, and to ultimately maximize TI's revenue by providing customers with the systems-level solutions that best address their design needs. Among other aspects, the FSO rotation focuses on analyzing technical trade-offs, understanding component selection, and solving design and cost challenges.
**Rotation 2, Mass Market (MM):** The MM rotation is designed to train FAEs on how to scale any action within a given sector or EE across multiple customers. Rotators will participate in innovative projects to help create new and more efficient sales processes. This rotation focuses on learning how to leverage TI's resources, automation, practice scalable selling techniques, decision making in imperfect circumstances, and direct customer interactions.
**Rotation 3, Business Unit/Systems Engineering & Marketing (BU/SEM):** This rotation provides hands-on experiences that help future FAEs understand how various TI components fit together to provide systems-level solutions for customer designs. Rotators will be trained on business acumen, technical capabilities, and processes for new product definition and introduction. This rotation focuses on technical product selection, schematic/layout capture, PCB layouts, fabrication processes, board bring up and validation.
Upon successful completion of the Field Applications Engineer track, participants are welcomed as FAEs on TI's Worldwide Sales & Applications team. FAE responsibilities include:
+ Using various sales tools and relationships with design engineering to identify all potential projects
+ Providing customers with proactive proposals for complete, system-level solutions that maximize TI content
+ Using broad technical expertise to influence customers' part selection process while favorably positioning TI versus competition
Texas Instruments will not sponsor job applicants for visas or work authorization for this position.
**Why TI?**
+ Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
+ We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI (*************************************** UI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/pages/4012)
+ Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us.
**About Texas Instruments**
Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment and enterprise systems. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com .
Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.
**Minimum requirements:**
+ Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field
+ Cumulative 3.0/4.0 GPA or higher
**Preferred qualifications:**
+ Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, along with soldering and debugging skills
+ Programming skills in C/C++ (LabView recommended)
+ Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills
+ Excellent communication and presentation skills
+ Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
+ Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
+ Ability to build lasting, influential relationships, both inside and outside the organization
+ Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
+ Ability to take initiative and drive for results
+ Ability to influence decisions through a sense of urgency and competitive drive
**ECL/GTC Required:** Yes
Scientist I
Principal research scientist job in Saint Paul, MN
We are looking for a motivated Scientist to join our client's team. In this role, you will apply your scientific training to support product development, manufacturing, and quality testing in a fast-paced, GMP-regulated laboratory environment.
Perform wet chemistry testing of incoming chemicals and raw materials following USP methodologies.
Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, UPLC, GC, FT-IR, ICP, DSC, and TGA, in a high-throughput environment.
Execute routine and non-routine laboratory tests according to written procedures and GMP standards.
Analyze, interpret, and report results through LabVantage LIMS, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Conduct daily and monthly laboratory maintenance, verification, and inventory management.
Collaborate with senior scientists to develop and validate analytical methods.
Communicate effectively across teams, providing clear updates and technical insights.
Expand technical expertise in analytical techniques and troubleshooting.
Cross-train on additional methods and instrumentation as needed.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline with 1-3 years of laboratory experience, or a Master's degree with 0-2 years of relevant experience.
Strong foundation in wet chemistry and familiarity with analytical instrumentation.
Experience working in GMP or other regulated laboratory environments.
Skilled in documentation practices, electronic/paper notebooks, and data integrity standards.
Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, with ability to perform statistical/data analysis.
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
R&D Scientist I
Principal research scientist job in Stillwater, MN
Diasorin is a global leader in diagnostic solutions, pushing the boundaries of science and technology to create cutting-edge tools that improve healthcare worldwide. With a legacy spanning over 50 years, we've earned our reputation for excellence by developing innovative diagnostic assays and instruments that are trusted by healthcare providers around the world.
Our broad offering of diagnostic tests and Licensed Technology solutions, made available thanks to ongoing investments in research, positions us as the player with the widest range of specialty solutions in the sector and identifies us as the "Diagnostics Specialist."
Why Join Diasorin?
* Impactful Work: When you join Diasorin, you become part of a team that's dedicated to improving lives. Your contributions will directly impact patient care, making a meaningful difference in the world.
* Global Reach & Innovation: Our work transcends borders. Joining Diasorin means collaborating with colleagues from all over the world, expanding your horizons, and contributing to global healthcare solutions at the forefront of the diagnostic industry.
Diverse and Inclusive Culture: We believe in the strength of diversity, and our inclusive culture reflects this commitment. We value your unique perspective and offer a supportive, collaborative environment where everyone can thrive.
Join Our Team: If you're passionate about innovation, diversity, and making a positive impact on healthcare, Diasorin is the place for you. We're looking for passionate and talented individuals who are ready to embrace new challenges and drive healthcare solutions forward.
Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team that's shaping the future of diagnostics? Join Diasorin and become a catalyst for change in the world of healthcare. Apply today and be a part of our exciting journey toward a healthier, more connected world. Together, we can make an impact!
Job Scope
Conduct, analyze and document experiments for the development and validation of automated immunodiagnostic assays as part of a project team under direction of a Project Leader.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Support new and current diagnostic product lines.
* Successfully complete complex research work in one or more of the following: technology development, product design and development, test of materials or products, preparation of specifications, process studies, research investigations, and report preparation.
* Summarize, analyze and draw conclusions from complex test results
* Conduct experiments for the development of immunodiagnostic assays
* Contribute to multiple product development projects
* Maintain accurate and complete records through computer systems and laboratory notebooks according to QSR/ISO requirements
* Conduct work according to Good Manufacturing Practices and Safety Procedures
* Provide analysis and reporting of data and results using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
* Maintain laboratory equipment.
Education, Experience, and Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
* 1 year of Experience working in an academic, government or industrial life sciences laboratory setting
* Experience in the development of immunodiagnostic assays preferred
* Experience working in the medical device/diagnostics industry preferred
* Understanding of immunology, gastroenterology, infectious disease, endocrinology, protein chemistry, laboratory automation, or ELISA-based assays
* Ability to execute experiments related to the development of immunodiagnostic products
* Self-motivation with a passion for solving problems.
What we offer
Receive a competitive salary and benefits package as you grow your career at Diasorin. Join our team and discover how your work can impact the lives of people all over the world.
This position is $60,000 - $70,000 . The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. Beyond base salary, Diasorin offers a competitive rewards package focused on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a comprehensive plan of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.
Diasorin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and Canada and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
Diasorin is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are a US or Canada candidate and require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact the North America Talent Acquisition Team at ********************* or ************** to request an accommodation.
The above job description is intended to describe the general content, identify the essential functions, and set forth the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Diasorin reserves the right to modify or amend this job posting as needed to comply with local laws and regulations.
Please note that offers of employment at Diasorin may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
This position is not eligible for partnership with a third-party search firm vendor without expressed, written consent from the Diasorin Human Resources Department.
Associate Scientist I
Principal research scientist job in River Falls, WI
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
Job Description
Eurofins BioDiagnostics, Inc. is a leading provider of seed testing services including seed and plant genetic and health services to the seed industry with customers worldwide. Eurofins BioDiagnostics uses state-of-the-art DNA, protein, phenotyping and analytical chemistry-based technologies to help customers reduce time to market and produce high quality seed.
Eurofins BioDiagnostics, Inc. (EBDI) is seeking an energetic and creative Molecular Biologist/Geneticist to contribute to the high throughput genotyping services at EBDI especially in relation to the plant and animal breeding market. The scientist will conduct operational tasks and data analysis related to the high throughput PCR genotyping services offered by EBDI. Familiarity and experience with PCR genotyping platforms, workflows, data scoring and DNA extraction would be required for this position. The goal is to make sure the day-to-day genotyping services are performed appropriately, accurately, and in a timely fashion.
The responsibility of the Molecular breeding and Genomics Technology (MBGT) Laboratory Scientist is to support the MBGT lab manager and other supervisors in the lab in conducting all phases of DNA-based analysis of plant and animal samples. Specific responsibilities may include some or all of the following: preparation of paperwork, preparation samples, extraction of DNA, implementation of qualitative and quantitative PCR-based assays, analysis of PCR-products by agarose gel electrophoresis and fluorescence-based detection, digital imaging of gels, preparation of libraries, and genotyping of SNPs utilizing Array Tape Platform. Responsibilities may also include analyzing and formatting the data generated by these platforms.
Qualifications
Required - A Bachelor of Science in a field related to Agriculture, Biology or Genetics is required. Relevant work experience may replace some education.
Experience with DNA extraction, PCR Genotyping platforms, workflows, data scoring and reporting will be required
Experience with SNP based genotyping using Array Tape Platform would be preferred.
Experience with high throughput DNA extraction methods and automated liquid handlers is highly recommended
Experience with end point and real time PCR methods and data analysis highly recommended
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Additional Information
Schedule:
Regular Shift: 8:00am-4:30pm
Early Shift: 6:00am-2:30pm
What we offer:
Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
Life and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Eurofins USA Genomic Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Associate Scientist I
Principal research scientist job in River Falls, WI
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
Job Description
Eurofins BioDiagnostics, Inc. is a leading provider of seed testing services including seed and plant genetic and health services to the seed industry with customers worldwide. Eurofins BioDiagnostics uses state-of-the-art DNA, protein, phenotyping and analytical chemistry-based technologies to help customers reduce time to market and produce high quality seed.
Eurofins BioDiagnostics, Inc. (EBDI) is seeking an energetic and creative Molecular Biologist/Geneticist to contribute to the high throughput genotyping services at EBDI especially in relation to the plant and animal breeding market. The scientist will conduct operational tasks and data analysis related to the high throughput PCR genotyping services offered by EBDI. Familiarity and experience with PCR genotyping platforms, workflows, data scoring and DNA extraction would be required for this position. The goal is to make sure the day-to-day genotyping services are performed appropriately, accurately, and in a timely fashion.
The responsibility of the Molecular breeding and Genomics Technology (MBGT) Laboratory Scientist is to support the MBGT lab manager and other supervisors in the lab in conducting all phases of DNA-based analysis of plant and animal samples. Specific responsibilities may include some or all of the following: preparation of paperwork, preparation samples, extraction of DNA, implementation of qualitative and quantitative PCR-based assays, analysis of PCR-products by agarose gel electrophoresis and fluorescence-based detection, digital imaging of gels, preparation of libraries, and genotyping of SNPs utilizing Array Tape Platform. Responsibilities may also include analyzing and formatting the data generated by these platforms.
Qualifications
Required - A Bachelor of Science in a field related to Agriculture, Biology or Genetics is required. Relevant work experience may replace some education.
Experience with DNA extraction, PCR Genotyping platforms, workflows, data scoring and reporting will be required
Experience with SNP based genotyping using Array Tape Platform would be preferred.
Experience with high throughput DNA extraction methods and automated liquid handlers is highly recommended
Experience with end point and real time PCR methods and data analysis highly recommended
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Additional Information
Schedule:
Regular Shift: 8:00am-4:30pm
Early Shift: 6:00am-2:30pm
What we offer:
Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
Life and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Eurofins USA Genomic Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
PhD-Level Computational Biologist - Design Data-Centric Benchmarks for AI Models
Principal research scientist job in Woodbury, MN
Mercor is seeking computational biology experts to contribute to a unique project with a top-tier AI research organization. This short-term initiative challenges AI models with hidden-answer “mystery problems” grounded in real biological data. Experts will design, validate, and anonymize complex datasets to evaluate model reasoning capabilities, not lookup accuracy. This is a compelling opportunity for data-driven life scientists to shape next-generation AI evaluation benchmarks. **2\. Key Responsibilities** • Design biologically grounded problems with a single correct answer and ≥20 plausible distractors • Identify, download, and preprocess datasets from public repositories (e.g., GEO, SRA, NCBI) • Subsample and anonymize datasets to prevent metadata-based inference • Independently validate solutions through custom analysis pipelines and visualizations • Operate within technical constraints (e.g., file size, task time limits) **3\. Ideal Qualifications** • Hands-on experience analyzing sequencing or omics datasets (e.g., RNA-seq, WGS, mass spec) • Proficient with bioinformatics tools and formats (e.g., BLAST, samtools, DESeq2, FASTA/FASTQ/BAM) • Comfortable coding in Python, R, or bash, and working in Jupyter notebooks • Understanding of biological experiment design and lab-to-data nuances (e.g., batch effects) • Advanced degree (MS, PhD) or research background in computational biology, genomics, or bioinformatics **4\. More About the Opportunity** • Remote and asynchronous - set your own schedule • Expected commitment: 15-20 hours/week • Project duration: ~1 month • Potential for additional projects based on performance and interest **5\. Compensation & Contract Terms** • $65-85/hour depending on experience and geography • Paid weekly via Stripe Connect • Structured as a freelance contract - independent contractor status **6\. Application Process** • Submit your resume to get started • Qualified applicants will complete a short form assessing technical experience • Follow-up steps may include a sample task or review call • Responses typically within 3-5 business days **7\. About Mercor** • Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations. • Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. • Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI.
Physician Research Investigator
Principal research scientist job in Bloomington, MN
HealthPartners Institute is seeking a full-time Physician Research Investigator (0.8 FTE - 1.0 FTE) with both clinical and research experience relevant to the study of chronic disease in adult populations. Areas of focus may include diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic diseases prevalent in adults. Eligible candidates may bring expertise in a range of study designs including observational or interventional studies. Candidates with prior experience in health services research, clinical decision support, or implementation science are encouraged to apply. Research Investigators at HealthPartners Institute may obtain or maintain external academic appointments. Eligible candidates are encouraged to practice part-time within the HealthPartners Medical group depending on practice interest and availability (up to 40% of Total FTE could be clinical work).
At HealthPartners Institute, Researcher Investigators are expected to support and develop externally funded research programs, conduct nationally and internationally recognized scholarly clinical or health services research, and collaborate with other investigators, clinicians, and leaders to improve health outcomes and care delivery. Successful candidate(s) will be accountable for conceptualizing and designing research projects, leading, and collaborating on such projects, and disseminating research results through presentations and publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. Service on committees and participation in scientific peer-review processes are also expected. HealthPartners Institute Research Investigators are primarily supported through grants and contracts from external sources, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).
HealthPartners Institute is focused on improving health and well-being through research, education, and practice. Our Research Investigators are embedded in an integrated health system and our research draws on rich clinical data derived from comprehensive, fully integrated state-of-the-art electronic medical and dental record and claims data from over a million HealthPartners patients and members. In addition, HealthPartners Institute is a member of numerous research networks, including the Health Care Systems Research Network (HCSRN) and the Minnesota EHR Consortium, providing opportunities to conduct multisite and population-based studies. We offer a supportive, collegial work environment and mentoring for early and mid-career investigators.
HealthPartners fosters an environment that is inclusive, encourages creative thinking, and celebrates diversity. We're committed to living our values of excellence, compassion, integrity, and partnership. If you feel your skills are a match for this role, we would love to hear from you and provide additional information about how we support our researchers.
Required Qualifications:
MD/DO or equivalent degree and clinical experience in internal medicine, family medicine, hospital medicine, preventive medicine, or a related discipline
Early to mid-career investigator with demonstrated leadership skills and potential to lead active portfolio of externally funded research.
Prior history as first author of scholarly peer-reviewed publications
Experience authoring research proposals.
Methodologic expertise in qualitative or quantitative approaches
Strong people skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Current Minnesota or Wisconsin Medical license or eligible for MN or WI medical license, based on active medical license in another state and in good standing.
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD or master's degree in public health or similar formal training in research methodology
Demonstrated history of successful collaboration in interdisciplinary project teams
3+ years of health care research experience
Experience working with electronic health records or other health care data.
For more information on HealthPartners Institute, go to ******************************************
Auto-ApplyAI Research Scientist, CoreML - Monetization AI
Principal research scientist job in Saint Paul, MN
We are the Monetization Ranking AI Research organization, dedicated to delivering personalized ads that maximize both user utility and advertiser value. We focus on advancing AI and ML technologies for all aspects of Monetization, including ranking, retrieval, model architecture, and optimization. By consistently integrating cutting-edge AI/ML advancements, we help Meta's products achieve long-term goals and have contributed tens of billions in revenue. With our growing impact, we're seeking AI Research Scientists to join our team and drive SOTA research across the Monetization organization.
**Required Skills:**
AI Research Scientist, CoreML - Monetization AI Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement large-scale model architectures, leveraging model scaling and transfer learning techniques
2. Prioritize training scalability and signal scaling to optimize model performance, efficiency, and reliability
3. Develop and apply NextGen sequence learning techniques to drive advancements in natural language processing and understanding
4. Design and implement generative modeling solutions for data augmentation
5. Research and develop graph-aware large language models
6. Develop and deploy AutoML pipelines
7. Apply Reinforcement Learning (RL) techniques, including long-term value optimization, RLHF, and RL4Reason
8. Use causal learning to identify and understand the cause and effect of relationships across data
9. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and optimize ML systems, leveraging expertise in hardware-software co-design, including quantization, compression, and resource-efficient AI, to drive performance improvements and efficiency gains
10. Develop and implement innovative solutions for data-related challenges, utilizing knowledge of semi/self-supervised learning, generative techniques, sampling, debiasing, domain adaptation, continual learning, data augmentation, cold-start, content understanding, and large language models
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
11. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
12. Has obtained a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or relevant technical field
13. Experience holding an industry, faculty, or government researcher position
14. Research experience in natural language processing, large language modeling, deep learning, reinforcement learning, recommendations, ranking, search, or related areas
15. Publications in machine learning, artificial intelligence, or related field
16. Programming experience in Python and hands-on experience with frameworks such as PyTorch
17. Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
18. Experience taking ideas from research to production.
19. First author publications at peer-reviewed AI conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, CVPR, ICML, ICLR, ICCV, and ACL).
20. Experience solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions, tradeoffs, and different perspectives to determine a path forward.
**Public Compensation:**
$147,000/year to $208,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
Integrated Photonics R&D Scientist
Principal research scientist job in Plymouth, MN
**_The future is what you make it._** When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars. Working at Honeywell isn't just about developing cool things. That's why all of our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.
**_Are you ready to help us make the future?_**
**Honeywell's Advanced and Applied Technology** organization is seeking an exceptional Photonics Research Scientist to join our Advanced Sensing Technology group. In this role, you'll have the unique opportunity to explore new paradigm-changing technologies that could shape future products for the Aerospace industry. In this position you will develop resonant Fiber Optic Gyroscopes, and support a wide variety of other projects and programs which evolve and grow to meet the evolving needs of our customers and sponsors
As an Integrated Photonics Scientist here at Honeywell, you will be at the forefront of innovation, driving the advancement of cutting-edge technologies and solutions, ensuring that Honeywell remains a leader in technological advancements. In this role, you will impact the future of Aerospace technologies by contributing to the ideation, conceptualization, research, and development of innovative new solutions.
+ Work as part of our team of scientists and engineers to develop advanced Sensor technologies and then demonstrate them for mission critical systems.
+ Engage with customers and partners to define their needs and requirements, then apply your skills to find creative solutions through rigorous analysis, engineering, and experimentation.
+ Effectively communicate your ideas and results to research sponsors, scientific peers, and business leadership, through effective presentations, publications, and the writing of proposals.
+ Develop new concepts, write proposals, and create and test hardware prototypes.
**YOU MUST HAVE**
+ Master's Degree
+ R&D experience or academic research experience in one of the following areas:
+ Optics
+ Atomic physics
+ Inertial sensors
+ Precision measurement
**WE VALUE**
+ Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Optical Engineering, or equivalent
+ Demonstrated expertise in 2 or more of the fields below and/or skills within the last 4 years:
+ Optical Sensing
+ Fiber and guided wave optics
+ Signal processing and feedback
+ Data Collection and analysis
+ Enthusiasm for learning about new technologies and engaging difficult technical problems
+ Excellent written and communication skills
+ Track record of innovation and ability to solve complex problems through analysis and innovation
+ Ability to manage and understand complex customer requirements and manage stakeholders
**U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS**
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.
**BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL**
In addition to a competitive, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays .For more Honeywell Benefits information visit: *******************************
_The annual base salary range for this position is $134,000 - $167,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations._
_The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: Oct 28th, 2025_
Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments - powered by our Honeywell Forge software - that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
Advanced R&D Quantum & Optical Scientist
Principal research scientist job in Plymouth, MN
The future is what you make it.
When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars. Working at Honeywell isn't just about developing cool things. That's why all of our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.
Are you ready to help us make the future?
Honeywell's Advanced and Applied Technology organization is seeking an exceptional Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) experimentalist to join our Advanced Sensing Technology group located in Plymouth, Minnesota. We are a team of scientists and engineers translating today's research into tomorrow's sensors for air and space applications.
We are currently developing and deploying such cutting-edge technology as: ultra-stable inertial sensors based on atom interferometry, precision timing references based on laser cooled atoms, compact magnetometers based on NV diamond, and ultra-wideband electromagnetic sensors based on Rydberg atoms, among a wide variety of other projects and programs which evolves and grows to meet the evolving needs of our customers and sponsors.
YOU MUST HAVE
Ph.D. in physics, applied physics
Research experience in one or more of the following areas:
Experimental Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) Physics
Atomic Sensors
Atomic Clocks
Precision Measurement
Atom Interferometry
Track record of solving difficult, complex problems through innovation, analysis, engineering, and experimentation.
Excellent written and oral communication skills reflected in a record of published results and public presentations in your field of research.
WE VALUE
Hardware experience with some of the following is of value:
Laser systems including diode lasers and ultra-stable optical cavities.
Microwave frequency (>6 GHZ) test and measurement equipment.
UHV (
Fiber optic components
Analog and digital circuitry
Integrated photonics
Software experience with any of the following is of value:
COMSOL or other multiphysics simulation software
LabView or other experimental control software
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: Benefits at Honeywell
The annual base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $144,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: Oct 10, 2025.
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.
Work as part of our team of scientists and engineers to develop new atomic sensor technology concepts, and then demonstrate them in practical devices.
Engage with customers and partners to define their needs and requirements, then apply your skills to find creative solutions through rigorous analysis, engineering, and experimentation.
Effectively communicate your ideas and results to research sponsors, scientific peers, and business leadership, through effective presentations, publications, and the writing of proposals.
Use your expertise to spur the growth of our technology portfolio in new directions, shaping the future of sensing technology.
As an Advanced R&D Quantum & Optical Scientist here at Honeywell, you will be at the forefront of innovation, driving the advancement of cutting-edge technologies and solutions, ensuring that Honeywell remains a leader in technological advancements. In this role, you will impact the future of Honeywell Sensing technologies by contributing to the ideation, conceptualization, research, and development of innovative new solutions.
Auto-ApplySenior Applied AI Scientist
Principal research scientist job in Saint Paul, MN
Meet the Team Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer, more resilient digital world with an end‑to‑end, full‑stack platform designed for hybrid, multi‑cloud environments. Join the Foundational Modeling team at Splunk, where we advance the state of AI for high‑volume, real‑time, multi‑modal machine‑generated data - including logs, time series, traces, and events. We combine deep AI research expertise with the scale and operational excellence of Splunk and Cisco's global engineering capabilities. Our work spans networking, security, observability, and customer experience - designing and deploying foundation models that enhance reliability, strengthen security, prevent downtime, and deliver predictive insights across Splunk Observability, Security, and Platform at enterprise scale. You'll be part of a culture that values technical excellence, impact‑driven innovation, and cross‑functional collaboration - all within a flexible, growth‑oriented environment.
Your Impact
* Lead the research, design, and deployment of large‑scale foundation models for machine‑generated data - primarily time series, augmented with logs traces, and events.
* Optimize distributed training and inference pipelines to maximize accuracy, performance, and efficiency at scale.
* Work closely with engineering, product, and data science to ensure solutions meet defined technical requirements and deliver tangible business impact.
* Mentor team members and contribute directly to model architecture reviews, experimental design, and production rollout processes.
* Stay current with AI/ML developments and integrate relevant advancements into ongoing projects and technical plans.
Minimum Qualifications:
* PhD in Computer Science, or related quantitative field, plus 1+ years of industry research experience.
* Proven track record in at least one of the following areas: large language modeling for both structure and unstructured data, deep learning‑based time series modeling, advanced anomaly detection, and multi-modality modeling.
* Solid proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
* Experience translating research ideas into production systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Deep Learning for Time Series & Forecasting - Proven expertise designing and deploying architectures such as temporal transformers, temporal convolutional networks, and spatial‑temporal models.
* Advanced Anomaly Detection - Experience creating robust, scalable approaches (statistical, deep learning, or hybrid) for high‑volume, real‑time time series data.
* Multi‑Modal AI Modeling - Strong track record fusing logs, time series, traces, tabular data, and graphs for foundation models tackling complex operational insights.
* Probabilistic Forecasting & Uncertainty Quantification - Skills in Bayesian deep learning and probabilistic models to capture and communicate predictive uncertainty.
* Large‑Scale Training & Optimization - Experience optimizing model architectures, distributed training pipelines, and inference efficiency to minimize cost and latency while preserving accuracy.
* MLOps & Continuous Learning - Fluency in automated retraining, drift detection, incremental updates, and production monitoring of ML models.
* Strong Research Track Record - Publications in top AI/ML conferences or journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ACL, KDD) demonstrating contributions to state‑of‑the‑art methods and real‑world applications.
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
The starting salary range posted for this position is $174,500.00 to $226,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
* 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
* 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
* Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
* Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
* 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
* Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
* Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
* .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
* 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
* 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
* Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$199,700.00 - $292,800.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$174,500.00 - $260,500.00
* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
Advanced R&D Quantum & Optical Scientist
Principal research scientist job in Plymouth, MN
**_The future is what you make it._** When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars. Working at Honeywell isn't just about developing cool things. That's why all of our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.
**_Are you ready to help us make the future?_**
**Honeywell's Advanced and Applied Technology** organization is seeking an exceptional Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) experimentalist to join our Advanced Sensing Technology group located in Plymouth, Minnesota. We are a team of scientists and engineers translating today's research into tomorrow's sensors for air and space applications.
We are currently developing and deploying such cutting-edge technology as: ultra-stable inertial sensors based on atom interferometry, precision timing references based on laser cooled atoms, compact magnetometers based on NV diamond, and ultra-wideband electromagnetic sensors based on Rydberg atoms, among a wide variety of other projects and programs which evolves and grows to meet the evolving needs of our customers and sponsors.
+ Work as part of our team of scientists and engineers to develop new atomic sensor technology concepts, and then demonstrate them in practical devices.
+ Engage with customers and partners to define their needs and requirements, then apply your skills to find creative solutions through rigorous analysis, engineering, and experimentation.
+ Effectively communicate your ideas and results to research sponsors, scientific peers, and business leadership, through effective presentations, publications, and the writing of proposals.
+ Use your expertise to spur the growth of our technology portfolio in new directions, shaping the future of sensing technology.
As an Advanced R&D Quantum & Optical Scientist here at Honeywell, you will be at the forefront of innovation, driving the advancement of cutting-edge technologies and solutions, ensuring that Honeywell remains a leader in technological advancements. In this role, you will impact the future of Honeywell Sensing technologies by contributing to the ideation, conceptualization, research, and development of innovative new solutions.
**YOU MUST HAVE**
+ Ph.D. in physics, applied physics
+ Research experience in one or more of the following areas:
+ Experimental Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) Physics
+ Atomic Sensors
+ Atomic Clocks
+ Precision Measurement
+ Atom Interferometry
+ Track record of solving difficult, complex problems through innovation, analysis, engineering, and experimentation.
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills reflected in a record of published results and public presentations in your field of research.
**WE VALUE**
+ Hardware experience with some of the following is of value:
+ Laser systems including diode lasers and ultra-stable optical cavities.
+ Microwave frequency (>6 GHZ) test and measurement equipment.
+ UHV (
+ Fiber optic components
+ Analog and digital circuitry
+ Integrated photonics
+ Software experience with any of the following is of value:
+ COMSOL or other multiphysics simulation software
+ LabView or other experimental control software
**BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL**
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: Benefits at Honeywell (********************************
**U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS**
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.
_The annual base salary range for this position is $125,000 - $144,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations._
_The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: Oct 10, 2025._
Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments - powered by our Honeywell Forge software - that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.