**Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first** Humana's Clinical Analytics Team is seeking a Research Scientist 2 (Remote). Healthcare is rapidly changing, and our members are living longer, often with more chronic conditions and behavior health needs. The Clinical Strategy & Analytics team identifies opportunities and builds solutions to improve clinical outcomes and lower costs for millions of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries through an evidence-based approach using data analytics, clinical expertise, strategic mindset, and rigorous study designs. In this multi-disciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with strategy partners and clinicians to shape Humana's enterprise clinical strategies and initiatives.
The Research Scientist 2 applies mathematical, statistical, and epidemiologic principles to identify trends, assess variable associations or cause-effect relationships, and size potential opportunities using high volumes of complex data. The Research Scientist 2 work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation of data/information and independent judgement.
**Responsibilities**
As a Research Scientist 2, you will:
+ Collaborate with analytic and data teams to set objectives, approaches, and work plans
+ Develop and implement study protocols, including the ability to design observational studies, randomized controlled trials, and cohort studies
+ Leverage a wide range of analytics methods ranging from descriptive to prescriptive to transform high volumes of complex data into analytics solutions and actionable insights
+ Collaborate with clinicians and clinical informaticists to define various clinical concepts and extract clinical information from medical, pharmacy, and lab claims for analytics and modeling purposes
+ Translates analytic results into key takeaways and communicate to business partners
+ Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas
+ Make decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations with general guidance
**Use your skills to make an impact**
**Required Qualifications**
+ Master's Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Economics, Statistics, Clinical Informatics, and/or related fields
+ Demonstrated strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
+ Demonstrated strong interest in healthcare and desire to make a positive impact on population health
+ Flexible, dynamic personality who can work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
+ 2+ years of experience in applying mathematics, statistics, epidemiologic principals to transform high volumes of complex data into actionable insights
+ Clear and concise oral and written communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex methodologies and analytical results to higher-level business insights and key takeaways
+ Experience manipulating and analyzing data using SAS, Python, R, or similar software
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Healthcare or managed care working experience
+ Experience working with medical, pharmacy, lab claims
+ Demonstrated familiarity with clinical concepts related to a broad range of clinical conditions and disease states - experience with oncology, behavioral health and chronic conditions would be particularly valuable
+ Demonstrated familiarity with hypothesis testing, statistical methods, and/or comparative effectiveness study design and modeling techniques
+ Experience using Pyspark, DataBricks, and/or Microsoft Azure
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
**Scheduled Weekly Hours**
40
**Pay Range**
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$78,400 - $107,800 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
**Description of Benefits**
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
Application Deadline: 02-05-2026
**About us**
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first - for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our ***************************************************************************
$78.4k-107.8k yearly 1d ago
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Research Scientist - CTRL Labs
Meta 4.8
Research assistant job in Des Moines, IA
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:**
$184,000/year to $257,000/year + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$184k-257k yearly 60d+ ago
PhD Research Assistant - Machine Learning Research Group
Oracle 4.6
Research assistant job in Des Moines, IA
**Must be enrolled in a university prior to and post internship.** **Target Internship Duration: May-Aug 2026 or June-Sept 2026.** **Target internship location: Burlington, MA.** **The Program:** Our future success depends on hiring world-class, early in career talent who are looking to power next-generation services and solutions. We are hiring students with a diverse set of skills and experiences to work in and across teams. Our program is intended to enhance your overall learning experience, help build your network, and accelerate your opportunity to make an impact.
**The Team:**
The Machine Learning Research Group is searching for outstanding AI and ML research interns to join our research team. We are passionate about research that both advances science and has impact in the real world. You will be part of an amazing collaborative research team that publishes at the top venues in machine learning and artificial intelligence. Our expertise includes recommender systems, content moderation, foundation models, privacy preserving technology, probabilistic programming, and AI agents. Your contributions have the chance to create real impact.
**Responsibilities**
**What you'll be doing:**
+ Create new datasets that push the limits of existing AI and ML technology
+ Research, design and implement novel methods
+ Contribute to research that may lead to publications or conference presentations
+ Collaborate with other team members and teams
+ Transfer technology to product groups
+ Collaborate with external researchers
**What You'll Bring:**
**To be considered for a ResearchAssistant position in the Machine Learning Research Group, you must possess the Objective Minimum Qualifications (OMQs) below. Please ensure that your application clearly indicates that you meet these OMQs, either on your resume, application questions, and/or by uploading additional documents such as a transcript.**
+ **Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. For clarity purposes, this means that Oracle is not in a position now, or in the future, to offer US immigration sponsorship. This includes, but is not limited to, support of H-1B, TN, O-1, green card or F-1 e.g. EAD, OPT, CPT, I-20, F-1 visa stamp, etc.**
+ **Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in the field of Recommender Systems, Content Moderation, Natural Language Processing, Speech Processing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or equivalent AND returning to the program after completion of the internship.**
+ Research and/or work experience in Recommender Systems, Content Moderation, Natural Language Processing, Speech Processing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or equivalent
+ Excellent programming skills in Python plus hands on experience with common machine learning frameworks, such as PyTorch
+ Outstanding research and publication track record
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Reside in the United States and/or attend a university in the US.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Minimum 3.0 GPA
The Machine Learning Research Group is an advanced research organization in Oracle. We focus on the development of technologies that keep Oracle at the forefront of the computer industry. Our researchers look for novel approaches and methodologies, often taking on projects with high risk or uncertainty, or that are difficult to tackle within a product development organization. Our research is focused on real-world outcomes: our researchers aim to develop technologies that will play a significant role in the evolution of technology and society.
Disclaimer:
**Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.**
**Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only**
US: Hiring Range in USD from $19.62 to $53.00 per hour; from: $40,800 to $110,240 per annum.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
Career Level - IC0
**About Us**
As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's challenges. We've partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector-and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.
We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all.
Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.
We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_************* or by calling *************** in the United States.
Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.
$40.8k-110.2k yearly 60d+ ago
EEIP PhD Intern - Electricity Infrastructure & Buildings Research
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory 4.5
Research assistant job in Des Moines, IA
At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus.
The Energy and Environment Directorate delivers science and technology solutions for the nation's biggest energy and environmental challenges. Our more than 1,700 staff support the Department of Energy (DOE), delivering on key DOE mission areas including: modernizing our nation's power grid to maintain a reliable, affordable, secure, and resilient electricity delivery infrastructure; research, development, validation, and effective utilization of renewable energy and efficiency technologies that improve the affordability, reliability, resiliency, and security of the American energy system; and resolving complex issues in nuclear science, energy, and environmental management.
The Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division, part of the Energy and Environment Directorate, is accelerating the transition to an efficient, resilient, and secure energy system through basic and applied research. We leverage a strong technical foundation in power and energy systems and advanced data analytics to drive innovation, transform markets, and shape energy policy.
**Responsibilities**
Are you interested in making the world a better place while gaining valuable research experience to launch your career?
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking master students passionate about creating a sustainable energy future through science and engineering to join us for a 10 week paid summer internship as part of the Energy and Environment Internship Program (EEIP).
Participants will begin in cohort sessions and must be available to start on **May 26, 2026 or June 19, 2026** as part of the **Summer 2026 cohort.**
EEIP interns in our Electricity Infrastructure & Buildings Division will experience firsthand how PNNL addresses some of our nation's toughest problems in energy efficiency, electric grid modernization, and the integration of renewable energy, storage, and electric vehicles with the power grid. Join our division of over 400 experts and explore how your training in fields such as, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, architectural engineering and buildings sciences, systems engineering, data sciences, energy policy, and economics, can position you for a high impact career at a national lab.
You'll be matched with a mentor based on your career interests, and project opportunities, and assigned to a research group working in one of the following areas:
+ **Power Systems Engineering:** grid architecture and communications, power system modeling and simulation, cyber and physical energy security.
+ **Energy System Analytics and Control:** learning and predictive analytics, control theory and system optimization, sensing and measurement, and advanced computing, including high-performance and edge computing.
+ **Building System Sciences & Engineering:** building energy modeling, electrical systems design and integration, whole-building performance evaluation and optimization, building technology testing and validation
+ **Policy, Markets and Deployment:** power market design and analysis, economic analysis and valuation, policy and regulatory analysis for buildings and electricity infrastructure, community energy transition planning.
Positions are based in Richland, WA, Seattle, WA and Portland, OR. Work is primarily on-site, with remote arrangements considered only in rare circumstances and strictly based on business need.
**The Internship Experience**
PNNL interns are fully integrated into research teams and supported through The Gold Experience, a summer-long program that includes professional development, networking with scientists and engineers across the lab, and exposure to the full breadth of PNNL's research mission.
This internship is designed to accelerate your growth as a researcher and help you envision long-term career paths in national laboratory science. Many students return for multiple summers, and a number successfully transition into full-time roles at PNNL after graduation.
**Why Apply?**
+ Gain hands-on research experience in a national laboratory setting.
+ Collaborate with top scientists and engineers in cutting-edge research fields.
+ Build professional connections that can support future career opportunities.
If you're motivated to apply your skills to real-world problems and gain hands-on research experience that can shape your career, we encourage you to apply.
******HOW TO APPLY******
To have a complete application package, the (2) listed items below are required and must be uploaded correctly per the steps below for consideration:
**Step 1:** Upload **Resume or CV** in "Resume" section only (note: If applying to multiple positions, the most recent resume uploaded will be used for all positions an applicant applies to).
**Step 2:** Upload a **Cover Letter** separately in "Additional Documents" section of the application titled "Nuclear Sciences EEIP Cover Letter".
+ Cover letter should include: Statement of interest, reference relevant college courses, and relevant experience that may include extracurricular activities that have prepared you for this career.
**If any of the components (resume and cover letter) are not uploaded per the instructions above, applications will be rejected and will no longer be considered. Electronic applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. (PST) on the posting close date.**
**Qualifications**
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Candidates must be currently enrolled/matriculated in a PhD program at an accredited college.
+ Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Applicants should be working toward a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) degree, or related degrees.
+ Discipline of interest: Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or Building Sciences, Systems Engineering, Energy Policy, Economics, Computer Science, Software, Engineering, or Cyber Security Engineering, Data Sciences
**Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment**
Not Applicable.
**Testing Designated Position**
This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
**About PNNL**
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State-the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab's campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
**Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment Opportunity**
Our laboratory is committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect while solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PNNL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at **************** .
**Drug Free Workplace**
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
**Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements**
As a national laboratory, PNNL is responsible for adhering to the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which require new employees to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identify Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication. The tier of federal background investigation will be determined by job duties and national security or public trust responsibilities associated with the job. All tiers of investigation include a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last 1 to 7 years (depending on the applicable tier of investigation). Illegal drug activities include marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
For foreign national candidates:
If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) Federal risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement thereafter, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment. The tier of federal background investigation required to obtain the PIV credential will be determined by job duties at the time you become eligible for the PIV credential.
**Mandatory Requirements**
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a "country of risk" without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
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**Notice to Applicants**
PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual's relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.
As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.
**Minimum Salary**
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USD $36.06/Hr.
$24-36.1 hourly 1d ago
Research Associate
Corteva Agriscience 3.7
Research assistant job in Johnston, IA
**Who are we, and what do we do?** At **Corteva Agriscience** , you will help us grow what's next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.
We are seeking a responsible and highly motivated Research Associate to join the Johnston, IA Genomics lab's Molecular Characterization team. This is a lab-based position which requires the ability to work efficiently both independently as well as in a team environment, follow, develop, and troubleshoot protocols and deliver high quality results on time. You will apply state-of-the-art techniques in support of the Biotechnology gene editing pipeline and document experimental data accurately into database systems. This role will coordinate with various laboratories to support Corteva scientists as they seek to improve crops through conventional breeding and genetic engineering. You will partner with our colleagues across the organization to provide agile and flexible analytical solutions to answer their experimental questions.
**What You'll Do:**
This role's primary responsibility will be providing molecular biology lab support by:
- Maintaining a reliable molecular screening pipeline to support the discovery, characterization, and development of genome editing applications.
- Managing a constantly changing workload appropriately and effectively to ensure that project timelines are met
- Operating and maintaining molecular laboratory equipment
- Ensuring that all materials necessary for production are prepared properly, safely and on time
- Documenting details of weekly production data with an ability to analyze and interpret results
- Recording pertinent information in proprietary and standard software applications
- Participating in new technology development or process improvement studies
**What Skills You Need:**
Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, or related field. Preferred candidates would have a minimum of 1 year of related experience, or equivalent levels of relevant education and experience.
- Experience and working knowledge of basic molecular biology techniques such PCR, gel electrophoresis, and nucleic acid characterization are desired.
- Molecular biology experience a plus
- Attention to detail and ability to stay focused while performing repetitive tasks
- Ability to function both independently and as a respectful team member
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills are required
- Experience with problem solving and process improvement are a plus
- Experience with computer systems and standard software programs
- Self-motivated and goal oriented
**Benefits - How We'll Support You:**
+ Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills.
+ Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place.
+ Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment.
+ Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays.
+ Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father.
+ Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program.
+ Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits (******************************************************************************* .
+ Check out life at Corteva! ************************************* .
Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
**Benefits - How We'll Support You:**
+ Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
+ Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
+ Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
+ Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
+ Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
+ Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
+ Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits (*******************************************************************************
+ Check out life at Corteva! *************************************
Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:Accessibility Page for Contact Information
For US Applicants: See the 'Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law' poster. To all recruitment agencies: Corteva does not accept unsolicited third party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
$37k-53k yearly est. 11d ago
Associate, Psychometrician & Researcher Intern
Pearson 4.7
Research assistant job in Des Moines, IA
**Why join Pearson's intern program?** Pearson is the world's learning company. We help people of all ages acquire the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their work and careers. We believe that everyone should be able to keep learning, every day and in every way, throughout their lives. Bringing together everything we know about the science of learning and the latest technology; we're shaping the future of teaching and learning.
We're looking for the next generation of talented graduates to join our team for an unforgettable 8-week internship. An internship at Pearson is an opportunity to bring your own unique perspective as a learner, together with your academic knowledge, technical skills, and enthusiasm, to help create products that help fix the skills challenges faced by learners, employees and employers.
As one of our interns, you will gain a comprehensive introduction to our business. You'll be assigned to a team to support real-life projects that bring our products and services to life and are ready to launch to our learners. On-the-job training and professional development will be provided to enable you to contribute to the business. You'll also have direct access to a senior member of the team, as each intern will be mentored to help you make the most of the 8-week program. During your internship, you will gain valuable hands-on experience to build your resume to stand out with future employers, such as Pearson
We foster a work environment that's inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective is valued so that our products reflect the people we serve - our teachers and students, employers and employees, and consumers and learners.
**What Does the Internship Program Offer?**
Pearson is offering an 8-week summer internship in 2026 for two exceptional doctoral students with strong psychometric skills who are eager to gain hands-on experience in large-scale educational assessment. Interns will engage in various aspects of operational K-12 assessments, including assessment development, item analysis, standard setting, and technical reporting. This opportunity also supports our LEAD goal, as interns frequently collaborate with our research scientists on co-publications and present their work at industry conferences.
**Pay rate**
The award includes a $9,000 stipend.
You will be eligible for accrued paid sick time per the policy guidelines. Please refer to the Sick Leave Policy.
**Job Description**
As an Associate Research & Psychometric Analyst Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in large-scale educational assessment. Interns will work closely with Pearson research scientists to support operational K-12 assessment contracts, gaining applied experience in assessment development, item analysis, standard setting, and technical reporting. This internship also provides opportunities to collaborate on research, co-publish with experts, and present at industry conferences, enhancing both technical skills and professional communication in educational measurement
**What does the 8- weeks involve?**
During the 8-week program taking place between June and August 2026, with some flexibility in scheduling. Interns will gain hands-on experience in large-scale educational assessment, working closely with Pearson research scientists. Key activities include assessment development, item analysis, standard setting, and technical reporting. Interns will also have opportunities to enhance their collaboration and communication skills in educational measurement while contributing to real-world K-12 assessment projects.
This position is fully remote, with occasional travel to company offices or partner locations as necessary. The role is primarily designated as a Remote Employee. For reporting purposes, the office location will be US-TX-Austin-400 Center Ridge.
**Minimum Requirements**
+ Currently enrolled in a doctoral program in educational measurement, educational statistics, educational psychology, or a related field.
+ Completion of at least two years of doctoral-level coursework
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.
+ Ability to commit exclusively to the Pearson summer internship (no concurrent internships or externships).
_Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply._
_Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racist company in everything we do. We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm, and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential._
_Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive._
_To learn more about Pearson's commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here:_ ***********************************************************
**APPLICATION PROCEDURE:** All candidates must apply online at: ********************** Type (21885) in the keyword search box to access the posting.
In addition to the online application, each candidate must submit a curriculum vita, copy of graduate school transcript, two letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose describing his or her interest in the internship. All application materials must be received by February 8, 2026. Internship awards will be announced by March 8, 2026.
**Who we are:**
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing ******************************************.
**Job:** Research, Efficacy, and Psychometrics
**Job Family:** LEARNING\_&\_CONTENT\_DEVELOPMENT
**Organization:** Assessment & Qualifications
**Schedule:** FULL\_TIME
**Workplace Type:** Remote
**Req ID:** 21885
**Req Type:** Student
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$36k-50k yearly est. 20d ago
Research Associate
Beck's Hybrids 3.5
Research assistant job in Colfax, IA
Intermediate level position in the Research Department which we are seeking someone with some basic agriculture and field research knowledge. The main responsibility for this job will be conducting mini-strip and replicated testing as well as participating in other facets of Beck's Research Department.
As a member of the Beck's Family of employees, all full-time employees are eligible for a generous benefits package:
Health benefits including two medical plan options and company HSA contributions, dental, vision, employer paid life/AD&D for you and your dependents, disability insurance, and access to an onsite Nurse Practitioner
401k plan match & company sponsored pension plan and access to a Financial Advisor to help you manage your retirement savings
Paid time off, Paid Holidays, Wellness Programs, & Corporate Discounts
Company Christmas Party, Free Lunch, Two-Hundred Dollar Merchandise Allowance, & Much More
Responsibilities
Coordinate plot locations and logistics with plot cooperators
Measuring and setting flags
Working with cooperators to ensure proper seedbed preparation, fertility program and weed control
Seed Preparation
Prepare seed for mini-strip and replicated testing
Planting of mini-strip and replicated plots
Transporting planting equipment to outlying locations
Ensuring plots are planted as directed by the Testing Site Lead
Data Collection
Stand counts, early vigor, and plot ratings
Flowering data
Physical characteristics (Plant and ear heights, etc)
Disease evaluation and agronomic notes
Plot Maintenance
Work with cooperators to ensure plots are maintained to Beck's Hybrids' standards
Apply fertilizer, herbicide, and insecticide as needed
Plot Harvest
Transport harvest equipment to outlying locations
Collect fall agronomic notes (stability, plant integrity, etc)
Conduct harvest of mini-strip and replicated plots
Research Equipment Maintenance
Ensure machinery is maintained to Beck's Hybrids' standards to minimize downtime
Diagnose and make repairs as needed
Data Reporting
Some duties may include reporting notes, harvest data, and preparation of yield reports for Beck's Product Development Staff
Warehousing/distribution
Inventory incoming shipments
Organize and stage outgoing shipments
Load/unload trucks as needed
Perform seed deliveries as needed
Aid in isolated corn block, nursery, and winter nursery work
Supervise full time employees, part time employees, and interns that report to the Research Associates as needed
Work in other areas of Beck's Hybrids' operations as directed by the Testing Site Lead to ensure efficient site operations.
Job Requirements
Education and training:
Minimum of high school diploma or GED equivalent, advanced degree preferred
Class A CDL or the ability to obtain
Pesticide applicator license or the ability to obtain
Must possess and maintain valid driver's license and insurable driving record as determined by Beck's automobile insurance policy
Technical knowledge:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Possess strong agronomic and mechanical skills
Possess positive attitude
Ability to establish priorities, work independently, work as a team member, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
Skill to use personal computer and various software packages
3. Physical demands:
Ability to pass DOT physical examination and obtain Medical Examiner's Certificate is required
Overnight travel is required
Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds unassisted
Experience:
Field Research and/or Agriculture experience preferred
** In an effort to provide a safer, drug-free workplace for employees, all full-time applicants to whom offers of employment are made must submit to a drug test and background check, subject to applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations. Employment at Beck's is contingent upon passing these pre-employment screenings.
$32k-52k yearly est. Auto-Apply 49d ago
Greenhouse Research Technician - Weekend Shift
Manpowergroup 4.7
Research assistant job in Johnston, IA
Our client, an innovative leader in agricultural research, is seeking a Greenhouse Research Technician - Weekend Shift to join their team. As a Greenhouse Research Technician, you will be part of the Controlled Environments Team supporting research and development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proactive attitude, a passion for learning, and strong organizational skills, which will align successfully in the organization.
**Job Title:** Greenhouse Research Technician - Weekend Shift
**Location:** Johnston, IA
**Shift:** Work shift 7:30AM - 4:00PM, Shifted schedule Wednesday to Sunday or Saturday to Wednesday.
**What's the Job?**
+ Assist with daily greenhouse plant care, including pollination, transplanting, watering, harvesting, and seed management for various crops.
+ Support experimental procedures, help in data collection, and maintain detailed records of research activities.
+ Perform routine sanitation tasks in the greenhouse, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and proper waste disposal.
+ Maintain a professional, clean, and safe work environment while adhering to all regulatory standards.
+ Support the team in maintaining the overall health and productivity of the greenhouse environment.
**What's Needed?**
+ High school diploma or GED required; a degree in agriculture, horticulture, entomology, or related plant sciences is preferred but not mandatory.
+ At least two years of relevant experience or equivalent education will be considered.
+ Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.
+ Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
+ Basic proficiency in MS Office applications and the ability to learn proprietary research software.
**What's in it for me?**
+ Opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking agricultural research and innovation.
+ Work in a dynamic, smoke-free campus environment with a focus on safety and professionalism.
+ Engage in meaningful work that addresses global food security challenges.
+ Collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals in a supportive setting.
+ Potential for growth and development within a forward-thinking organization.
If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
**About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.**
_ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands -_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _-_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
$31k-39k yearly est. 14d ago
Research Associate, Equities - Aligned Investors
Principal Financial Group 4.6
Research assistant job in Des Moines, IA
**What You'll Do** We're looking for an Equity Analyst to join the Aligned Investors team. Aligned Investors has a very successful long-term track record running two US equity strategies with $68 billion in assets under management! Aligned Investor's primary funds are the Principal MidCap Fund and Principal Blue Chip Fund. The Aligned investment process involves long-term ownership of high-quality businesses with competitive advantages that are led by owner-operators. The process relies completely on fundamental company research. Our team is made up of passionate analysts who all work to deliver outstanding returns for our clients over full market cycles.
You will have the opportunity to direct and conduct fundamental research on US companies, monitor portfolio holdings and make recommendations to the Portfolio Managers. More specifically you will be able to:
+ Conduct and provide research on Equity securities, industries, and companies as assigned including financial analysis, projections, and recommendations
+ Source and develop reliable and innovative data and information sources to drive investment ideas and develop in depth knowledge of holdings and prospective holdings
+ Provide analytical support to the portfolios and portfolio managers by monitoring cash and raising cash issues, entering trades, and compliance monitoring
+ Manage data and data integrity related to investment performance, fund accounting, client reports, client inquiries, and other external and internal inquiries
**Who You Are**
+ Bachelor's degree with emphasis in finance, economics, accounting, engineering, or other technical field
+ Highly proficient at Excel and database skills
**Skills That Will Help You Stand Out**
+ At least one year of applicable experience or a comparable investment internship
+ Experience working with investment products such as equities, private equity, or fixed income
+ MBA or CFA designation or progress towards
+ Ability to efficiently and effectively research and summarize information, and communicate persuasive recommendations
+ Ability to make effective, well-informed decisions and recommendations in a highly time-sensitive environment, often with incomplete and/or contradictory information
+ Demonstrated understanding of investments and an alignment in investment philosophy
**Salary Range Information**
Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.
**Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)**
$89300 - $120650 / year
**Time Off Program**
Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don't accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.
**Pension Eligible**
No
**Location(s)**
This role will be based out of our World Headquarters located in Des Moines, IA. You can check out what our Global Headquarters in Des Moines looks like here:
**Work Authorization/Sponsorship**
At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.
Nonimmigrant Workers (********************************************************************************** **and** Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants (***************************************************************************************************
**Investment Code of Ethics**
For Principal Asset Management positions, you'll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.
**Experience** **P** **rincipal**
At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we're imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services - and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.
**Principal is an** **E** **qual** **O** **pportunity** **E** **mployer**
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
**Posting Window**
We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.
**Original Posting Date**
1/22/2026
**Most Recently Posted Date**
1/23/2026
$37k-47k yearly est. 4d ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Epilepsy Research
Iowa State University 4.6
Research assistant job in Ames, IA
Position Title:Postdoctoral Research Associate - Epilepsy ResearchAppointment Type:Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking qualified candidates for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to assist with Epilepsy Research.
Duties include:
Conducting a range of in vivo and in vitro experiments.
Immunoprecipitation.
Viral vectors studies, including vector design and cloning.
RNA sequencing.
Proteomics/transcriptomics and bioinformatics.
PLA.
Immunohistochemistry on brain sections.
Surgery to implant electrodes and EEG acquisition and analysis.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
PhD
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in neuronscience (neurodegeneration).
Proven track record and publications.
Degree related to the medical or Veterinary field
Department/Program & College Description:
Our research goal is to investigate the cellular and molecular mechanisms of disease modification in experimental models of epilepsy and organophosphate-induced long-term Neurotoxicity. Our ongoing research demonstrated that targeting seizure-induced neuroinflammation prevents long-term neurodegeneration and modifies the development of epilepsy/disease progression
Department Unit/Website:
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Proposed Start Date:March 1, 2026Proposed End Date or Length of Term:March 30, 2028Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:Full time Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email ********************** or call ************ or Toll Free: **************.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Program
Original Posting Date:December 18, 2025Posting Close Date:January 30, 2026Job Requisition Number:R18326
$39k-50k yearly est. Auto-Apply 39d ago
Scholar
Accu-Mold Corp 3.6
Research assistant job in Ankeny, IA
JOB TITLE: Micro Mold Production Worker
REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor
FLSA: Non-exempt
JOB SUMMARY: Performs all of the tasks in the operation of the micro mold production machines at Accumold. Uses the quality system and work instructions that have been established to complete the production of plastic parts correctly and independently.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops a thorough understanding of the operation of micro mold machinery.
Monitors assigned machines using established parameters. Following work instructions, checks assigned parts at regular intervals. Inspects product continuously to maintain highest quality parts.
Keeps feeder bowls adequately filled. Monitors dryer and oven trays to maintain sufficient material for production run.
Builds upon working knowledge of machines, process and experience to troubleshoot problems.
Measures parts and follows SPC procedures as required by work instructions and/or customer requirements.
Promotes efficient production practices by performing ongoing tasks necessary to ready finished product.
Communicates production problems with lead people or management as needed.
Other duties as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Education/Experience . High school education coursework or GED required. Experience or training in plastic part manufacturing. Understands measuring and inspection equipment used to monitor quality. Ability to understand mechanical concepts used in micro mold production.
Computer Skills . Ability to perform basic tasks using Windows operating system..
Language Skills . Ability to read, comprehend, and utilize instructions and short correspondence with coworkers and supervisors. Ability to effectively present information to other employees, in one-on-one and small group situations
Mathematical Skills . Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to read and understand specification drawings for inspection purposes.
Reasoning Ability . Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of concrete variables. Ability to follow simple verbal instructions.
Other Skills and Abilities . Willingness to attend classes or training to enhance and update knowledge and skills.
Supervisory Responsibilities . None.
Physical Demands . While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to sit/stand and use hand to manipulate very small parts or tweezers. Sense of touch may be used to detect texture, burs and edges. Frequent movement throughout the facility is required. Normal or corrected to normal vision is required with good color vision, close vision, and ability to use microscope and adjust focus. May be required to move or transport up to 55 lbs.
Work Environment . The duties of this job are executed in a climate-controlled environment with few temperature or humidity extremes. Noise levels will vary from very low to moderate depending on the location that the work is performed within the facility. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Use of safety glasses is required.
The description given is intended only to provide information about the general nature of the job and is not an all-inclusive list of the job duties, skills or abilities.
Employment with Accumold is “at will”, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate employment at any time and for any or no reason.
I have read and understand the information on this job description.
Signature_____________________________________ Date ___________________
**Our Company** At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information. That's why we built the most complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI. By delivering harmonized data, trusted AI, and faster innovation, we uplift and empower our customers-and our customers' customers-to make better, more confident decisions. The world's top companies across every major industry trust Teradata to improve business performance, enrich customer experiences, and fully integrate data across the enterprise.
**What you will do**
We are seeking a Technology Researcher to evaluate emerging hardware and infrastructure technologies, conduct focused research spikes and proof-of-concepts, and identify optimization opportunities for our database and cloud platforms. You will collaborate with product engineering teams to advance innovations from research to production, leveraging AI-assisted development tools to accelerate your work.
Key Responsibilities
+ Evaluate emerging technologies in compute hardware, storage, networking, GPUs, DPUs, and accelerators for potential platform integration
+ Evaluate technologies such as eBPF, DASK and other communication protocols that all for distributed and heterogeneous system designs
+ Design and execute targeted research spikes and proof-of-concept projects to validate technology value and measure performance impact
+ Collaborate with product engineering teams to scope, test, benchmark, and document technology enhancements
+ Research industry trends, academic innovations, and partner technologies to identify optimization opportunities
+ Build business cases and present technology recommendations through innovation reviews
+ Leverage AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate prototyping and development cycles
**Who you will work with**
On our team, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic group of professionals in Office of the CTO, Product Engineering, Product Management, Sales and other key departments. You will play a crucial role in helping Teradata better understand our customers' needs through dedicated technology research, proof-of-concepts and defining next generation infrastructure choices for our product portfolio. This position will report to the Engineering Fellow of Partner Technology Research and will reside within the Office of the CTO.
**What makes you a qualified candidate**
Technical Skills:
+ Distributed systems engineering background with multi-node architecture experience
+ CUDA X and NVIDIA GPU ecosystem experience
+ rocM/HIP and AMD GPU ecosystem experience
+ eBPF, DASK or Arrow experience
+ HPC or distributed application development background
+ Public cloud platform proficiency
+ Foundational database systems knowledge (Teradata experience a plus)
+ Backend software development or infrastructure engineering experience
+ Scripting/automation capabilities (Python, Bash, or similar)
+ Comfortable with modern AI-assisted coding tools and platforms
Education & Experience:
+ Bachelor's degree in computer science (distributed systems focus), Computer Engineering, or IT with equivalent professional progression
+ 2-3+ years in backend development, systems engineering, or infrastructure engineering
+ DevOps or infrastructure automation experience
**What you will bring**
+ Confident and resilient; comfortable navigating technical disagreements and feedback
+ Strong influencer with ability to persuade without direct authority or control of resources
+ Excellent communicator who articulates technical concepts and business value clearly
+ Collaborative, self-motivated, and intellectually curious
+ Thrives in ambiguous, fast-moving technology environments
**Why We Think You'll Love Teradata**
We prioritize a people-first culture because we know our people are at the very heart of our success. We embrace a flexible work model because we trust our people to make decisions about how, when, and where they work. We focus on well-being because we care about our people and their ability to thrive both personally and professionally. We are committed to actively working to foster an inclusive environment that celebrates people for all of who they are.
\#LI-JR1
Teradata is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team, bringing their unique perspectives and experiences to help us innovate and grow.
Pay Rate: 84,000.00 - 105,000.00 - 126,000.00 Annually
Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on geographic location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and candidate experience. Sales roles will be eligible for commission payments tied to quota achievement. All other permanent roles will be eligible for one of our annual incentive plans, which are based on company financial attainment and individual performance.
Employees in this position are also eligible to participate in the Company's comprehensive benefits programs, which include healthcare, life and disability insurance plans, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, and time-off programs. Specific details of these benefits, including eligibility criteria and plan options, will be provided during the hiring process and can be reviewed here: **************************************************
$52k-71k yearly est. 40d ago
Restaurant Team Member Part Time
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. 4.2
Research assistant job in Ellsworth, IA
Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) - 100% match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30 days * Competitive Pay * Career Development * Hiring Immediately
Welcome to Love's!
Restaurant cashiers play a crucial role in delivering excellent customer service by providing efficient and friendly service in a fast-paced environment. You would be responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitized work area, accurately processing payments, and ensuring high-quality food service. No experience? No problem! We will teach you!
Job Functions:
* General customer service duties including, but not limited to, taking customer food orders, answering questions about menu offerings, and addressing customer needs.
* Balancing a cash register and offering additional sales opportunities to customers.
* Accurately and safely prepare customer orders from various preparation points within the kitchen to include, but not limited to, a sandwich making line, a fry station, a grill station, or other station depending on the restaurant concept type.
* Use a variety of methods and technologies to ensure proper food safety conditions within the restaurant to ensure delivery of a fresh and safe product to the customer.
* Additional duties could include cross training in other departments such as Store Cashier, Fresh Kitchen, Facility Maintenance, and leadership roles.
* Ability to move, lift 25+ pounds. Ability to work in various temperatures.
Our Culture
We are a 60-year family-owned enterprise that creates an environment where team members can thrive, driving the company forward and building a rewarding career with unmatched growth opportunities.
Come see why Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores was recognized by Indeed as the winner of the Better Work Award in 2023!
Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.
Love's has been fueling customers' journeys since 1964. Innovation and perseverance continue to lead the way for the family-owned and -operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City with more than 40,000 team members in North America and Europe. The company's core business is travel stops and convenience stores with more than 630 locations in 42 states. Love's continues its commitment to offer products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, four-wheel customers, RVers, alternative fuel and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities Love's serves and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace are hallmarks of the company's award-winning culture.
The Love's Family of Companies includes:
* Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry's safest trucking fleets.
* Speedco and Love's Truck Care, the largest oil change and preventive maintenance and total truck care network.
* Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader.
* Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert.
* TVC Pro-driver, a commercial driver's license (CDL) protection subscription service.
Nearest Major Market: Des Moines
Job Segment: Facilities, Food Safety, Part Time, Operations, Quality
$22k-25k yearly est. 14d ago
EEIP Masters Intern - Electricity Infrastructure & Buildings Research
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory 4.5
Research assistant job in Des Moines, IA
At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus.
The Energy and Environment Directorate delivers science and technology solutions for the nation's biggest energy and environmental challenges. Our more than 1,700 staff support the Department of Energy (DOE), delivering on key DOE mission areas including: modernizing our nation's power grid to maintain a reliable, affordable, secure, and resilient electricity delivery infrastructure; research, development, validation, and effective utilization of renewable energy and efficiency technologies that improve the affordability, reliability, resiliency, and security of the American energy system; and resolving complex issues in nuclear science, energy, and environmental management.
The Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division, part of the Energy and Environment Directorate, is accelerating the transition to an efficient, resilient, and secure energy system through basic and applied research. We leverage a strong technical foundation in power and energy systems and advanced data analytics to drive innovation, transform markets, and shape energy policy.
**Responsibilities**
Are you interested in making the world a better place while gaining valuable research experience to launch your career?
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking master students passionate about creating a sustainable energy future through science and engineering to join us for a 10 week paid summer internship as part of the Energy and Environment Internship Program (EEIP).
Participants will begin in cohort sessions and must be available to start on **May 26, 2026 or June 19, 2026** as part of the **Summer 2026 cohort** .
EEIP interns in our Electricity Infrastructure & Buildings Division will experience firsthand how PNNL addresses some of our nation's toughest problems in energy efficiency, electric grid modernization, and the integration of renewable energy, storage, and electric vehicles with the power grid. Join our division of over 400 experts and explore how your training in fields such as, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, architectural engineering and buildings sciences, systems engineering, data sciences, energy policy, and economics, can position you for a high impact career at a national lab.
You'll be matched with a mentor based on your career interests, and project opportunities, and assigned to a research group working in one of the following areas:
+ **Power Systems Engineering:** grid architecture and communications, power system modeling and simulation, cyber and physical energy security.
+ **Energy System Analytics and Control:** learning and predictive analytics, control theory and system optimization, sensing and measurement, and advanced computing, including high-performance and edge computing.
+ **Building System Sciences & Engineering:** building energy modeling, electrical systems design and integration, whole-building performance evaluation and optimization, building technology testing and validation
+ **Policy, Markets and Deployment:** power market design and analysis, economic analysis and valuation, policy and regulatory analysis for buildings and electricity infrastructure, community energy transition planning.
Positions are based in Richland, WA, Seattle, WA and Portland, OR. Work is primarily on-site, with remote arrangements considered only in rare circumstances and strictly based on business need.
**The Internship Experience**
PNNL interns are fully integrated into research teams and supported through The Gold Experience, a summer-long program that includes professional development, networking with scientists and engineers across the lab, and exposure to the full breadth of PNNL's research mission.
This internship is designed to accelerate your growth as a researcher and help you envision long-term career paths in national laboratory science. Many students return for multiple summers, and a number successfully transition into full-time roles at PNNL after graduation.
**Why Apply?**
+ Gain hands-on research experience in a national laboratory setting.
+ Collaborate with top scientists and engineers in cutting-edge research fields.
+ Build professional connections that can support future career opportunities.
If you're motivated to apply your skills to real-world problems and gain hands-on research experience that can shape your career, we encourage you to apply.
******HOW TO APPLY******
To have a complete application package, the (2) listed items below are required and must be uploaded correctly per the steps below for consideration:
**Step 1:** Upload **Resume or CV** in "Resume" section only (note: If applying to multiple positions, the most recent resume uploaded will be used for all positions an applicant applies to).
**Step 2:** Upload a **Cover Letter** separately in "Additional Documents" section of the application titled "Nuclear Sciences EEIP Cover Letter".
+ Cover letter should include: Statement of interest, reference relevant college courses, and relevant experience that may include extracurricular activities that have prepared you for this career.
**If any of the components (resume and cover letter) are not uploaded per the instructions above, applications will be rejected and will no longer be considered. Electronic applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. (PST) on the posting close date.**
**Qualifications**
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Candidates must be matriculated/enrolled in a Master's program at an accredited college or university.
+ Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Applicants should be working toward a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) degree, or related degrees.
+ Discipline of interest: Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or Building Sciences, Systems Engineering, Energy Policy, Economics, Computer Science, Software, Engineering, or Cyber Security Engineering, Data Sciences
**About PNNL**
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State-the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab's campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
**Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment Opportunity**
Our laboratory is committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect while solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PNNL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at **************** .
**Drug Free Workplace**
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
**Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements**
As a national laboratory, PNNL is responsible for adhering to the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which require new employees to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identify Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication. The tier of federal background investigation will be determined by job duties and national security or public trust responsibilities associated with the job. All tiers of investigation include a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last 1 to 7 years (depending on the applicable tier of investigation). Illegal drug activities include marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
For foreign national candidates:
If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) Federal risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement thereafter, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment. The tier of federal background investigation required to obtain the PIV credential will be determined by job duties at the time you become eligible for the PIV credential.
**Mandatory Requirements**
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a "country of risk" without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
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**Notice to Applicants**
PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual's relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.
As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.
**Minimum Salary**
USD $20.87/Hr.
**Maximum Salary**
USD $31.30/Hr.
$20.9-31.3 hourly 1d ago
Research Associate
Corteva Agriscience 3.7
Research assistant job in Johnston, IA
**Who are we, and what do we do?** At **Corteva Agriscience** , you will help us grow what's next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.
This role ensures the work location or group functions efficiently by performing a variety of duties using a wide range of procedures when conducting experiments and analyzing data
**What You'll Do:**
+ Characterize the mode of action of insecticidal proteins.
+ Assemble and analyzes data of specific problems while initiating action within standard procedures.
+ Be involved in protein production and purification for use in the development and implementation of various biochemical assays to characterize protein-protein interactions aimed at identifying the mechanism of activity of insecticidal proteins.
+ Additional responsibilities will include general laboratory maintenance, buffer preparation, performing subcellular fractionations, data management and regular communications to stakeholders on progress.
**What Skills You Need:**
+ Associates with 3+ years of experience or Bachelor of Science degree with 0 to 3 years of experience in protein biochemistry or related fields.
+ Highly competent and motivated with working experience in subcellular fractionation protocols, protein purification and general laboratory maintenance.
+ Experience with insecticidal proteins, receptor-mediated mechanisms, or protein structure determination would be beneficial but are not required.
+ Strong communication and organizational skills, a high level of attention to detail, and a desire to learn and develop new technologies and skills.
+ An ability to work in a dynamic multidisciplinary group environment and manage multiple projects at one time.
**Benefits - How We'll Support You:**
+ Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills.
+ Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place.
+ Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment.
+ Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays.
+ Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father.
+ Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program.
+ Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits (******************************************************************************* .
+ Check out life at Corteva! ************************************* .
Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
**Benefits - How We'll Support You:**
+ Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
+ Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
+ Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
+ Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
+ Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
+ Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
+ Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits (*******************************************************************************
+ Check out life at Corteva! *************************************
Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:Accessibility Page for Contact Information
For US Applicants: See the 'Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law' poster. To all recruitment agencies: Corteva does not accept unsolicited third party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
$37k-53k yearly est. 5d ago
Research Associate, Equities - Aligned Investors
Principal Financial Group 4.6
Research assistant job in Des Moines, IA
What You'll Do We're looking for an Equity Analyst to join the Aligned Investors team. Aligned Investors has a very successful long-term track record running two US equity strategies with $68 billion in assets under management! Aligned Investor's primary funds are the Principal MidCap Fund and Principal Blue Chip Fund.
The Aligned investment process involves long-term ownership of high-quality businesses with competitive advantages that are led by owner-operators.
The process relies completely on fundamental company research.
Our team is made up of passionate analysts who all work to deliver outstanding returns for our clients over full market cycles.
You will have the opportunity to direct and conduct fundamental research on US companies, monitor portfolio holdings and make recommendations to the Portfolio Managers.
More specifically you will be able to: Conduct and provide research on Equity securities, industries, and companies as assigned including financial analysis, projections, and recommendations Source and develop reliable and innovative data and information sources to drive investment ideas and develop in depth knowledge of holdings and prospective holdings Provide analytical support to the portfolios and portfolio managers by monitoring cash and raising cash issues, entering trades, and compliance monitoring Manage data and data integrity related to investment performance, fund accounting, client reports, client inquiries, and other external and internal inquiries Who You Are Bachelor's degree with emphasis in finance, economics, accounting, engineering, or other technical field Highly proficient at Excel and database skills Skills That Will Help You Stand Out At least one year of applicable experience or a comparable investment internship Experience working with investment products such as equities, private equity, or fixed income MBA or CFA designation or progress towards Ability to efficiently and effectively research and summarize information, and communicate persuasive recommendations Ability to make effective, well-informed decisions and recommendations in a highly time-sensitive environment, often with incomplete and/or contradictory information Demonstrated understanding of investments and an alignment in investment philosophy Salary Range Information Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries.
Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program.
Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance.
Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.
Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly) $89300 - $120650 / year Time Off Program Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness.
Employees don't accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.
Pension Eligible No Location(s) This role will be based out of our World Headquarters located in Des Moines, IA.
You can check out what our Global Headquarters in Des Moines looks like here: Work Authorization/Sponsorship At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States.
This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc.
For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.
Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants Investment Code of Ethics For Principal Asset Management positions, you'll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household.
These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.
Experience Principal At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level.
Together, we're imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services - and that starts with you.
Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees.
And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being.
Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.
Principal 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, disability, or veteran status.
Posting Window We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received.
If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date.
Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.
Original Posting Date 1/22/2026 Most Recently Posted Date 1/23/2026
$37k-47k yearly est. 4d ago
Postdoc Research Associate - Viral Research
Iowa State University 4.6
Research assistant job in Ames, IA
Position Title:Postdoc Research Associate - Viral ResearchAppointment Type:Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary job duties will be focused on viral diagnostics and research. Specifically, the postdoc will be expected to:
Conduct sequence analysis to understand the molecular epidemiology of viruses of veterinary importance
Perform animal study and laboratory testing to characterize the pathogenicity and cross-protection of viruses of interest
Conduct other assigned side projects
Required Minimum Qualifications:
PhD degree in virology, molecular biology, or other related fields.
Preferred Qualifications:
2 years of previous postdoc training in veterinary virus diagnostics and research
Department Unit/Website:
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Proposed Start Date:April 1, 2026Proposed End Date or Length of Term:March 31, 2027Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:Full time Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email ********************** or call ************ or Toll Free: **************.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Program
Original Posting Date:January 23, 2026Posting Close Date:January 30, 2026Job Requisition Number:R18490
$40k-53k yearly est. Auto-Apply 3d ago
Unpaid Summer 2026 Internship with DCI Crime Laboratory
State of Iowa 4.1
Research assistant job in Des Moines, IA
This is a non-merit internship position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
The Iowa DCI Crime Laboratory intends to offer up to four unpaid internships at our facility in Ankeny, IA for the summer of 2026, starting around the first week of June and ending in early August of 2026.
Organization Background:
The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a statewide law enforcement agency committed to serving the people of Iowa with leadership, integrity, and professionalism. We uphold the core values of courtesy, service, and protection, and collaborate with federal, state, and local jurisdictions within the criminal justice community to provide for the safety of people living in or traveling through the State of Iowa.
DPS is comprised of the following divisions:
• Iowa State Patrol
• Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
• Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement
• Iowa State Fire Marshal
• Division of Professional Development and Support Services
• Division of Intelligence and Fusion Center
• Administrative Services Division
:
The Iowa DCI Crime Laboratory intends to offer up to four unpaid internships at our facility in Ankeny, IA for the summer of 2026, starting around the first week of June and ending in early August of 2026.
These internships are unpaid, and project based, typically working with a particular section of the laboratory.
These internships will also be asked to assist with general administrative tasks, such as scanning old case files, along with other duties as assigned. We ask for a minimum 20 hour per week commitment.
To apply, please complete all items requested on the NeoGov application and upload your resume, most recent college transcripts, and a cover letter indicating the specific forensic discipline you are interested (if known).
Please ensure your transcripts are as up to date as possible to aid in making our selections.
Typical candidates often have partially or nearly completed some sort of college level science degree, including hands on laboratory experience as part of their coursework.
Additional Requirements:
Relocation assistance and lodging are not provided and are the responsibility of the successful applicant.
Candidates must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation conducted by the Iowa Department of Public Safety investigators before a final letter of employment offer is delivered. The background materials must be received in a timely manner once an offer is made to allow processing time for the background process prior to starting date.
Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume within the NEOGOV application.
The State of Iowa is an E-Verify Employer.
This is not a remote position.
E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit*************************** for positions in this class must be currently enrolled students in a degree program at an accredited educational institution, as determined by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
Unpaid 45d ago
EEIP Undergrad Intern - Electricity Infrastructure & Buildings Research
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory 4.5
Research assistant job in Des Moines, IA
At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus.
The Energy and Environment Directorate delivers science and technology solutions for the nation's biggest energy and environmental challenges. Our more than 1,700 staff support the Department of Energy (DOE), delivering on key DOE mission areas including: modernizing our nation's power grid to maintain a reliable, affordable, secure, and resilient electricity delivery infrastructure; research, development, validation, and effective utilization of renewable energy and efficiency technologies that improve the affordability, reliability, resiliency, and security of the American energy system; and resolving complex issues in nuclear science, energy, and environmental management.
The Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division, part of the Energy and Environment Directorate, is accelerating the transition to an efficient, resilient, and secure energy system through basic and applied research. We leverage a strong technical foundation in power and energy systems and advanced data analytics to drive innovation, transform markets, and shape energy policy.
**Responsibilities**
Are you interested in making the world a better place while gaining valuable research experience to launch your career?
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking undergraduate students passionate about creating a sustainable energy future through science and engineering to join us for a 10 week paid summer internship as part of the Energy and Environment Internship Program (EEIP).
Participants will begin in cohort sessions and must be available to start on **May 26, 2026 or June 19, 2026** as part of the **Summer 2026 cohort** .
EEIP interns in our Electricity Infrastructure & Buildings Division will experience firsthand how PNNL addresses some of our nation's toughest problems in energy efficiency, electric grid modernization, and the integration of renewable energy, storage, and electric vehicles with the power grid. Join our division of over 400 experts and explore how your training in fields such as, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, architectural engineering and buildings sciences, systems engineering, data sciences, energy policy, and economics, can position you for a high impact career at a national lab.
You'll be matched with a mentor based on your career interests, and project opportunities, and assigned to a research group working in one of the following areas:
+ **Power Systems Engineering:** grid architecture and communications, power system modeling and simulation, cyber and physical energy security.
+ **Energy System Analytics and Control:** learning and predictive analytics, control theory and system optimization, sensing and measurement, and advanced computing, including high-performance and edge computing.
+ **Building System Sciences & Engineering:** building energy modeling, electrical systems design and integration, whole-building performance evaluation and optimization, building technology testing and validation
+ **Policy, Markets and Deployment:** power market design and analysis, economic analysis and valuation, policy and regulatory analysis for buildings and electricity infrastructure, community energy transition planning.
Positions are based in Richland, WA, Seattle, WA and Portland, OR. Work is primarily on-site, with remote arrangements considered only in rare circumstances and strictly based on business need.
**The Internship Experience**
PNNL interns are fully integrated into research teams and supported through The Gold Experience, a summer-long program that includes professional development, networking with scientists and engineers across the lab, and exposure to the full breadth of PNNL's research mission.
This internship is designed to accelerate your growth as a researcher and help you envision long-term career paths in national laboratory science. Many students return for multiple summers, and a number successfully transition into full-time roles at PNNL after graduation.
**Why Apply?**
+ Gain hands-on research experience in a national laboratory setting.
+ Collaborate with top scientists and engineers in cutting-edge research fields.
+ Build professional connections that can support future career opportunities.
If you're motivated to apply your skills to real-world problems and gain hands-on research experience that can shape your career, we encourage you to apply.
******HOW TO APPLY******
To have a complete application package, the (2) listed items below are required and must be uploaded correctly per the steps below for consideration:
**Step 1:** Upload **Resume or CV** in "Resume" section only (note: If applying to multiple positions, the most recent resume uploaded will be used for all positions an applicant applies to).
**Step 2:** Upload a **Cover Letter** separately in "Additional Documents" section of the application titled "Nuclear Sciences EEIP Cover Letter".
+ Cover letter should include: Statement of interest, reference relevant college courses, and relevant experience that may include extracurricular activities that have prepared you for this career.
**If any of the components (resume and cover letter) are not uploaded per the instructions above, applications will be rejected and will no longer be considered. Electronic applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. (PST) on the posting close date.**
**Qualifications**
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Candidates must have a high school diploma /GED or higher
+ Candidates must be degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited college or university
+ Candidates must be taking at least 6 credit hours and have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Applicants should be working toward a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) degree, or related degrees.
+ Discipline of interest: Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or Building Sciences, Systems Engineering, Energy Policy, Economics, Computer Science, Software, Engineering, or Cyber Security Engineering, Data Sciences
**Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment**
Not Applicable.
**Testing Designated Position**
This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
**About PNNL**
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State-the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab's campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
**Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment Opportunity**
Our laboratory is committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect while solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PNNL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at **************** .
**Drug Free Workplace**
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
**Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements**
As a national laboratory, PNNL is responsible for adhering to the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which require new employees to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identify Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication. The tier of federal background investigation will be determined by job duties and national security or public trust responsibilities associated with the job. All tiers of investigation include a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last 1 to 7 years (depending on the applicable tier of investigation). Illegal drug activities include marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
For foreign national candidates:
If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) Federal risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement thereafter, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment. The tier of federal background investigation required to obtain the PIV credential will be determined by job duties at the time you become eligible for the PIV credential.
**Mandatory Requirements**
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a "country of risk" without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
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Employees are offered an employee assistance program and business travel insurance. Employees are eligible for the company funded pension plan and 401k savings plan, once eligibility requirements are met.
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**Notice to Applicants**
PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual's relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.
As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.
**Minimum Salary**
USD $16.25/Hr.
**Maximum Salary**
USD $26.00/Hr.
$16.3-26 hourly 1d ago
Research Associate
Corteva Agriscience 3.7
Research assistant job in Des Moines, IA
Who are we, and what do we do?
At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.
This role ensures the work location or group functions efficiently by performing a variety of duties using a wide range of procedures when conducting experiments and analyzing data
What You'll Do:
Characterize the mode of action of insecticidal proteins.
Assemble and analyzes data of specific problems while initiating action within standard procedures.
Be involved in protein production and purification for use in the development and implementation of various biochemical assays to characterize protein-protein interactions aimed at identifying the mechanism of activity of insecticidal proteins.
Additional responsibilities will include general laboratory maintenance, buffer preparation, performing subcellular fractionations, data management and regular communications to stakeholders on progress.
What Skills You Need:
Associates with 3+ years of experience or Bachelor of Science degree with 0 to 3 years of experience in protein biochemistry or related fields.
Highly competent and motivated with working experience in subcellular fractionation protocols, protein purification and general laboratory maintenance.
Experience with insecticidal proteins, receptor-mediated mechanisms, or protein structure determination would be beneficial but are not required.
Strong communication and organizational skills, a high level of attention to detail, and a desire to learn and develop new technologies and skills.
An ability to work in a dynamic multidisciplinary group environment and manage multiple projects at one time.
Benefits - How We'll Support You:
Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills.
Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place.
Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment.
Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays.
Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father.
Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program.
Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits.
Check out life at Corteva! **************************************
Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
Benefits - How We'll Support You:
Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits
Check out life at Corteva! *************************************
Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
How much does a research assistant earn in Ames, IA?
The average research assistant in Ames, IA earns between $22,000 and $50,000 annually. This compares to the national average research assistant range of $28,000 to $64,000.