Our Client, multinational mass media and entertainment company, is looking for someone to join their team as an Senior Design Researcher!
**This is a hybrid one year contract that takes place in Burbank, CA**
Required Skills &Experience
Proven experience with User Interviews
8+ years of experience; Ability to elicit pain points and requirements from users Experience with Quantitative Measurement
8+ years of experience;
Expertise in capturing and developing data around user behaviors that can be used to inform system design.
Ability to mentor and coach team members, 5+ years of experience;
Ability to train and coach colleagues in adopting a more user-centric mindset.
Responsibilities
Strategy & Leadership: This role is responsible for shaping a clear research vision for products and prioritizing research opportunities that align with business goals. It will champion a research-driven culture by fostering a department-wide understanding of user needs and promoting best practices in research. Additionally, the role will mentor and coach team members, providing guidance and support to strengthen capabilities and drive impact.
Research Planning & Execution: The Sr. Design Researcher will plan and conduct interviews, workshops, and usability testing with the end user community to identify explicit and latent pain points and opportunities. They will facilitate these sessions in conjunction with UI/UX Designers, Technical Product Owners and Business Analysts.
Analysis & Communication: They will help the team synthesize findings into actionable insights and create impactful artifacts such as visualized research outputs in formats like user journey maps, personas/archetypes. They will deliver clear, compelling presentations of findings to diverse audiences and collaborate closely with the design team to translate complex business rules, licensing data, and forecasting logic into intuitive, user-friendly designs.
Facilitation, Collaboration & Advocacy: This role will coach the team into advocating for the end user throughout the iterative design and development processes. They will collaborate with the Functional Team (UX Team, Technical Product Owners, Business Analysts) and Technical Delivery Team (Scrum Master, Engineers) to ensure insights are incorporated into the design, user stories, and the end product.
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k)
Paid Sick Time Leave
Legal and Identity Protection Plans
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
$68k-129k yearly est. 4d ago
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Research Specialist
United Teachers Los Angeles
Research fellow job in Los Angeles, CA
The Research Specialist is assigned to provide support for the officers, staff, and members on a citywide basis. The Research Specialist is responsible to the Strategic Research Director.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Monitor and maintain a database of pertinent information relevant to bargaining, organizing and preservation of the tenets of UTLA.
B. Collect and analyze public records in order to understand school district practices and policies, finances, and other relevant issues.
C. Research current economic, social, and policy trends to inform or make appropriate strategic recommendations.
D. Create research-based materials with high quality sourcing on individuals, organizations, issues, and institutions in order to support a variety of campaigns including new organizing, bargaining, representation, common good and other policy demands.
E. Develop tools and materials to assist staff, leadership and members with power analysis and strategic planning.
F. Prepare non-academic reports, data analyses, and presentations on a wide range of topics for internal and external audiences in collaboration with other departments including Organizing and Representation, Communications, Political and Community Organizing, and UTLA leadership as requested. G. Maintain research library.
H. Perform other duties as assigned by the Strategic Research Director.
PRIMARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
A. Demonstrated quantitative and analytic skills as well as familiarity with public and private data sources.
B. Competency with software applications including strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other analytical tools, including the ability to create graphs, presentations, and reports.
C. Comprehensive communication skills for oral, written, and visual presentations, including explaining complex information in accurate, concise, and useful terms.
D. Knowledge of the labor movement and experience supporting union campaigns.
E. Experience collecting and analyzing data related to budgets, compensation, economic and demographic surveys, reports and databases, employer staffing
and financial reports, real estate, contracts, corporate structures and relationships, and labor agreements.
F. Experience synthesizing research for practical planning purposes.
G. Completion of an undergraduate degree.
H. Ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
SECONDARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
A. Experience conducting industry research is considered a plus, especially in the education sector.
B. Familiarity with programs such as SQL, R, Python, BigQuery, Tableau.
C. Prior work experience in a union environment is preferred.
D. Familiarity with UTLA and/or its affiliates.
DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION
UTLA is a democratic union that represents 38,000 bargaining unit members in such diverse groups as Counselors, Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers, Librarians and Classroom Teachers. Wages, hours and working conditions of unit members are covered in the Collective Bargaining Agreement in effect between the Los Angeles Unified School District and UTLA or collective bargaining agreements between UTLA and independent charter school employers.
Los Angeles Unified is a metropolitan school district of over 400,000 students, the second largest school district in the country. Within the District there are over 800 school locations and a school budget of over $8 billion.
We are a local union affiliated with the California Teacher Association, California Federation of Teachers, National Education Association and American Federation of Teachers.
SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFITS
UTLA staff is represented by a staff union with a negotiated agreement and just cause. Beginning salary range for this position will be $119, 503 - $130,584 per year depending on prior skills and experience, with regular step increases. Fringe benefits include employer paid medical, dental, vision care for staff members and eligible dependents. There are excellent retirement plan options and a monthly automobile allowance for maintenance and operation of a car. Parking is provided.
HOW TO APPLY
Please email Cristina Alfonso, Confidential Executive Assistant, ***************** for an application and details of documents to be submitted with the application. Two letters of recommendation demonstrating experience and knowledge will be required when submitting application and other requested documents.
All required documentation including completed application, letters of recommendation, resume and requested documents must be received by UTLA no later than February 16, 2026.
United Teachers Los Angeles
Attention: Cristina Alfonso, Confidential Executive Assistant
3303 Wilshire Blvd., 10
th
Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90010
UTLA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
$119.5k-130.6k yearly 2d ago
Sr. Design Researcher
Leadstack Inc.
Research fellow job in Burbank, CA
What We Do / Project
The Senior Design Researcher will champion user-centered research and design practices for internal, web-based applications and platforms used by business stakeholders. This role focuses on uncovering user needs, synthesizing insights, and guiding the design of intuitive, data-driven experiences that simplify complex workflows and enable faster, more informed decision-making.
Job Responsibilities / Typical Day
Strategy & Leadership
Define and drive a clear research vision aligned with product and business goals
Prioritize research initiatives to maximize impact and inform product strategy
Foster a research-driven culture by promoting best practices and deep understanding of user needs
Mentor and coach team members to strengthen research capabilities and elevate overall impact
Research Planning & Execution
Plan and conduct user interviews, workshops, and usability testing to uncover explicit and latent user pain points
Partner closely with UX Designers, Technical Product Owners, and Business Analysts to execute research initiatives
Apply appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods to inform design decisions
Analysis & Communication
Synthesize research findings into actionable insights
Create impactful research artifacts such as personas, archetypes, user journey maps, and experience maps
Present findings clearly and persuasively to diverse stakeholder groups
Collaborate with design teams to translate complex business rules and data into intuitive, user-friendly solutions
Facilitation, Collaboration & Advocacy
Advocate for end users throughout the design and development lifecycle
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including UX, product, engineering, and delivery teams, to ensure insights are incorporated into designs, user stories, and final solutions
Support iterative product development through ongoing research and validation
Must-Have Skills / Requirements
User Research Expertise: 8+ years of experience conducting user interviews and eliciting pain points and requirements
Quantitative Research & Measurement: 8+ years of experience analyzing user behavior data to inform system and product design
Mentorship & Coaching: 5+ years of experience mentoring team members and promoting user-centric thinking
Nice-to-Have / Preferred Qualifications
Design Thinking certification
Experience designing enterprise-level products or internal tools
Background in software design and development
Experience in media and entertainment environments
Familiarity with sales planning and execution workflows
Branding experience
Soft Skills & Core Competencies
Deep theoretical and practical knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
Experience working on moderate to highly complex projects
Strong portfolio demonstrating research process and impact, including:
Research roadmaps
Personas / archetypes
User journey maps
Experience maps
Mental model diagrams
Research reports and presentations
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Strong ability to empathize with users and uncover motivations
Proven ability to mentor and collaborate across disciplines
Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Comfortable in fast-paced, evolving environments and resilient in the face of change
Technology Requirements
Prototyping tools: Figma or Adobe Creative Suite
Survey tools: M365 Forms, SurveyMonkey
Collaboration tools: Miro
Documentation and reporting tools: Jira, Confluence, M365
Education
Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Sociology, Psychology, or a related field
$69k-119k yearly est. 4d ago
Research Scientist - Controlled 3D Generation
Stability Ai
Research fellow job in Los Angeles, CA
About the Role
We're seeking a Research Scientist passionate about 3D generation, flow matching, and diffusion models. You'll help advance the frontier of controllable 3D content creation-building models that generate consistent, editable, and physically grounded 3D assets and scenes.
What You'll Do
Conduct cutting-edge research on flow-matching, diffusion, and score-based methods for 3D generation and reconstruction.
Design and implement scalable training pipelines for controllable 3D generation (meshes, Gaussians, NeRFs, voxels, implicit fields).
Develop techniques for conditioning and control (text, sketch, pose, camera, physics) and multi-view consistency.
Analyse model behaviour through ablations, visualisations, and quantitative metrics.
Collaborate with cross-disciplinary research, graphics, and infrastructure teams to translate research into production-ready systems.
Publish results at top-tier venues and work with interns.
What You Bring
PhD (or equivalent experience) in Machine Learning, Computer Vision, or Computer Graphics.
Published work on diffusion, flow-matching, or score-based generative models (2D or 3D).
Strong engineering and problem-solving abilities: experience with PyTorch, JAX, or CUDA-level optimisation.
Understanding of 3D representations (meshes, Gaussians, signed-distance fields, volumetric grids, implicit networks).
Solid grasp of geometry processing, multi-view consistency, and differentiable rendering.
Ability to scale experiments efficiently and communicate complex results clearly.
Bonus / Preferred
Experience generating coherent 3D scenes with multiple interacting objects, lighting, and spatial layout.
Familiarity with scene-level control (object placement, camera path, simulation, or text-to-scene composition).
Knowledge of video-to-3D, image-to-scene, or 4D temporal generation.
Background in physically-based rendering, simulation, or world-model architectures.
Track record of impactful publications or open-source releases.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or other legally protected statuses.
$91k-152k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Research Scientist, Hearing Performance
Sonova
Research fellow job in Santa Clarita, CA
Valencia, CA - Hybrid Research Scientist, Hearing Performance You will deliver better outcomes for cochlear implant recipients by driving feasibility research in hearing performance and remote care. You will design and conduct early-stage research studies to evaluate novel concepts. You will collaborate closely with internal R&D engineers, and with external clinics and academic researchers for study execution. In addition, you will aid in the development of research software. You will thrive in an interdisciplinary environment of researchers, clinicians, and technologists who are passionate about connecting patients to sound.
Responsibilities:
* Design and conduct feasibility studies to further improve hearing performance of cochlear implant recipients, including signal processing strategies and remote care solutions.
* Collaborate with multi-functional internal teams (software development, clinical research, marketing, quality, etc.).
* Manage collaborations with external partners (clinicians, academic researchers) to conduct research studies and validate concepts.
* Aiding in the development of research software using Python and MATLAB.
* Communicate findings through technical documentation, presentations to internal and external stakeholders, and, where appropriate, manuscripts for publication.
* Support development of intellectual property.
Travelling Requirement: 5% for visits to clinics, conferences, and external collaborators.
More about you:
* Degree in Hearing Science, Audiology, or related field; PhD preferred.
* Research background in cochlear implants, hearing aids, or related areas, plus 3+ years of industry experience in audio or medical devices.
* Strong project ownership, ability to navigate ambiguity, and excellent organizational skills.
* Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset and ability to work with diverse teams.
* Proven leadership in driving projects and external research collaborations, including developing and presenting impactful concepts.
* Broad expertise in hearing performance, signal processing, statistics, machine learning, and research software development.
* Proficient in Python, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, SQL, R, and Rust; fluent in English
A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova
Don't meet all the criteria? If you're willing to go all in and learn we'd love to hear from you!
We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this position only direct applications will be considered. Sonova does not recruit via app, telegram, carrier pigeon or any other format that does not include speaking with an actual human. If you are offered a job without speaking with someone please contact Sonova Human Resources
What we offer:
* Medical, dental and vision coverage*
* Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
* TeleHealth options
* 401k plan with company match*
* Company paid life/ad&d insurance
* Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
* Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
* STD LTD Buy-ups available
* Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
* Legal/ID Theft Assistance
* PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays*
* Paid parental bonding leave
* Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
* Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
* Tuition reimbursement
* Hearing aid discount for employees and family
* Internal social recognition platform
* Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.
This role's pay range is between $95,200/yr - $142,800/yr. This role is also bonus eligible.
How we work:
At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.
Sonova is an equal opportunity employer
We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.
$95.2k-142.8k yearly 19d ago
Postdoctoral Scientist - Cokic Lab - Biomedical Imaging Research Institute
Dev 4.2
Research fellow job in Los Angeles, CA
Company DescriptionJobs for Humanity is partnering with CEDARS-SINAI to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritize individuals coming from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Military Veterans, the Elderly, the LGBTQ, and Justice Impacted individuals. This position is open to candidates who reside in and have the legal right to work in the country where the job is located.
Company Name: CEDARS-SINAI
Job Description
Principal Investigator, Ivan Cokic, PhD, is looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the Biomedical Imaging Research Institute!
The Cedars-Sinai Biomedical Imaging Research Institute (BIRI) is an interdisciplinary research program established in 2010 to develop and apply state-of-the-art imaging technologies to today's most pressing translational research and clinical questions. Led by founding director Debiao Li, PhD, the program builds on Cedars-Sinai's clinical and research strefngths, with the ultimate goal of using novel medical imaging technology to improve the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases. The BIRI team is dedicated to educating and training the next generation of the brightest imaging scientists and clinicians through our robust pre-/post-doctoral and visiting-scientist training programs. In addition, we have numerous research collaborations with leading imaging researchers. To learn more, please visit Biomedical Imaging Research Institute | Cedars-Sinai.
In this role, the Postdoctoral Scientist will be expected to work independently under the direction of Dr. Cokic and in close cooperation, as well as consultation, with other research staff. This interdisciplinary preclinical project combines advanced cardiac imaging, cardiac (electro)physiology, cardioimmunology, cardiovascular pathology, and metabolomics. In addition, assisting with investigating clinical applications of novel magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) techniques for diagnosing, phenotyping and risk-stratifying subjects with MI. As a Postdoctoral Scientist, perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period and may develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:
May assist in the preparation of grant proposals, but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
Designs and performs experiments. Will keep appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyze the results with the P.I.
Analyzes, interprets, summarizes and compiles data.
Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.
Department-Specific Responsibilities:
Handling of large animal (farm pigs, Yucatan minipigs, etc.) models of myocardial infarction (MI).
Writing Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) protocols.
Coordinating animal surgeries with team of designated research technologists.
Designing and coordinating imaging experiments on BIRI's PET/MRI scanners with team of designated research technologists.
Analysis of cardiac MRI and PET imaging data as well as histopathology and metabolomics data.
Perform advanced data and statistical analysis and will communicate scientific findings in papers and conference presentations.
Assist with database creation and management, supervision of undergraduate/graduate students.
Education:
Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization required.
Experience and Skills:
Highly motivated and works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within the area of specialization.
Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.
Highly motivated with a proven track of record of publications.
Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection and analysis.
Knowledge of safety standards, operation, and maintenance of specialized equipment.
Working Title: Postdoctoral Scientist - Cokic Lab - Biomedical Imaging Research Institute
Department: BMS - BioMed Imaging Res Inst
Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category: Academic/Research
Job Specialty: Postdoctoral
Position Type: Full-time
Shift Length: 8 hour shift
Shift Type: Day
Base Pay:$64,500.00 - $93,600.00
$64.5k-93.6k yearly 60d+ ago
Clinical Research Physician Investigator
Sansum Diabetes Research Institute 3.9
Research fellow job in Santa Barbara, CA
Sansum Diabetes Research Institute has an opportunity for a full-time, board certified, or board-eligible Endocrinologist to serve as a Clinical Research Physician Investigator.
SDRI is a non-profit organization and center of excellence with a mission to improve the lives of people impacted by diabetes through research, education, and clinical care. We are a preferred site for industry sponsored clinical trials, a testament to our exceptional research capabilities. On average, SDRI conducts 25+ trials per year, engaging approximately 1,000 participants. Current industry partners include Abbott, Dexcom, Insulet, Eli Lilly, Mannkind, Medtronic Diabetes, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Tandem Diabetes Care, and more. We are experts with experience across all study phases, and a broad portfolio of trials and clinical work focused on diabetes and metabolic health.
Diversity and inclusivity are prioritized in in our clinical trials---in 2023, 30% of our research participants were from underrepresented populations.
We are currently renovating our 18,000 square foot research facility to create a state-of-the-art center where we will accelerate life-changing diabetes research.
Position Details:
Responsible for 12+ Industry Sponsored Trials Per Year
Design, Fund, and Execute Investigator Initiated Trials
Develop Strategies and Partnerships to Drive Innovation Across the Enterprise
Opportunity to Maintain a Clinical Practice through our Clinics
Standard Office Hours
Salaried Position:
$250,000 - $350,000 Annually NOTE: The listed range is solely a base compensation for experienced full-time physician researchers. It does not include incentives and benefits. The base compensation rate may be adjusted based on training, community need and other possible determining factors.
We Offer:
Medical/Dental/Vision
CME Stipend
Malpractice Insurance
Disability
Retirement 403 (b)
Annual Leave and Sick Time
Licensure/DEA/Board Exam Fees
PSLF Eligibility
Requirements:
MD or DO with Directly Related Experience in Endocrinology
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Endocrinology
DEA Certificate
Eligible to Work in the United States, Must be in or Relocate to Santa Barbara, CACA Licensure or the Ability to Obtain CA Licensure
Interest in Research, Experience with Research preferred
Exceptional Communication and Interpersonal Skills
About Santa Barbara:
Santa Barbara is known as The American Riviera thanks to its Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, rich heritage, world-renowned food and wine scene, stunning natural beauty and near-perfect weather.
We invite you to learn more and to consider joining us at SDRI where you will join an experienced cross-functional team focused on developing and executing trials targeting innovation and excellence crossing drugs, devices, and technology that will impact the health span and life span of people living with diabetes.
$90k-134k yearly est. 46d ago
Studios Research & Analytics Intern, Summer 2026
Walt Disney Co 4.6
Research fellow job in Burbank, CA
About the Role & Program Disney Entertainment encompasses global media and content businesses, including film studios, television divisions, and streaming platforms. For the Disney Studio, Corporate, and Streaming insights team, the entertainment consumer is at the heart of everything we do. We are charged with finding the best methods to understand our customers' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors across a constantly evolving entertainment marketplace.
As the Research & Analytics Intern, you'll rotate between the Brand Digital Analytics and Disney+ Brand & Bundle teams, gaining hands-on experience in data analytics, market research, and strategic insights. You'll work on a major analytical project, contribute to research on movies and TV series, and help inform decisions across Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and Disney+ brands.
Ready to play a meaningful role in consumer insights and analysis? Join our team as a Research & Analytics Intern! If selected for this role, you will report to the Senior Business Intelligence Analyst of Digital Analytics.
This internship is a full-time commitment located in the Burbank, CA area from May/June 2026-August/September 2026.
What You Will Do
* Lead and present an analytical project, synthesizing data from multiple teams to form a cohesive narrative
* Contribute to strategic work that focuses on major Disney brands and Disney+ subscribers
* Provide key insights that inform business decisions across Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and Disney+
Required Qualifications & Skills
* Data-driven with strong enthusiasm, attention to detail, and desire to learn
* Passionate about film/television, social media, and/or entertainment marketing
* Advanced knowledge of Google Drive (Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
* Outstanding communication and critical thinking skills
* Ability to make presentations with clear and concise takeaways
Preferred Qualifications
* Prior experience related to analytics, market research, or the entertainment industry
Education
* Junior or Senior year preferred
* Major or previous coursework in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or other related major
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
* Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
* Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
* Be at least 18 years of age
* Possess unrestricted work authorization.
Additional Information
* This internship is a full-time commitment located in the Burbank, CA area from May/June 2026-August/September 2026.
* Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
* Must be able to work 40 hrs per week, Monday through Friday, for the duration of the internship
* Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Burbank/Glendale, CA area
* Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
* Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
Recommendation - Print This Role Description: We encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for an interview. Note that this role description will not be accessible once the posting is closed.
$47k-68k yearly est. 8d ago
Reference and Research Services Intern, Summer 2026 (Gold Rising)
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 3.3
Research fellow job in Los Angeles, CA
Job DescriptionDepartment: Library Reports to: Director, Reference and Public Services Job Type: Seasonal Job Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt) Workplace Location: Los Angeles - Margaret Herrick Library Compensation: $17.87 per hour Summary/Objective:
The Academy's Margaret Herrick Library is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented intern to support the Reference and Public Services team. This internship provides hands-on experience in reference and research services while learning about the library's databases and collections.
The intern will assist Reference Librarians with fielding external research and appointment inquiries, as well as support the creation and cleanup of LibGuides.
This opportunity is open to students enrolled in graduate-level library and information studies programs with a focus on librarianship or archiving, with a strong interest or undergraduate degree in film studies.
This is a limited-term internship position beginning in June 2026 through August 2026.
Essential Functions of the Job:
Assist with external reference queries via email, phone, and in person at the Library's reference desk.
Assist with creating and editing Reference Department LibGuides for internal staff use.
Assist with filing and refiling Research and Duplication Services orders.
Participate in project-based work aligned with the intern's own interests and the needs of the department, as available.
Required Competencies:
Currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited Master's degree program in library and information science or moving image studies.
A minimum of 3.0 GPA.
Knowledge of and interest in the film industry and film history, with a broad awareness of independent features, foreign language cinema, and current releases.
Familiarity with library systems, content management systems, and digital asset management systems.
Skills and Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively.
Demonstrates attention to detail, self-motivation, and effective problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in film studies, history, art history, or a related field is preferred.
Coursework or experience in advanced searching tools, digital preservation, and metadata schemas preferred.
Encouragement to Apply:
We value diverse backgrounds and experiences and recognize that skills and knowledge are developed through many paths. If this opportunity aligns with your interests and goals and you see yourself reflected in the work, we encourage you to apply.
Required Vaccination: Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception: Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.
This internship is part of the Academy's Gold Rising program, an 8-week internship enhancement program that incorporates learning opportunities, including an intensive two-day orientation, weekly panels, exclusive networking events, workshops, screenings, and mentorship opportunities with Academy members.
CLICK HERE to learn more about Gold Rising.
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$17.9 hourly 20d ago
Research associate
Acurastem 3.3
Research fellow job in Los Angeles, CA
AcuraStem is advancing a novel therapeutic approach for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) using patient-derived stem cell models. AcuraStem is working to identify new targets and therapeutic approaches employing patient neuronal models in order to find a treatment for ALS. AcuraStem has developed the iNeuroRx platform which utilizes human iPSC derived cells in order to mimic neuromuscular, and neurodegenerative neuron diseases such as ALS. AcuraStem is seeking a research associate to support our iNeuroRx disease modeling platform. This platform will be employed for target discovery/validation, biomarker evaluation and the construction of additional neurodegenerative disease models.
Job Description
At AcuraStem we value scientific excellence, results, persistence, details, teamwork, good decision-making, and continuous learning. We are seeking a research associate who is skilled and well organized in order to drive our research program forward.
The research associate is expected to work in close cooperation with AcuraStem scientists. The incumbent candidate should have experience with mammalian cell culture. The research associate will follow detailed protocols in excruciating detail but also has the ability to propose improvements and changes when necessary.
Responsibilities:
Maintain cell lines (hi PSCs/HEK/Glia cell) with sterile techniques.
Performing biochemistry/molecular biology assays.
Support and collaborate with scientists, labs, vendors and industry experts to ensure completion of tasks/projects.
Gather, organize and analyze technical information for research study design and for publications and submissions as needed.
Initiate scientific documents for research, including study reports, protocols, and other related documents.
Qualifications
B.S. in a biology discipline (Biology, Neuroscience, Bioengineering)
Experience in mammalian cell culture
Experience in plasmid DNA preparation, immunostaining, ELISA
Effective verbal and written communication skills in relating to colleagues and associates both inside and outside the organization
Demonstrated team player with the ability to work with little supervision.
Knowledge of EH&S procedures
Additional Information
Scheduling flexibility, which includes late evening, weekend and holiday work hours is required. Due to the demands of maintaining healthy cell cultures, weekend work will be required. Travel may be required to various AcuraStem laboratory sites (~5%).
The candidate must already be in the USA and approved to work immediately.
$54k-91k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Donor Prospect Research Associate
Prostate Cancer Foundation
Research fellow job in Santa Monica, CA
Salary: $33.65 to $40.87 hourly, commensurate with experience
Donor Prospect Research Associate
Exempt/Non
-exempt:
Non-exempt
Reports
to:
Associate Director, Database Operations
Date
:
January 12, 2026
Position Summary
:
The Donor Prospect Research Associate collaborates closely with the Development team to ensure fundraisers are equipped with accurate, actionable, and timely prospect intelligence. This role applies research and data analysis expertise to build and maintain robust prospect pools, support data-driven fundraising strategies, and inform donor engagement efforts. This position is also responsible for prospect portfolio distribution, prospect-related reporting, and the ongoing maintenance of prospect research data within the Raisers Edge database.
Essential
Functions:
Conduct comprehensive prospect research using a wide range of biographical, organizational, and financial sources, including online databases, public records, and other reputable resources.
Prepare concise, high-level donor briefings and profiles for PCF leadership and Development staff.
Record and maintain donor biographies, ratings, and related research data in Raisers Edge to ensure accuracy and usability.
Assess prospective donors capacity, inclination, philanthropic history, and connections to PCF. Analyze complex information to identify gift capacity and provide clear recommendations to guide donor engagement strategies.
Provide administrative support to gift officers, including preparing donor lists, briefing materials, and other stewardship tasks.
Partner with gift officers, consultants, and Development leadership to share research findings, insights, and strategies. Support effective communication and coordination across the Development team to advance fundraising goals. Identify and correct data entry errors and inconsistencies.
Ensure donor data is secure and handled in compliance with organizational policies.
Stay current on best practices, tools, and trends in prospect research, prospect management, and the broader Development field. Always adhere to confidentiality and ethical standards established by PCF.
Maintain documentation of data research procedures and best practices.
Maintain knowledge and understanding of PCFs mission, programs, and fundraising needs and goals.
Required Skills/Competencies
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Proficiency in Raisers Edge or a comparable non-profit CRM software.
Demonstrated experience in prospect research, data analysis, and development services within a nonprofit or higher education environment.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce concise and accurate research profiles.
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and commitment to ethical research practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, or similar).
Physical Demands
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Bending, sitting, and lifting (20 pounds or less, not repetitive)
Position
type and expected work hours:
Entry-level
full-time, typically 8:00 am-5:00 pm, five days a week, but can expect to work on weekends and more than 40 hours a week infrequently. This role is in-office 4 to 5 days per week. Applicants must be local to Los Angeles or willing to relocate.
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Other Duties
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This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
$33.7-40.9 hourly 14d ago
Research Associate I, Li Lab - Los Angeles, CA
Msccn
Research fellow job in Los Angeles, CA
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Job Description
This is a full-time, onsite position, with a Monday-Friday work schedule.
Ideal candidates will have some experience working with laboratory mice, including (but not limited to) animal care and handling. Experience with wet-lab techniques-such as molecular assays, sample preparation, tissue processing, and data collection-is highly desirable, as these skills are essential for the successful execution of experiments and for contributing to ongoing research projects.
This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in studying sex differences in bladder cancer and who are passionate about scientific research. The Research Associate I will gain exposure to diverse disciplines within bladder cancer research, providing valuable hands-on experience across multiple areas of expertise. The role also offers opportunities to pursue individual research interests and projects, making it well-suited for highly self-motivated candidates who are committed to building a long-term career in the sciences.
Working under direct supervision, the Research Associate I performs a variety of routine experimental protocols and procedures to support the objectives of one or more laboratory research projects in a specific area of research. Assists in general laboratory activities, including maintenance of reagents and stocking of supplies. Files and monitors documents. Keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments and results. Assists in the operation of specialized equipment and machinery. Observes safety standards and procedures. The Research Assistant I will be able to perform routine cellular, micro- and molecular biology procedures including, but not limited to Western, Northern blot, DNA/RNA, PCR, protein extraction, cell culture, Immunohistochemistry, and staining. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Performs a variety of routine laboratory tasks and procedures.
Keeps accurate and detailed project records of experiments and results.
May assist with animal husbandry.
Maintains lab equipment and related records.
Transports, processes and logs samples.
Maintains computer database with relevant clinical information.
Performs lab maintenance duties, including glassware cleaning and sterilization.
Maintains stocks of general lab materials, and places orders for lab equipment and supplies.
Assists new students and fellows at the laboratory.
Assists in the operation of specialized equipment and machinery.
Observes and complies with safety standards and procedures.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree required
Minimum Salary
24
Maximum Salary
29.87
$47k-75k yearly est. 5d ago
Research Associate
Biophase Solutions
Research fellow job in Los Angeles, CA
Job DescriptionBioPhase Solutions specializes in recruiting top talented professionals for Southern California's Scientific community. We are currently looking for a Research Associate, Discovery Biology and Pharmacology to work for a leading Greater Los Angeles area biologics company.
Pay Rate: $25-35/hour depending on experience.
Summary: The Research Associate, Discovery Biology and Pharmacology is a 6+ months temporary role with a possibility of conversion to full-time in our Research division. The position is in a dynamic and collaborative environment requiring a sense of urgency, excellent work ethic and the ability to work efficiently and accurately.
Responsibilities:
Cell and tissue culture with sterile technique
Culture, maintain, and perform experimental work with mammalian primary cells, tissues, and cell lines
Work with peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC)
Maintain experimental records and lab supplies
Job Requirements:
Experience with the above responsibilities and the ability to work regular business hours in a temporary position in Monrovia, CA.
6 months to 1 year laboratory experience in academia or industry.
A four-year degree is desired.
Ability to lift lab equipment.
Please send resumes to *********************** and visit our website at ******************* for additional job opportunities!!!
$25-35 hourly Easy Apply 19d ago
Quantitative Research Associate
Apollo Management Holdings
Research fellow job in El Segundo, CA
Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade credit to private equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. As of September 30th, 2025, Apollo had approximately $840 billion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit ***************
Position Overview:
The Quantitative Research Associate will play a critical role in supporting portfolio managers across Apollo's global investment-grade credit business by providing a broad range of quantitative support to deliver outstanding portfolio performance.
The role entails developing and maintaining sophisticated quantitative tools to support the effective management of bond portfolios, working closely with portfolio managers, traders, analysts, middle-office, and operations functions.
Primary Responsibilities:
Apply quantitative approaches, tools, and techniques for modelling security valuations and portfolio risk
Support portfolio construction, quantitative analysis, and risk management across corporate credit investment portfolios and funds
Support portfolio managers with idea generation, portfolio risk management, performance reporting, and return attribution
Work closely with colleagues across a global (LA, New York, London) platform
Qualifications & Experience
3+ years of relevant work experience in a buy-side or sell-side financial markets role; risk-taking or quant research experience preferred
University degree in a quantitative field with an exceptional record of academic achievement
Strong knowledge of portfolio construction, risk management, and performance attribution techniques
Robust understanding of modelling techniques for fixed income, credit, and derivative pricing
Proficiency in Python for data analysis and predictive modelling. Experience working in a collaborative coding environment is a plus (version control, code review, unit testing, code standards)
Excellent attention to detail; strong written and verbal communication skills
Excels in a rigorous and fast-paced team-oriented work environment
About Apollo
Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade to private equity with a focus on three investing strategies: yield, hybrid, and equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes.
Our Purpose & Core Values
Our clients rely on our investment acumen to help secure their future. We must never lose our focus and determination to be the best investors and most trusted partners on their behalf. We strive to be:
The leading provider of retirement income solutions to institutions, companies, and individuals.
The leading provider of capital solutions to companies. Our breadth and scale enable us to deliver capital for even the largest projects - and our small firm mindset ensures we will be a thoughtful and dedicated partner to these organizations. We are committed to helping them build stronger businesses.
A leading contributor to addressing some of the biggest issues facing the world today - such as energy transition, accelerating the adoption of new technologies, and social impact - where innovative approaches to investing can make a positive difference.
We are building a unique firm of extraordinary colleagues who:
Outperform expectations
Challenge Convention
Champion Opportunity
Lead responsibly
Drive collaboration
As One Apollo team, we believe that doing great work and having fun go hand in hand, and we are proud of what we can achieve together.
Our Benefits
Apollo relies on its people to keep it a leader in alternative investment management, and the firm's benefit programs are crafted to offer meaningful coverage for both you and your family.
Pay Range
$175,000 - $200,000
Apollo Global Management, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries and affiliates) is committed to championing opportunity.
The firm and its affiliates comply with applicable discrimination and equal opportunities legislation in all of its jurisdictions and do not discriminate in employment or recruitment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
The contents of the qualifications and experience section of this job description are a guideline only. If an applicant can otherwise demonstrate their suitability for the role they will be considered.
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he base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.
$47k-75k yearly est. Auto-Apply 2d ago
BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST (ENVIRONMENTAL)
Department of The Air Force
Research fellow job in Los Angeles, CA
Force Renewal Programs are designed to attract students & recent graduates with management/leadership potential to careers as Federal employees with the Air Force Civilian Service. This is accomplished by recruiting & selecting high-caliber candidates & training them to become competent, effective, & productive employees in a variety of career fields; providing training & developmental opportunities, & preparing them to successfully complete required training & developmental assignments.
Summary
Force Renewal Programs are designed to attract students & recent graduates with management/leadership potential to careers as Federal employees with the Air Force Civilian Service. This is accomplished by recruiting & selecting high-caliber candidates & training them to become competent, effective, & productive employees in a variety of career fields; providing training & developmental opportunities, & preparing them to successfully complete required training & developmental assignments.
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Open & closing dates
09/29/2025 to 09/28/2026
Salary $49,960 to - $99,314 per year Pay scale & grade GS 7 - 9
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Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Internships Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Job family (Series)
* 0401 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences
Supervisory status No Security clearance Top Secret Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
* Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number K-26-DHA-12807107-MDL Control number 846774300
This job is open to
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Students
Current students enrolled in an accredited high school, college or graduate institution.
Recent graduates
Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.
Clarification from the agency
This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
Duties
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* This is a formal AF intern position in the Recent Palace Acquire Program (PAQ) and, as such, it is centrally funded by HQ AFPC/DPZS.
GS-07
* Uses prescribed methods to perform specific, and limited work assignments that are normally minor phases of a broader assignment of a higher-grade professional.
* Assists in coordinating projects with engineers, biological scientists, physical scientists, and community planners.
* Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.
GS-09
* Participates in providing environmental biological science support in assigned environmental projects through application of professional knowledge and skill in the biological sciences with emphasis on environmental practices, processes, and techniques.
* Responsible for executing assigned routine projects, in-house and by contract, to comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local environmental laws and policies.
* Assists in the development of curricula and training for assigned program areas.
* Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work that enhances the safety of the work environment.
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* This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection
* Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration
* U.S. Citizenship is required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see ***********
* Total salary varies depending on location of position
* PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations
* Recruitment incentives may be authorized
* This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* Some position may be subject to drug testing
* Employee must maintain current certifications
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* You will be required to serve a one year probationary period
* Some position under this announcement may require either a secret, top secret, or special sensitive clearance
Qualifications
* The CSA PAQ program requires a degree with overall GPA standing of 2.95 /3.0 or higher. All qualifications must be met prior to August 2026. This must be from an accredited college or university:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS for GS-7 and GS-9:
Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
You may qualify if you meet one of the following:
1. GS-7: You must have completed or will complete a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's from an accredited institution AND must have documented Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the undergraduate level in the following:
a) Grade Point Average 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; OR 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum.
2. GS-9: You must have completed 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree:
a) Grade Point Average - 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; OR 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum. If more than 10 percent of total undergraduate credit hours are non-graded, i.e. pass/fail, CLEP, CCAF, DANTES, military credit, etc. you cannot qualify based on GPA.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Professional knowledge of the biological sciences (environmental) concepts and principles and standard practices, methods, and techniques to perform, following specific instructions, routine projects or minor phases of a larger and more complex project.
2. Knowledge to study environmental problems requiring investigation of unsanitary or questionable conditions in assigned projects (See Environmental Program Checklist).
3. Basic knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and other guidance to make recommendations concerning assigned restoration, compliance, conservation, pollution prevention, and/or integration principles and practices.
4. Ability to search technical reports, manufacturers' catalogs, and other guidelines to obtain information.
5. Ability to work cooperatively as a team member in the design of environmental systems.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This position has an education requirement. You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. **************************************************
Please submit copies of all Transcripts to include Transferred hours - Official copies are not required at time of application. If selected, you will be required to provide official copies of all Transcripts. *NOTE*Degree Audits are not accepted.
If you qualify based on undergraduate education and you have not graduated prior to applying to this position. You may be offered a position contingent upon your final grade point average or class ranking.
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
For DHA Positions: These positions are being filled under Direct-Hire Authority for the Department of Defense for Post-Secondary Students and Recent Graduates. The Secretary of the Air Force has delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense to directly appoint qualified post-secondary students and recent graduates directly into competitive service positions; these positions may be professional or administrative occupations and are located Air Force-Wide.
Positions may be filled as permanent or term with a full-time or part-time work schedule.
Pay will vary by geographic location.
* The term "Current post-secondary student" means a person who is currently enrolled in, and in good academic standing at a full-time program at an institution of higher education; and is making satisfactory progress toward receipt of a baccalaureate or graduate degree; and has completed at least one year of the program.
* The term "recent graduate" means a person who was awarded a degree by an institution of higher education not more than two years before the date of the appointment of such person, except in the case of a person who has completed a period of obligated service in a uniform service of more than four years.
Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
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Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
For DHA Positions:
These positions are being filled under Direct-Hire Authority for the DoD for Post-Secondary Students and Recent Graduates. The Secretary of the Air Force has delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense to directly appoint qualified students and recent graduates directly into competitive service positions; positions may be professional or administrative occupations and located Air Force-Wide. Positions may be filled as permanent/term with a full-time/part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location.
* The term "Current post-secondary student" means a person who is currently enrolled and in good academic standing at a full-time program at an institution of higher education; and is progressing toward a baccalaureate or graduate degree; and has completed at least 1 year of the program.
* The term "recent graduate" means a person awarded a degree by an institution of higher education not more than 2 years before the date of the appointment of such person, except in the case of a person who has completed a period of obligated service in a uniform service of more than 4 years.
Your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
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The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this Public Notice. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.
* Online Application - Questionnaire
* Resume - Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "
$50k-99.3k yearly 34d ago
Research Scientist - Controlled 3D Generation
Stability.Ai
Research fellow job in Los Angeles, CA
About the Role We're seeking a Research Scientist passionate about 3D generation, flow matching, and diffusion models. You'll help advance the frontier of controllable 3D content creation-building models that generate consistent, editable, and physically grounded 3D assets and scenes.
What You'll Do
* Conduct cutting-edge research on flow-matching, diffusion, and score-based methods for 3D generation and reconstruction.
* Design and implement scalable training pipelines for controllable 3D generation (meshes, Gaussians, NeRFs, voxels, implicit fields).
* Develop techniques for conditioning and control (text, sketch, pose, camera, physics) and multi-view consistency.
* Analyse model behaviour through ablations, visualisations, and quantitative metrics.
* Collaborate with cross-disciplinary research, graphics, and infrastructure teams to translate research into production-ready systems.
* Publish results at top-tier venues and work with interns.
What You Bring
* PhD (or equivalent experience) in Machine Learning, Computer Vision, or Computer Graphics.
* Published work on diffusion, flow-matching, or score-based generative models (2D or 3D).
* Strong engineering and problem-solving abilities: experience with PyTorch, JAX, or CUDA-level optimisation.
* Understanding of 3D representations (meshes, Gaussians, signed-distance fields, volumetric grids, implicit networks).
* Solid grasp of geometry processing, multi-view consistency, and differentiable rendering.
* Ability to scale experiments efficiently and communicate complex results clearly.
Bonus / Preferred
* Experience generating coherent 3D scenes with multiple interacting objects, lighting, and spatial layout.
* Familiarity with scene-level control (object placement, camera path, simulation, or text-to-scene composition).
* Knowledge of video-to-3D, image-to-scene, or 4D temporal generation.
* Background in physically-based rendering, simulation, or world-model architectures.
* Track record of impactful publications or open-source releases.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or other legally protected statuses.
$91k-152k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Clinical Research Physician Investigator
Sansum Diabetes Research Institute 3.9
Research fellow job in Santa Barbara, CA
Sansum Diabetes Research Institute has an opportunity for a full-time, board certified, or board-eligible Endocrinologist to serve as a Clinical Research Physician Investigator.
SDRI is a non-profit organization and center of excellence with a mission to improve the lives of people impacted by diabetes through research, education, and clinical care. We are a preferred site for industry sponsored clinical trials, a testament to our exceptional research capabilities. On average, SDRI conducts 25+ trials per year, engaging approximately 1,000 participants. Current industry partners include Abbott, Dexcom, Insulet, Eli Lilly, Mannkind, Medtronic Diabetes, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Tandem Diabetes Care, and more. We are experts with experience across all study phases, and a broad portfolio of trials and clinical work focused on diabetes and metabolic health.
Diversity and inclusivity are prioritized in in our clinical trials---in 2023, 30% of our research participants were from underrepresented populations.
We are currently renovating our 18,000 square foot research facility to create a state-of-the-art center where we will accelerate life-changing diabetes research.
Position Details:
Responsible for 12+ Industry Sponsored Trials Per Year
Design, Fund, and Execute Investigator Initiated Trials
Develop Strategies and Partnerships to Drive Innovation Across the Enterprise
Opportunity to Maintain a Clinical Practice through our Clinics
Standard Office Hours
Salaried Position:
$250,000 - $350,000 Annually NOTE: The listed range is solely a base compensation for experienced full-time physician researchers. It does not include incentives and benefits. The base compensation rate may be adjusted based on training, community need and other possible determining factors.
We Offer:
Medical/Dental/Vision
CME Stipend
Malpractice Insurance
Disability
Retirement 403 (b)
Annual Leave and Sick Time
Licensure/DEA/Board Exam Fees
PSLF Eligibility
Requirements:
MD or DO with Directly Related Experience in Endocrinology
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Endocrinology
DEA Certificate
Eligible to Work in the United States, Must be in or Relocate to Santa Barbara, CACA Licensure or the Ability to Obtain CA Licensure
Interest in Research, Experience with Research preferred
Exceptional Communication and Interpersonal Skills
About Santa Barbara:
Santa Barbara is known as The American Riviera thanks to its Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, rich heritage, world-renowned food and wine scene, stunning natural beauty and near-perfect weather.
We invite you to learn more and to consider joining us at SDRI where you will join an experienced cross-functional team focused on developing and executing trials targeting innovation and excellence crossing drugs, devices, and technology that will impact the health span and life span of people living with diabetes.
$90k-134k yearly est. 23d ago
Research Associate II - Pulmonary - Jiang Lab
Dev 4.2
Research fellow job in Los Angeles, CA
Company DescriptionJobs for Humanity is partnering with CEDARS-SINAI to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritize individuals coming from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Military Veterans, the Elderly, the LGBTQ, and Justice Impacted individuals. This position is open to candidates who reside in and have the legal right to work in the country where the job is located.
Company Name: CEDARS-SINAI
Job Description
Working under direct supervision, as a Research Associate II, you will perform routine and increasingly complex laboratory tasks and procedures and develops technical expertise in one or more areas relevant to research projects. You will participate in research activities involving all aspects of the research process, to include, but not limited to; investigation, technical, testing/validation of results, and report findings. Will perform a variety of routine experimental protocols and procedures to support the objectives of laboratory research projects. You will observe and comply with safety standards and procedures, assist in preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at scholarly meetings, and assist in general laboratory maintenance. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs a variety of increasingly complex experimental protocols and procedures and assist in the design of new complex or unusual protocols and techniques.
Keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments and results, and assist in identifying and troubleshooting of unexpected results.
Orders laboratory supplies and supports laboratory operations.
Maintains lab equipment and related records and may coordinate use of lab equipment.
Assists in the operation of specialized equipment, as required by the area of research.
Assists in preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at scholarly meetings.
Observes and complies with safety standards and procedures.
Orients research laboratory assistants or lower level research associates and undergraduate student researchers on day-to-day lab operations and routine procedures.
Department-Specific Responsibilities:
Associate Investigates molecular mechanisms of lung fibrosis, and participates in research projects including the role of innate immune, stem cells, extracellular matrix, resident mesenchymal cells, and fibroblast lineages in lung injury and repair. Experimental approaches employed in our lab include molecular biology, genetically modified mice, lineage tracing, lung injury models, prospective isolation and organoid culture of lung stem cells, single cell RNA-sequence, immunology, and genomics studies.
Under minimal supervision, s/he is expected to maintain and carry out mouse husbandry, perform in vivo experiments including mouse lung injury models and sample collections, and in vitro experiments including molecular sub-cloning, cell culture, flow cytometry, mRNA analysis, protein analysis and biochemical studies.
Trains other lab technician on related lab procedures. Other lab duties include: ordering lab supplies, record keeping, lab maintenance, and other duties as assigned.
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Education:
Bachelor's Degree in a Science related field is required.
Experience:
One (1) year of laboratory experience.
Understanding of general research objectives.
Familiar with routine laboratory procedures, experimental protocols, and overall lab organization.
Applicant must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
Must have superior interpersonal, communication and organization skills and the ability to work across company disciplines and functional units, and computer application experience.
Must possess computer skills to include, but not limited to, Excel and Word.
Ability to simultaneously manage multiple clerical trials, and attention to details.
Working Title: Research Associate II - Pulmonary - Jiang Lab
Department: Home Dept - Pulmonary
Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category: Academic/Research
Job Specialty: Research Studies/Clinical Trials
Position Type: Full-time
Shift Length: 8 hour shift
Shift Type: Day
Base Pay:$21.26 - $36.14
$21.3-36.1 hourly 60d+ ago
Research associate
Acurastem 3.3
Research fellow job in Los Angeles, CA
AcuraStem is advancing a novel therapeutic approach for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) using patient-derived stem cell models. AcuraStem is working to identify new targets and therapeutic approaches employing patient neuronal models in order to find a treatment for ALS. AcuraStem has developed the iNeuroRx platform which utilizes human iPSC derived cells in order to mimic neuromuscular, and neurodegenerative neuron diseases such as ALS. AcuraStem is seeking a research associate to support our iNeuroRx disease modeling platform. This platform will be employed for target discovery/validation, biomarker evaluation and the construction of additional neurodegenerative disease models.
Job Description
At AcuraStem we value scientific excellence, results, persistence, details, teamwork, good decision-making, and continuous learning. We are seeking a research associate who is skilled and well organized in order to drive our research program forward.
The research associate is expected to work in close cooperation with AcuraStem scientists. The incumbent candidate should have experience with mammalian cell culture. The research associate will follow detailed protocols in excruciating detail but also has the ability to propose improvements and changes when necessary.
Responsibilities:
Maintain cell lines (hi PSCs/HEK/Glia cell) with sterile techniques.
Performing biochemistry/molecular biology assays.
Support and collaborate with scientists, labs, vendors and industry experts to ensure completion of tasks/projects.
Gather, organize and analyze technical information for research study design and for publications and submissions as needed.
Initiate scientific documents for research, including study reports, protocols, and other related documents.
Qualifications
B.S. in a biology discipline (Biology, Neuroscience, Bioengineering)
Experience in mammalian cell culture
Experience in plasmid DNA preparation, immunostaining, ELISA
Effective verbal and written communication skills in relating to colleagues and associates both inside and outside the organization
Demonstrated team player with the ability to work with little supervision.
Knowledge of EH&S procedures
Additional Information
Scheduling flexibility, which includes late evening, weekend and holiday work hours is required. Due to the demands of maintaining healthy cell cultures, weekend work will be required. Travel may be required to various AcuraStem laboratory sites (~5%).
The candidate must already be in the USA and approved to work immediately.
$54k-91k yearly est. 1d ago
Donor Prospect Research Associate
Prostate Cancer Foundation
Research fellow job in Santa Monica, CA
Exempt/Non
-exempt:
Non-exempt
Reports
to:
Associate Director, Database Operations
Date
:
January 12, 2026
:
The Donor Prospect Research Associate collaborates closely with the Development team to ensure fundraisers are equipped with accurate, actionable, and timely prospect intelligence. This role applies research and data analysis expertise to build and maintain robust prospect pools, support data-driven fundraising strategies, and inform donor engagement efforts. This position is also responsible for prospect portfolio distribution, prospect-related reporting, and the ongoing maintenance of prospect research data within the Raiser's Edge database.
Essential
Functions:
Conduct comprehensive prospect research using a wide range of biographical, organizational, and financial sources, including online databases, public records, and other reputable resources.
Prepare concise, high-level donor briefings and profiles for PCF leadership and Development staff.
Record and maintain donor biographies, ratings, and related research data in Raiser's Edge to ensure accuracy and usability.
Assess prospective donors' capacity, inclination, philanthropic history, and connections to PCF. Analyze complex information to identify gift capacity and provide clear recommendations to guide donor engagement strategies.
Provide administrative support to gift officers, including preparing donor lists, briefing materials, and other stewardship tasks.
Partner with gift officers, consultants, and Development leadership to share research findings, insights, and strategies. Support effective communication and coordination across the Development team to advance fundraising goals. Identify and correct data entry errors and inconsistencies.
Ensure donor data is secure and handled in compliance with organizational policies.
Stay current on best practices, tools, and trends in prospect research, prospect management, and the broader Development field. Always adhere to confidentiality and ethical standards established by PCF.
Maintain documentation of data research procedures and best practices.
Maintain knowledge and understanding of PCF's mission, programs, and fundraising needs and goals.
Required Skills/Competencies
:
Proficiency in Raiser's Edge or a comparable non-profit CRM software.
Demonstrated experience in prospect research, data analysis, and development services within a nonprofit or higher education environment.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce concise and accurate research profiles.
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and commitment to ethical research practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, or similar).
Physical Demands
:
Bending, sitting, and lifting (20 pounds or less, not repetitive)
Position
type and expected work hours:
Entry-level
full-time, typically 8:00 am-5:00 pm, five days a week, but can expect to work on weekends and more than 40 hours a week infrequently. This role is in-office 4 to 5 days per week. Applicants must be local to Los Angeles or willing to relocate.
Travel
:
Other Duties
:
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
How much does a research fellow earn in Camarillo, CA?
The average research fellow in Camarillo, CA earns between $48,000 and $94,000 annually. This compares to the national average research fellow range of $39,000 to $72,000.