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Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe, clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Achieve sales and profit goals established for the department and control all established quality assurance standards. Monitor all functions, duties and activities related to the Bakery department. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Smith's Food and Drug merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Smith's customers in over 140 stores throughout Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all. Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited. Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Smith's family! What you'll receive from us: The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to: A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans. Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service. Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco. Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more. Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program. Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways. For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page ! MINIMUM Excellent oral/written communication skills Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction) Ability to handle stressful situations Current food handlers permit once employed DESIRED High School Diploma or GED Any management experience Any bakery/retail experience Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing) Promote trust and respect among associates, with a positive attitude Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates Establish department performance goals and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through teamwork Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume Train and develop associates on their job performance and participate in the performance appraisal process Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store; respond to questions, make suggestions, and locate products Inform customers of produce specials and offer product samples to help customers discover new items Review/inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming and special in-store promotions, especially promotions that affect the department Prepare and submit seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor Implement the period promotional plan for the department Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports Schedule daily, weekly and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs Plan and organize the inventory process, maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions, note any discrepancies, train department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions, practicing preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment, notifying store management of any items in need of repair and of customer or employee accidents Report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

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@fb.com.

**Must be enrolled in a university prior to and post internship.** **Target Internship Duration: May-Aug 2026 or June-Sept 2026.** **Target internship location: Burlington, MA.** **The Program:** Our future success depends on hiring world-class, early in career talent who are looking to power next-generation services and solutions. We are hiring students with a diverse set of skills and experiences to work in and across teams. Our program is intended to enhance your overall learning experience, help build your network, and accelerate your opportunity to make an impact. **The Team:** The Machine Learning Research Group is searching for outstanding AI and ML research interns to join our research team. We are passionate about research that both advances science and has impact in the real world. You will be part of an amazing collaborative research team that publishes at the top venues in machine learning and artificial intelligence. Our expertise includes recommender systems, content moderation, foundation models, privacy preserving technology, probabilistic programming, and AI agents. Your contributions have the chance to create real impact. **Responsibilities** **What you'll be doing:** + Create new datasets that push the limits of existing AI and ML technology + Research, design and implement novel methods + Contribute to research that may lead to publications or conference presentations + Collaborate with other team members and teams + Transfer technology to product groups + Collaborate with external researchers **What You'll Bring:** **To be considered for a Research Assistant position in the Machine Learning Research Group, you must possess the Objective Minimum Qualifications (OMQs) below. Please ensure that your application clearly indicates that you meet these OMQs, either on your resume, application questions, and/or by uploading additional documents such as a transcript.** + **Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. For clarity purposes, this means that Oracle is not in a position now, or in the future, to offer US immigration sponsorship. This includes, but is not limited to, support of H-1B, TN, O-1, green card or F-1 e.g. EAD, OPT, CPT, I-20, F-1 visa stamp, etc.** + **Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in the field of Recommender Systems, Content Moderation, Natural Language Processing, Speech Processing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or equivalent AND returning to the program after completion of the internship.** + Research and/or work experience in Recommender Systems, Content Moderation, Natural Language Processing, Speech Processing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or equivalent + Excellent programming skills in Python plus hands on experience with common machine learning frameworks, such as PyTorch + Outstanding research and publication track record + Excellent communication skills + Reside in the United States and/or attend a university in the US. Preferred Qualifications: + Minimum 3.0 GPA The Machine Learning Research Group is an advanced research organization in Oracle. We focus on the development of technologies that keep Oracle at the forefront of the computer industry. Our researchers look for novel approaches and methodologies, often taking on projects with high risk or uncertainty, or that are difficult to tackle within a product development organization. Our research is focused on real-world outcomes: our researchers aim to develop technologies that will play a significant role in the evolution of technology and society. Disclaimer: **Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.** **Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only** US: Hiring Range in USD from $19.62 to $53.00 per hour; from: $40,800 to $110,240 per annum. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: 1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion 2. Short term disability and long term disability 3. Life insurance and AD&D 4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) 5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts 6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits 7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match 8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation. 9. 11 paid holidays 10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours. 11. Paid parental leave 12. Adoption assistance 13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan 14. Financial planning and group legal 15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career Level - IC0 **About Us** As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's challenges. We've partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector-and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity. We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all. Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs. We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_************* or by calling *************** in the United States. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location (Full Address): 187 Edinburgh St, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14608 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 210632 Psychology-MHFC Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 108 H Compensation Range: $24.91 - $34.87 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. Responsibilities: GENERAL PURPOSE The Human Subject Research Specialist II will work across teams to 1) coordinate a multi-tier perinatal health intervention program and 2) work on research studies at Mt. Hope Family Center to collect physiological and biological research data. Research study topics are assessing the impact of stress, trauma, and child maltreatment on mental and physical health among children and adults. The position requires conducting research with families from diverse backgrounds and may include community-facing efforts (e.g., coordinating with community providers). Occasional evenings and weekends required to accommodate participant's schedules. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assists in implementing a universal perinatal prevention program, including but not limited to managing referrals, communicating with community partners, assisting with program evaluation, and assisting with a public health awareness campaign. Conducts visit to ensure research participant adherence with protocol requirements, completes MRI and phlebotomy research assessments. Assists with documenting adverse events and reports to senior study staff, PI, Institutional Review Board (IRB), and/or any other required recipients or entities. Ensures all data are collected and secured within approved parameters and procedures. Includes providing transportation for subjects to attend research visits. Assists in human subject recruitment and screening activities, including reviewing study site patient databases and office records for patients that meet the protocol inclusion criteria. May participate in developing recruitment strategies. May conduct telephone interviews to screen potential study candidates and eligibility for clinical services. Reviews medical chart history with Principal Investigator to verify inclusion criteria are met before enrollment. Represents sites, providers, study team, patients, study participants, and the University to develop, monitor, and maintain working relationships, positive communications, and effective results with regard to the coordination of human subject studies. Supports the contacts and relationships between and among Principal Investigator (PI), research staff, study sites, and sponsoring and regulatory agencies. Develops, implements, and monitors systems and methods to ensure quality, safety, efficiency, and consistency in the processing of human subject research data. Reviews study progress, including data, finances, documentation, and reporting deliverables. Designs, develops, implements, monitors, and manages systems and procedures to track study progression. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in human subject coordination Required. Or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Familiarity and comfort with Excel, ACESS, REDCap, and other databases. Preferred Transportation of biological samples to URMC labs. Community-facing experience, including communication with community stakeholders, prior experience or comfort translating scientific concepts to general audiences. Preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Prior experience with research studies conducting MRI and Phlebotomy assessments. Preferred Applicants must be trained, or willing to be trained to perform phlebotomy and assist with MRI scans. Preferred Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially with regard to interfacing with participants, individuals seeking services, community partners, and medical professionals. Preferred Prior training or interest in data management and/or statistics preferred but not required. Preferred LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Clean background check, valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Required The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University's Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

We are looking for a focused and detail-oriented research assistant to aid our research project by preparing interviews, summarizing results, and supervising undergraduate students who are involved in the research project. To be successful as a research assistant you must be able to multitask. A good Research Assistant manages multiple tasks by prioritizing more important duties and creating a schedule in which to complete tasks. Research Assistant Responsibilities: Preparing interview questions and summarizing results. Performing literature reviews. Conducting research and summarizing findings. Responding to emails relating to research. Attending project meetings. Updating website content. Preparing progress reports. Checking the work progress of undergraduate students involved in the project. Monitoring the project budget. Research Assistant Requirements: Senior student or postgraduate student. A degree in a field related to the study. Excellent administration skills. Knowledge of research methods. Ability to multitask. Ability to work under pressure. Excellent time management skills.

As a Field Research Intern, you will work closely with the Plant Breeding Team and Research Agronomy Team to support small plot research trials, evaluate camelina germplasm, and assist with business development initiatives. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in research agronomy while contributing to the advancement of sustainable biofuel crops. We are seeking a highly ambitious, innovative individual who thrives in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment and is eager to learn and grow professionally. Essential Functions: Assist in managing small plot research trials, including spraying and harvesting Assist in operations and basic maintenance of small plot equipment (seeders, sprayers, combines) Collaborate with research and support teams to ensure efficient resource use and meet business objectives Support the plant breeding team with phenotypic note-taking and data entry Participate in germplasm evaluation and post-harvest processing Assist with office and warehouse duties Maintain equipment and fleet vehicles Required Skills/Abilities: Mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate or learn to operate machinery Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills Self-motivated and detail-oriented “Team player” mindset and willing to contribute to group efforts Willingness to travel as needed Must possess a valid US driver's license with a clean driving record Legally authorized to work in the United States Preferred Skills/Abilities: Experience with small plot research trials Pesticide Applicators license or the ability to obtain Knowledge of plant breeding and Northern Great Plains cropping systems Experience working with agricultural producers and stakeholders FAA part 107 commercial drone pilot license Education and Experience: Pursuing or Recently Graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or equivalent Experience in and/or knowledge of agriculture, agronomy, or plant breeding Experience with small plot research trials preferred Physical Requirements: Typical schedule: 40 hours per week with potential for overtime Ability to work in an outdoor environment containing dust and pollen Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer Prolonged periods of standing and walking Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times Ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time Other duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Equal Employment Opportunity Grapevine Operating Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe, clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Achieve sales and profit goals established for the department and control all established quality assurance standards. Monitor all functions, duties and activities related to the Meat department. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. Minimum - Excellent oral/written communication skills - Current food handlers permit once employed - Ability to handle stressful situations - Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction) Desired - High School Diploma or GED - Any meat/retail experience - Any management experience - Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing) - Promote trust and respect among associates, with a positive attitude - Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates - Establish department performance goals and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through teamwork - Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume - Train and develop associates on their job performance and participate in the performance appraisal process - Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store; respond to questions, make suggestions, and locate products - Inform customers of produce specials and offer product samples to help customers discover new items - Review/inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action - Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results - Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management - Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming and special in-store promotions, especially promotions that affect the department - Prepare and submit seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor - Implement the period promotional plan for the department - Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports - Schedule daily, weekly and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs - Plan and organize the inventory process, maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions, note any discrepancies, train department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) - Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained - Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions, practicing preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment, notifying store management of any items in need of repair and of customer or employee accidents - Report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud - Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines - Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

The individual will design and execute complex research projects; implement advanced computational pipelines; develop new analytical tools for mobile genetic elements; support mouse and tick infection models; mentor undergraduate and graduate trainees; and contribute substantively to manuscripts, reports, and grant applications.The Research Scientist must be able to manage technically demanding projects with minimal supervision, demonstrate scientific creativity, and contribute to a highly collaborative laboratory environment. Duties and Responsibilities Research Design, Execution, and Innovation Independently design and conduct hypothesis-driven experiments relevant to phage induction, plasmid recombination, cp32 dynamics, antigenic variation, and Borrelia pathogenesis. Develop new methodological approaches-both experimental and computational-to investigate surface-protein diversity, recombination events, and mobile genetic elements within the Lyme disease system. Lead multiple concurrent research efforts requiring the integration of genomics, wet-lab experimentation, and animal-model data. Genomics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Systems Develop, deploy, and maintain high-throughput computational pipelines (Python, Bash, Linux/Unix) for Illumina, Nanopore, and hybrid genome assembly workflows. Perform comparative genomics on plasmids, phages, and mobile genetic elements; identify CRISPR arrays, anti-phage systems, recombination events, and patterns of genome plasticity. Build custom visualization tools (e.g., Plotly-Dash dashboards or equivalent) for data presentation and public-facing analytics. Administer and maintain laboratory servers, software environments, containerized workflows, and data storage systems supporting large-volume sequencing datasets. Develop and maintain relational data structures for sequencing metadata, phenotypic data, strain collections, and analytical outputs. Molecular Microbiology and Wet-Lab Capabilities Perform complex molecular biology workflows including recombinant DNA methods, cloning, PCR/qPCR, DNA/RNA extraction, sequencing library construction, and phage purification. Maintain and characterize diverse bacterial isolates, including plasmid-bearing strains, mutants, and engineered lines. Develop protocols and SOPs for advanced laboratory techniques such as inducible phage purification, genomic library preparation, and molecular characterization of phage/host interactions. Vector-Borne and Animal Model Experiments Support tick-mouse model experiments, including tick feeding, infection establishment, tissue harvesting, recovery of spirochetes, and downstream genomic analyses. Conduct mouse infection procedures (e.g., inoculation, monitoring, tissue collection) under IACUC protocols with high precision and strong documentation. Integrate in vivo results with genomic and molecular datasets to analyze phage induction, recombination, immune evasion, and strain competitiveness. Leadership, Mentoring, and Training Mentor and supervise undergraduate and graduate students in experimental design, molecular biology, microbiology, computational analysis, and data visualization. Develop and deliver training modules or short workshops to onboard new researchers in laboratory procedures and computational tools. Provide day-to-day guidance to junior personnel, fostering a collaborative, rigorous, and supportive research environment. Scholarly Writing, Reporting, and Grant Support Contribute substantially to manuscripts as a lead or co-author, including data analysis, figure preparation, and methods writing. Prepare reports for funded federal grants, including progress summaries, data figures, and computational workflows. Assist in the conception and writing of new grant proposals, generating preliminary data and novel computational methods where needed. Present research findings at internal meetings, national conferences, and collaborative project discussions. Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Ph.D. in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a closely related discipline. Demonstrated excellence in genomic data analysis, including short-read and long-read assembly, annotation, and comparative genomics. Proven experience in molecular microbiology including DNA/RNA workflows, cloning, mutagenesis, and microbial cultivation. Demonstrated ability to independently design, troubleshoot, and complete technically complex research projects. Excellent communication skills. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Experience with phage biology, plasmid biology, CRISPR systems, or other mobile genetic elements. Experience developing custom computational tools, dashboards, or visualization platforms. Experience with vector-borne or animal models of infection (e.g., mice, ticks). Experience managing large biological repositories or strain collections. Demonstrated track record of mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students. Experience with host-pathogen interactions, spirochete biology, or vector microbiology. Strong proficiency in Python and Bash, Linux/Unix systems, and scripting for high-throughput analyses. The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate initiative, creativity, and scientific independence. Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of all research activities. Communicate effectively with diverse audiences. Actively contribute to a safe and collaborative laboratory environment. Manage time and resources effectively to meet research milestones. Represent the laboratory professionally in internal and external interactions. Position Special Requirements/Additional Information This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Completion of biosafety, animal-use, and laboratory safety training. Flexibility to support experiments requiring occasional evening or weekend work (e.g., tick feedings). Position is contingent on external grant funding. Occasional travel for conferences or collaborator meetings. Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This position has supervisory duties? Yes

Taco John's TEAM MEMBER $15-$15.50/hr., depending on experience and availability. Taco John's is SEEKING Trustworthy, Ethical, Ambitious, Motivated (TEAM) Members. We're pretty proud of the fact that we hire great people and that we're the only place in the world where you can find Potato Ole's. Pentex Restaurant Group is the leading franchisee of Taco John's and are growing fast - come grow with us. We will provide you with all the training you need, and it is up to you to decide how far you take it. The possibilities are endless. Check out all our open positions at **************** and apply online. Status: Part-Time Shifts: Days, must be able to work some weekends. The Day-to-Day: Greet, take orders, and thank customers in the restaurant or drive thru while providing friendly customer service Completing accurate transactions on the cash register Prepare and store food ingredients Maintain a clean and safe work and dining environment Have FUN @ work Benefits: Flexible Schedule to Work - we can work with any schedule Paid Vacation 401(k) Eligibility with Employer Match Employee Assistance Program Employee Meal Discounts Free Rapid! Pay Cards for Direct Deposit Advancement and Training Opportunities WE LIVE BY OUR VALUES - Integrity - Never cheat the guest. Never cheat the team; Humility - Own your results. Raise your hand, admit mistakes, ask for help; Excellence - Do the little things right. The STANDARD is the standard; Celebrate - Every win counts. Share Success. Pentex Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

***************** is planning to bring a million developers and a billion users onchain. We need your help to make that happen. We believe that the onchain platform should be open source, free to use, and globally available. And we believe that in order to make it really work, we need all hands on deck, working together to scale in a secure, decentralized manner. At Base, we live by our https://x.com/jessepollak/status/***********32673997, where our team rises to the challenge, embraces hard weeks, and makes small to significant personal tradeoffs when necessary to drive impact and innovation. We are looking for a* Token & Governance Research Specialist* to join the Base Business Operations & Strategy team. In this role, you'll shape the long-term token and governance strategy for Base, ensuring it evolves as a credibly neutral, decentralized public good while maintaining its mission of building a global onchain economy. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to shape the future of Base and onchain protocols. You'll collaborate with technical, community, legal, product, and consumer-focused stakeholders to design governance systems that balance decentralization with growth. *What you'll be doing (ie. job duties):* * *Explore the future token and governance design on Base *- Define potential token goals and develop a phased roadmap for decentralized governance across the Base chain and ecosystem prioritizing long term growth and effectiveness. * *Research and analyze token designs *- Explore learnings from past token efforts, analyze token economics, understand tradeoffs, create scenario analysis. * *Create the technology to govern for billions *- Create the Base constitution and legislative processes that empower aligned contributors (Coinbase, developers, and communities) to make transparent decisions. * *Operationalize governance systems *- Define tools, workflows, and norms for onchain governance (e.g., legislation process, onchain voting) and offchain consensus-building (e.g., expert communities, governance forums, working groups). * *Enable and educate the community *- Create systems, documentation, and engagement channels (e.g., in-app governance portals, tutorials, or community forums) to help contributors and app users understand and participate in Base governance. * *Collaborate with Legal + Risk Teams* - Work with internal experts to navigate regulatory and compliance considerations, ensuring decentralization evolves responsibly. *What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):* * *Token and governance design* - You are passionate about token economics and governance design and are willing to bring new ideas that shape designs for the unique goals of Base. * *Project management *- Strong project management skills with experience working across stakeholders, influencing without authority, and managing complex workstreams. * *Strategic alignment* - You're skilled at building structure from ambiguity and driving alignment across diverse stakeholders, including technical teams, external contributors, and consumer communities. *Nice to haves:* * *Community Engagement Experience* - Background in community management or user education in onchain contexts, especially for non-technical audiences. * *Governance experience* - You've designed or implemented governance systems for DAOs, protocols, or public goods, with experience in strategic design and operational execution. 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As a Field Research Intern, you will work closely with the Plant Breeding Team and Research Agronomy Team to support small plot research trials, evaluate camelina germplasm, and assist with business development initiatives. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in research agronomy while contributing to the advancement of sustainable biofuel crops. We are seeking a highly ambitious, innovative individual who thrives in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment and is eager to learn and grow professionally. Essential Functions: Assist in managing small plot research trials, including spraying and harvesting Assist in operations and basic maintenance of small plot equipment (seeders, sprayers, combines) Collaborate with research and support teams to ensure efficient resource use and meet business objectives Support the plant breeding team with phenotypic note-taking and data entry Participate in germplasm evaluation and post-harvest processing Assist with office and warehouse duties Maintain equipment and fleet vehicles Required Skills/Abilities: Mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate or learn to operate machinery Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills Self-motivated and detail-oriented “Team player” mindset and willing to contribute to group efforts Willingness to travel as needed Must possess a valid US driver's license with a clean driving record Legally authorized to work in the United States Preferred Skills/Abilities: Experience with small plot research trials Pesticide Applicators license or the ability to obtain Knowledge of plant breeding and Northern Great Plains cropping systems Experience working with agricultural producers and stakeholders FAA part 107 commercial drone pilot license Education and Experience: Pursuing or Recently Graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or equivalent Experience in and/or knowledge of agriculture, agronomy, or plant breeding Experience with small plot research trials preferred Physical Requirements: Typical schedule: 40 hours per week with potential for overtime Ability to work in an outdoor environment containing dust and pollen Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer Prolonged periods of standing and walking Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times Ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time Other duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Equal Employment Opportunity Grapevine Operating Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

**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: **************************************************

Job Description We are currently hiring a Part-Time Overnight position. Make a Meaningful Difference - Join Our Team at Winds of Change! Are you a compassionate and dependable person with a heart for helping others? Winds of Change is hiring Adult Group Home Staff Members in Missoula, MT, and we're looking for individuals who are eager to make a lasting, positive impact on people's lives. In this important role, you'll provide essential care and support to our residents, assist with daily routines, manage household responsibilities, and help foster a warm, encouraging environment where everyone can thrive. Now Hiring for the Following Shifts: Part-Time Night: 12-hour shifts (6 PM-6 AM) Thursday & Friday On-Call: Flexible scheduling based on your availability What You'll Do: Assist residents with daily living tasks and personal hygiene Keep the home clean, organized, and comfortable Prepare and serve nutritious meals Monitor safety and well-being, especially during overnight shifts Build meaningful relationships and create a supportive atmosphere Benefits: 401(k) retirement plan Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick leave Comprehensive health insurance Dental and vision coverage If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a caring, purpose-driven team, we invite you to join the Winds of Change family! Compensation: $17 - $18 hourly Responsibilities: Evaluate and assess barriers that affect independent living or community living Address communication skills Identify and implement symptom management skills Develop social support systems Cleaning common areas Assist with medication distribution Adapt skills for home, work, education, vocation, leisure, and social activities Provide immediate crisis intervention; attend to the 24-hour crisis line Oversee the preparation of 3 nutritious meals per day Be responsible for following the transitional treatment plan developed by the manager Ability to maintain regular attendance Complete required documentation in a timely manner Qualifications: Education: Must have a High school diploma or GED Experience: No Experience necessary Physical Requirements: Ability to lift or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally About Company Winds of Change is a mental health clinic dedicated to inspiring change, fostering hope, and promoting recovery. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities we serve.

Intended for students graduating with their Doctorate degree by December 2025, or have graduated within 12 months of start date. **Location:** this position is fully in office, in our Austin, Nashville, Santa Clara, or Seattle Hub. **The Program:** Our future success depends on hiring world-class, early in career talent who are looking to power next-generation services and solutions. Our program is intended to enhance your overall learning experience, help build your network, and accelerate your opportunity to make an impact. **The Team:** At Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), we build the future of the cloud for Enterprises as a diverse team of fellow creators and inventors. We act with the speed and attitude of a start-up, with the scale and customer-focus of the leading enterprise software company in the world. Oracle Generative AI Service is an exciting team in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. We deliver innovative services at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure. In the Generative AI Service team, you will build and operate massive-scale cloud services leveraging state-of-the-art machine learning technologies. We are committed to providing the best in cloud products to meet the needs of our customers who are tackling some of the world's most challenging problems. The Oracle Cloud infrastructure business is growing at an incredible 52% annually. This kind of growth results from Oracle's strong legacy in helping organizations worldwide tackle their most complex challenges and its reputation for performance, reliability, and security. Join an outstanding team of researchers to advance the state-of-the-art in areas such as: + Generative AI Applications + Agentic Platforms + Reasoning and Planning + Retrieval Augmented Generation + Generative AI Evaluation + Responsible AI + Models' Verticalization + NL2Code, NL2SQL + Multimodal GenAI + Speech **The Company:** Oracle is the world's leading provider of business software. With a presence in over 175 countries, we are one of the biggest technology companies on the planet. We're using innovative emerging technologies to tackle real-world problems today. From advancing energy efficiency to reimagining online commerce, the work we do is not only transforming the world of business-it's helping advance governments, power nonprofits, and giving billions of people the tools they need to outpace change. For more information about Oracle (NYSE:ORCL), visit us at oracle.com (********************************** . **Responsibilities** **What You'll Do:** As an Applied Scientist in the Generative AI Service team, you will be leading the effort of building distributed, scalable, high-performance AI model training and serving systems in partnership with our applied scientists and software engineers. You will dive deep into model structure to optimize model performance and scalability. You will build state of art systems with cutting-edge technologies in this fast evolving area. you will play a key role in shaping the future of Generative AI at Oracle, with an emphasis on Large Language Models (LLMs) and Multi-modality Models. Your contributions will be pivotal in delivering our new Generative AI-powered services for large scale enterprise customers. **Responsibilities:** + Collaborate with product managers to translate business and product requirements into AI projects. + Collaborate with fellow technical leaders to ensure the successful and timely delivery of models and integration of services. + Coordinate with global teams to drive projects from in-depth research to producing production-ready code + Develop new OCI services and features leveraging recent advances in generative AI, machine learning and deep learning. + Design and review the architecture of generative AI, including data, model, training, and evaluation, employing best practices. + Lead and mentor both junior and senior machine learning engineers. + Develop production code and advocate for the best coding and engineering practices. + Participate in project planning, review, and retrospective sessions. + Identify and mitigate risks in our plans and executions, especially at the intersection of business and engineering. + Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate evaluation capabilities, identify new opportunities for evaluation, and explore emerging technologies. **What You'll Bring: (Objective Minimum Qualifications)** + Have a **PhD** in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Linguistics or a related field with a dissertation, thesis or final project centered in Machine Learning and Deep Learning) by **December 2025.** + Strong programming skills in Python and experience with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch. + Deep technical understanding of Machine Learning, Deep Learning architectures like Transformers, training methods, and optimizers. + Practical experience with the latest technologies in LLM and generative AI, such as parameter-efficient fine-tuning, instruction fine-tuning, and advanced prompt engineering techniques like Tree-of-Thoughts. + Hands-on experience with emerging LLM frameworks and plugins, such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, VectorStores and Retrievers, LLM Cache, LLMOps (MLFlow), LMQL, Guidance, etc. + A background in Natural Language Processing and/or Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Software Development, as well as experience in research and development, collaboration, and innovation. + Hands-on experience in one or more areas: ASR, TTS, S2S translation, conversational AI, or related NLP topics. + Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities in AI/ML or speech/language processing domains. + Proven experience in designing data collection/annotation solutions and systematic evaluation necessary for developing and maintaining production systems. + Commitment to staying up to date with the field and applying academic advances to solve complex business problems and bringing them into production. + Strong publication record, including as a lead author or reviewer, in top-tier journals or conferences + Reside in the United States and/or attend a university in the US. + Able to obtain work authorization in the US in **2025.** **Preferred Qualifications:** + Knowledge of LLM and experience delivering Generative AI And Agent models are a significant plus. + Familiarity and experience with the latest advancements in computer vision and multimodal modeling is a plus. + Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms and architectures + Open-source contributions to the AI/ML community + Minimum 3.0 GPA Disclaimer: **Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.** **Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only** US: Hiring Range in USD from: $97,500 to $199,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: 1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion 2. Short term disability and long term disability 3. Life insurance and AD&D 4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) 5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts 6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits 7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match 8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation. 9. 11 paid holidays 10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours. 11. Paid parental leave 12. Adoption assistance 13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan 14. Financial planning and group legal 15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career Level - IC3 **About Us** As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's challenges. We've partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector-and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity. We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all. Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs. We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. 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As a Field Research Intern, you will work closely with the Plant Breeding Team and Research Agronomy Team to support small plot research trials, evaluate camelina germplasm, and assist with business development initiatives. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in research agronomy while contributing to the advancement of sustainable biofuel crops. We are seeking a highly ambitious, innovative individual who thrives in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment and is eager to learn and grow professionally. Essential Functions: Assist in managing small plot research trials, including spraying and harvesting Assist in operations and basic maintenance of small plot equipment (seeders, sprayers, combines) Collaborate with research and support teams to ensure efficient resource use and meet business objectives Support the plant breeding team with phenotypic note-taking and data entry Participate in germplasm evaluation and post-harvest processing Assist with office and warehouse duties Maintain equipment and fleet vehicles Required Skills/Abilities: Mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate or learn to operate machinery Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills Self-motivated and detail-oriented “Team player” mindset and willing to contribute to group efforts Willingness to travel as needed Must possess a valid US driver's license with a clean driving record Legally authorized to work in the United States Preferred Skills/Abilities: Experience with small plot research trials Pesticide Applicators license or the ability to obtain Knowledge of plant breeding and Northern Great Plains cropping systems Experience working with agricultural producers and stakeholders FAA part 107 commercial drone pilot license Education and Experience: Pursuing or Recently Graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or equivalent Experience in and/or knowledge of agriculture, agronomy, or plant breeding Experience with small plot research trials preferred Physical Requirements: Typical schedule: 40 hours per week with potential for overtime Ability to work in an outdoor environment containing dust and pollen Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer Prolonged periods of standing and walking Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times Ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time Other duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Equal Employment Opportunity Grapevine Operating Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Duties And Responsibilities Planning, design, and implementation of greenhouse, laboratory, and field research projects. Field data recording and collection of research samples using scientifically prescribed methods. Data compilation, entry and analysis, interpretation and summation of research results. Genotypic and/or phenotypic plant, headrow, and plot selection for desired characters. Hands on participation in planting, plot management, sampling, evaluation, selection, and harvest operations. Supervision and coordination of project personnel. Travel to, and evaluation of, pulse trials and germplasm at diverse Montana research sites. Pure seed increases of pulse lines targeted for variety release. Physical Demands Maneuver 60 pounds. Navigate rough terrain for long periods of time. Work in inclement weather conditions for long periods of time. Work in and around dust, pollen-bearing plants, and agricultural pesticides. Work with and around loud equipment and heavy machinery. Work in inclement weather - hot or cold and work more than 40 hours per week as needed during planting and harvesting. Must be able to safely enter, exit and operate numerous types of farm and research scale machinery unsupervised. Must be able to safely and effectively use seed cleaning and seed processing machinery. Must be able to drive a pick-up truck while towing trailers or farm implements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

The Department of Microbiology & Cell Biology (MCB) has strong research programs in cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, microbial pathogenesis, and cell biology supported by state-of-the-art core facilities. Pathogen-containment facilities that accommodate small (BSL-3 & BSL-2) and large (ABSL-2) animal research are also available. The Department is part of the College of Agriculture and is a component of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES). MCB is the primary department at MSU providing pre-medical and pre-veterinary training. The department is home to the Montana Medical Laboratory Science Professional Program, and our faculty participate in both the WWAMI Medical Education Program and the WIMU Regional Program in Veterinary Medicine. The department contributes significantly to MSU's Center for Biofilm Engineering. Duties and Responsibilities The Research Assistant Professor will: Work independently to develop and carry out research in the areas of: Microbiology, Microbial physiology, Microbe-host interactions. Lead mechanistic studies of bacterial communities, bacteriophages, and their roles in animal hosts using molecular, genetic, cellular, and imaging-based approaches. Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills A PhD or equivalent terminal degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbial Ecology, or a related field. The individual must have a strong publication record in areas related to microbial physiology, host-microbe interactions, microbiome research, bacteriophage biology, or related microbial systems. Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Demonstrated capability to perform innovative and rigorous research. Ability to identify, analyze, and synthesize relevant scientific literature. Ability to develop a research plan with defined goals and design sound experimental approaches. Proven ability to produce research suitable for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Strong scientific writing skills for manuscripts, reports, and grant proposals. Ability to learn, adapt, and implement emerging experimental techniques. Experience working in a research laboratory environment. Proficiency with standard software (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe, Prism, etc.). Ability to communicate complex scientific ideas to diverse audiences. Strong collaborative skills and willingness to participate in team-based research. Experience supervising or mentoring trainees. Commitment to maintaining a safe and effective research environment. Ability to achieve project objectives within established timelines. Strong theoretical and empirical foundation in microbiology and microbial physiology. Demonstrated experience with some of the following: Analysis of microbial communities and microbial gene expression. Molecular biology and recombinant DNA techniques. Fluorescence or confocal microscopy. Imaging-based analysis of microbial dynamics. Quantitative biochemical assays. Animal models used to study microbiome or microbe-host interactions. The Successful Candidate Will Preference will be given to applicants with experience in: Microbial or phage-driven modulation of host physiology. High-resolution or live-cell imaging of microbes or host tissues. Immunological assays relevant to microbe-host studies. Characterization of microbial surfaces or secreted proteins. Quantitative analysis of microbial behavior or microbial interactions. Experience working with multiple organismal systems (e.g., vertebrate, invertebrate, or gnotobiotic models). Prior leadership in maintaining specialized laboratory facilities or core resources. Experience conceptualizing or contributing to competitive research proposals. Position Special Requirements/Additional Information This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The Program The Department The College

This position will work independently and as part of a team in the Thum Lab, studying the field of aquatic plant management and genetics. This position is the primary lead on a grant. Duties and Responsibilities Be the primary lead on a grant including managing project objectives and deliverables, managing associated personnel, conducting all data collection and analyses, and leading project administration and dissemination. Work independently with minimal supervision. Travel within and outside of the state may be required for conference attendance. Apply chemical treatments such as herbicides and pesticides. Collaborate effectively to coordinate sample collection with stakeholders, state agencies and citizen scientists. Assist with hiring, training and mentoring students and laboratory personnel. Assist with report writing, manuscripts and presentations. Be the primary point of contact for laboratory organization and management, including inventory, ordering, lab safety, lab protocols, lab communication, and updating the website. Develop, maintain, and curate a publicly available database - MilfoilMapper. Lead one or more projects focusing on the development of efficient phenotyping assays for herbicide response, including increasing the number of watermilfoil strains with phenotype data in MilfoilMapper, and phenotyping for genetic mapping populations. Assist and lead molecular genetic work (e.g., nucleic acid extraction, strain/species identification, preparing samples for outsourced sequencing and genotyping). Assist with living plant culture, maintenance, and experimentation in the greenhouse (e.g., mapping populations, strain characterizations, etc.). Cataloging plants and keeping appropriate records of data. Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Master's degree in plant sciences or plant genetics. Experience hiring, managing and supervising laboratory personnel. Proficient in laboratory bench work (e.g., nucleic acid extraction, strain/species. identification, preparing samples for outsourced sequencing and genotyping). Experience in designing, establishing and maintaining greenhouse herbicide assay experiments. Proficient with analyzing and scoring various types of genetic markers. Proficient experience with coding, app development, and statistical analysis methods using R. Proficient with conducting greenhouse experiments on aquatic plants. Proficient written and oral communication skills. Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Experience managing and being the primary lead on grants, including managing project objectives, deliverables and project reporting. 3+ years of experience in the field of aquatic plant management and genetics. The Successful Candidate Will Work independently and as part of a team environment. Highly effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to work cooperatively with research faculty, lab personnel, lake managers and state agencies. Be organized, pay attention to detail, meet deadlines and prioritize multiple projects. Present research results in front of colleagues. Position Special Requirements/Additional Information May require work outside of traditional business hours when research protocols dictate (e.g., collecting PAM fluorometry data in the greenhouse at night). Must have the ability to occasional in and out of state travel will be required. Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This position has supervisory duties? Yes

Research in the Moura Lab involves pathogen characterization, population analysis, diagnosis, screening, phenotyping and disease resistance interactions. One of the goals is to use biotechnology research to establish a foundation and conduct applied research to support growers' management decisions. The candidate will collaborate with other faculty and professionals. The research associate is expected to coordinate activities with the Principal Investigator and achieve the program's objectives with minimal supervision. Duties and Responsibilities Work closely with the PI and provide leadership on topics related to the research program. Assist in the design and implementation of field, greenhouse, and laboratory studies focused on plant pathology, molecular biology, microbiology, and bioinformatics. Design and carry out experiments exercising discretion and judgement with minimal supervision. Analyze and interpret data using your experience and judgment to guide future experiments supporting the goals of the project. In-state travel may be required. Daily tasks may include, but are not limited to: conducting experiments in the lab, field, and greenhouse, organizing the laboratory/greenhouse and cataloging laboratory equipment, ordering supplies, analyzing data from experiments using various computer programs, and providing support for the preparation of publications and presentations. Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Master's degree in Agronomy/Biology/Genetics/Biotechnology or closely related field. Or a Bachelor's degree + 2 years of professional experience. Research experience in plant pathology, molecular biology, phenotyping, genetics, bioinformatics, and microbiology. Demonstrated ability to conduct field and greenhouse trials. Experience with the operation, maintenance, and organization of laboratory equipment and supplies. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office package, R, bioinformatic tools, and other related statistical software packages. Experience with data collection and analysis. Demonstrated experience supervising graduate, undergraduate students, and temporary workers. Experience with manuscript writing and oral communication/presentations. Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Ph.D. in closely related areas of the . Knowledge of the crops and production practices associated with Montana. Experience with molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, and sequence analysis (Sanger, Illumina, Long reads technologies). Experience with isolation, culture, and phenotyping different plant pathogens, such as fungi. Experience with field plot and greenhouse research for disease screening. Experience with Bioinformatic analysis, such as Whole-genome Assembly, Phylogenomic, GWAS, SNP Calling, Primer Design, etc. The Successful Candidate Will Work independently and have the ability to interact with lab workers, external collaborators/stakeholders, and students in a professional, positive manner. Have the ability to maintain a well-organized physical workspace. Have the ability to keep a regular work schedule. Be detail-oriented, proactive, and curious in carrying out work assignments. Support the PI with peer-reviewed publications and lead the research program. Position Special Requirements/Additional Information Must possess a valid driver's license, an acceptable driving record, and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles. (If successful candidate possesses a valid out-of-state driver's license, must obtain a valid Montana driver's license within 60 days of hire.) During the growing season, work hours may be more than 8 hours/day. Must be willing to work outside of traditional business hours when research protocols dictate. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Physical Demands Be able to lift 50 lbs. Be able to work in inclement weather conditions. Must be able to walk and stand in rough terrain for long periods of time. Must be able to work with and around dust, pollen-bearing plants, herbicides, and pesticides. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. This position has supervisory duties? No