The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) School of Biological Sciences is seeking applications for a two-year postdoctoral position in the Population Biology Program of Excellence. The goal of the Population Biology-POE Postdoctoral Fellowship is to stimulate synergistic interactions between faculty and postdoctoral scholars broadly interested in the area of Population Biology. POE postdoctoral fellows pursue a research program under the sponsorship of an Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior (EEB) faculty member in the School of Biological Sciences (*************************************** and are expected to enhance graduate education, serve as a model for graduate students in career development, and promote interactions among faculty at UNL. While in residence, the postdoctoral fellow is expected to lead a seminar, symposium, or outreach project that will appeal to Population Biologists across campus.
EEB faculty at UNL are highly integrative and collaborative, using a wide array of approaches and study systems to study a diverse set of biological questions, from the molecular determinants of adaptation and speciation to multimodal animal communication to the community ecology of extinct mammals to the ecology and evolution of infectious disease.
The expected salary will be $49,000 per year, with an expected starting date of September 1 or later in 2026.
Lincoln, Nebraska, is consistently rated as one of the best places to live in America, with a low cost of living, over 130 miles of bike trails throughout the city, and a vibrant restaurant and music scene.
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See *************************************************
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Research Scientist - CTRL Labs
Meta 4.8
Research fellow job in Lincoln, NE
Reality Labs at Meta is seeking Research Scientists with experience in product-focused machine learning and signal processing research to advance our pioneering work in neuromotor interfaces, which has grown out of the acquisition of CTRL-labs. We're building a practical interface drawing on the rich neuromotor signals that can be measured non-invasively via surface electromyography (EMG) with single motor neuron resolution. This technology could become one of the main pillars for interaction with virtual and augmented worlds.We are a multi-disciplinary team of researchers investigating the nature of human neuromotor signals, developing novel signal processing and machine learning methods to infer a user's intent, and creating novel interaction techniques and user experiences. Help us unleash human potential by removing the bottlenecks between user intent and action.
**Required Skills:**
Research Scientist - CTRL Labs Responsibilities:
1. Research and develop Deep Learning or other computational models
2. Design methods, tools and infrastructure to analyze and leverage rich multimodal data sets
3. Set technical direction for a project of 2-3 researchers and engineers
4. Help transition and deliver our work from research into product
5. Adapt standard machine learning methods to best leverage modern parallel environments (e.g. distributed clusters, multicore SMP, and GPU)
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
6. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
7. Ph.D. degree in Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Statistics/Mathematics
8. Experience with developing machine learning models at scale from inception to business impact
9. Programming experience in Python and hands-on experience with frameworks such as PyTorch
10. Exposure to architectural patterns of large scale software applications
11. Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
12. Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at peer-reviewed AI conferences (e.g. NeurIPS, CVPR, ICML, ICLR, ICCV, ACL, and ICASSP)
13. Demonstrated software engineer experience via an internship, work experience, coding competitions, or widely used contributions in open source repositories (e.g. GitHub)
14. Experience bringing machine learning-based products from research to production
**Public Compensation:**
$184,000/year to $257,000/year + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
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. 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.
$35k-48k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Postdoctoral Research Fellow- CANDY Lab
Father Flanagan's Boys' Home
Research fellow job in Omaha, NE
The Cognitive Affective Neurodevelopment in Youth (CANDY) Lab at the Institute for Human Neuroscience at Boys Town National Research Hospital is hiring a postdoctoral researchfellow. The position is up to 3 years in duration. Expertise in developmental neuroscience, neuroimaging, and statistical modeling is essential. Applicants with a strong interest and prior experience in autism, early adversity, puberty, and/or mental health-focused research will be given preference. The postdoctoral fellow will take a lead role in data analysis, manuscript preparation, and dissemination of findings. There will also be opportunities to shape future projects, contribute to grant writing, and build an independent research program.
Our current projects focus on effects of child adversity on puberty and neurodevelopmental risk for psychopathology (using MEG and MRI), autism and puberty, and a new line of research leveraging dense sampling to track hormonal fluctuations and neural dynamics.
Applicants will be asked to provide a statement of research interests, a CV, and contact information for 3 references. Reviews will continue on a rolling basis thereafter, with a flexible start date in 2026.
Please reach out to Dr. Giorgia Picci (CANDY Lab PI) with any questions about the position (**************************). For more information about the CANDY Lab and the Institute for Human Neuroscience, please visit our website. Applications can be submitted here.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Works closely with the research program coordinator to fulfill the requirements of the research program.
Participates in the design, implementation, and completion of individual studies within the research program.
Publishes and presents research results and other material relevant to the research program in appropriate forums, including refereed journals and national meetings.
Collaborates with other members of the research and clinical staff on research problems of mutual interest that further the general goals of the research program.
Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Apply additional training and experience, to become an independent researcher.
Apply knowledge of the relevant literature and research procedures.
Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and computer applications appropriate for the field of interest.
Communicate concisely, both orally and in writing.
Work well with other professional personnel and with support staff.
Train, supervise, and evaluate research assistants and technicians.
Travel as necessary to attend meetings.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D. or equivalent degree in an appropriate discipline and strong research potential, as indicated by completion of a research-oriented training program required.
Active participation in research leading to publications in refereed journals and/or presentations at national meetings required.
If employed in the Cognitive Neuroscience department, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of transfer or hire required.
If employed in the Cognitive Neuroscience department, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification within 30 days of transfer or hire required.
Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town - it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.
At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
About Boys Town:
Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.
Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.
This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at **************.
$39k-55k yearly est. Auto-Apply 18d ago
Spring 2026 - CBRN Research Intern
Noblis 4.9
Research fellow job in Lincoln, NE
Responsibilities Noblis is seeking a highly motivated research intern to support critical national security programs. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to information management systems and data-driven decision-making processes that support defense and security operations.
As a Noblis intern, you will do real work on projects where you can learn, contribute, and see what it's like to be a working professional in your field. You will be an integral part of our team from day one, collaborating with full-time staff to create innovative, mission-focused solutions for many of our clients' most pressing problems.
This internship will be done over the course of the spring semester
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Support the development and maintenance of portfolio management information systems containing developmental medical countermeasures (MCMs) and related data packages
- Assist in conducting research and analysis on MCM development
- Contribute to the compilation and organization of critical data that drives portfolio strategies for decision makers
- Support data analysis and visualization efforts to inform stakeholder decisions
- Assist in preparing briefings and reports for program leadership
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Master's degree or higher in Biology, Biodefense or similar national security domain, or related field
- Strong research experience, including systematic literature reviews and data analysis
- Proficiency with data analysis tools
- Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including policy memo writing and briefing
- Ability to work with large datasets and information management systems
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a secret clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with open-source analysis and archival research
- Background in international security, biosecurity, or related fields
- Experience working on projects related to defense, security, or public health
- Familiarity with portfolio management or program evaluation
- Experience coordinating with professionals across multiple sectors
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Overview
Noblis (*********************** and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI , and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us (*****************************************
**Why work at a Noblis company?**
Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards (************************************ . Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.
* _Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements_
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us (*************************** .
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Total Rewards
At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits (************************************* page on our Careers (**************************** site.
Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis' total compensation package.
Posted Salary Range
USD $23.00 - USD $38.00 /Hr.
We are looking to fill a **Scientist III - (HPLC) Chromatography - Separations & Molecular Biology - Immunoassay Experience** position working as **a full-time employee of Parexel FSP on long-term assignment** onsite at one of our clients located in **Rahway, NJ.** This position offers full benefits, sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off. **This position does not offer any sponsorship.**
**Description**
Support of routine bioanalytical testing of samples from cell-line development, in-process, process development/characterization, forced degradation, release & stability, and pre-formulation. Other potential opportunities include method development/optimization, workflow optimization, and template development.
**Responsibilities**
+ Support of high-throughput, pre-formulation, pre-qualification, robustness, or admixture testing
+ Results processing and documentation by following appropriate methods / protocols / procedures
+ Sample management and monitoring of controlled temperature units.
+ Following all appropriate laboratory safety and hygiene procedures
**Qualifications**
+ BA/BS (3-5 yrs.) of relevant experience in analytical chemistry or biologics testing lab
+ MS (1-2 yrs.) of relevant experience in analytical chemistry or biologics testing lab
**Required Skills and Experience**
+ Must have separations experience for large molecules or plate-based assay experience.
+ Experience in analyzing biologics including monoclonal antibodies and/or other therapeutic proteins using at least one of the following techniques:
+ Liquid Chromatography (HPLC / UPLC)
+ Protein A Titer, Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC), Ion Exchange Chromatography (IEX, AEX, CEX), Reverse Phase (RP), or Hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC)
+ Electrophoretic methods such as capillary electrophoresis sodium dodecyl sulfate (CE-SDS) and/or capillary isoelectric focusing (cIEF)
+ ELISA (HCP, proA) and binding potency assay
+ qPCR and basic molecular biology techniques (gel electrophoresis, etc.)
+ High-throughput liquid handling system, e.g., Tecan, Bravo, etc.
+ Basic instrumentation troubleshooting
+ **Ability and willingness to train in molecular biology and immunoassay testing**
+ **Familiarity with Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, etc.)**
**Desired Skills and Experience**
+ Familiarity with compendial testing such as UV 280, pH, and Physical Observations
+ **Ability to follow complicated scientific protocols / procedures**
+ Making accurate reagent preparations (dilutions / solutions / buffers / mobile phases)
+ Good documentation practices & utilization in electronic lab notebooks (ELN)
+ Analytical software such as Empower.
+ Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
+ Sample submission & sample management
+ Monitoring of controlled temperature units
+ Experience with BSL2 (Biosafety Level 2)
**About Parexel**
Parexel FSP includes the CMC Operations group. We provide pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies with qualified and talented technical professionals to support the development and delivery of new therapies.
For results-driven and caring individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the world, Parexel is trusted by life sciences companies to meet their long-term staffing needs for scientists and engineers and related professionals in discovery and development of novel therapies, keeping patients at the center of everything we do, and where an inclusive community helps you be your best, transforming any career into a life-changing achievement.
**Come join us!**
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Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
$70k-99k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Summer Research Associate - Part-Time Internship
United Way of The Midlands 3.9
Research fellow job in Omaha, NE
Job Title: Summer Research Associate
Department: Strategy
FLSA Status: Part-time, HourlyLocation: Omaha, NE (on-site)
Hours: 20 hours a week, up to 25 hours
Timeframe: May - August
Primarily in office; some flexibility with hours and remote work
About United Way of the Midlands: Since 1923, United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has served the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro by bringing together the business, government and not-for-profit sectors and raising money to support our community's most impactful health and human service programs. UWM's funded programs and direct services - including JAG Nebraska, 211 and the Weatherization Assistance Program - focus on four key areas to improve health and well-being for all, build financial stability and strength, help young people realize their full potential and address urgent needs today to advance a better tomorrow. At United Way, we are committed to fostering integrity, inclusion, and responsibility across our work where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table.
UWM's Mission:
United Way of the Midlands UNITES our community's CARING SPIRIT to build a STRONGER tomorrow.
Guiding Principles:
At United Way of the Midlands, we…
Build TRUST in everything we do.
Extend GRACE by thinking beyond ourselves.
Show GRIT by bringing it everyday.
Be OPEN to embracing others' differences.
Actively ENGAGE by listening and sharing.
Live CURIOUSLY to learn constantly.
Research Associate Summary:
UWM's Summer Research Associate reports to the 211 Research Manager and plays a pivotal role in the organization's research efforts. Their primary focus is to look at poverty in the metro area, specifically households with at least one household member working that are still struggling to afford basic necessities. The Research Associate will provide nonprofit leaders, funders, and stakeholders with actionable insights to understand the landscape of poverty within the metro and better serve the community. Drawing on publicly available datasets, other literary analysis on the subject and data partnerships with other community partners, the Research Associate will conduct descriptive and advanced statistical analyses to illuminate challenges households in poverty in the metro face. Through this work, Research Associates directly contribute to UWM's broader mission of fostering a thriving and impactful nonprofit community, and they will be recognized for their contributions to the final research products.
Responsibilities:
Secures publicly available data sets from trustworthy and reliable sources.
Examines peer-reviewed and professional literature to contextualize sector trends.
Works with the Strategy and Investments team to examine datasets shared via partnerships with community partners
Performs both descriptive and comparative analyses
Summarizes key findings through maps, charts, graphs, and concise written summaries; Research Associates receive credit for their contributions
Strengthens UWM's overall statistical acumen by sharing new methods and best practices.
Required Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of and experience with professional/academic research standards
Insatiable curiosity and a desire to impact our community
Experience conducting quantitative or qualitative research
Experience or coursework focused on data analysis, statistics and/or FinTech which may include
Advanced use of Excel
Conducting stakeholder interviews, literature reviews, qualitative coding
Knowledge of R, Python, SQL, Oracle, Power BI, Tableau, SPSS, or mapping tools a plus
Ability to synthesize a large volume of information including the ability to interpret data
Willingness to work collaboratively with other researchers to create a cohesive team product
Attention to detail and ownership of contributions
Critical thinking and time management skills
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook (or equivalent)
Must pass all applicable background checks
Must have a valid driver's license or reliable transportation
Education and Experience:
Senior college standing, graduate or PhD student with a background in statistics, fintech, business administration, data science or related field
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits:
Paid Holidays
How to Apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to *********************
United Way of the Midlands is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
$32k-43k yearly est. Easy Apply 7d ago
NSIP Post Bachelors Research Associate - Emerging Threats & Technologies Division
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory 4.5
Research fellow job in Lincoln, NE
At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus.
The Emerging Threats and Technologies Division, part of the National Security Directorate, consists of over 400 scientists, engineers, and analysts with backgrounds in cyber, nuclear, intelligence, policy, data science, and other fields. We work in interdisciplinary project teams to provide innovative concepts that integrate policy, analytics, science, and technology into unique solutions.
Protecting U.S. residents and visitors is among our nation's highest priorities. As adversaries gain access to sophisticated technologies and materials, the threats grow more dynamic and complex-from cyber and nuclear to chemical and biological weapons of mass effect and other forms of terrorism. The PNNL national security mission employs our researchers, tools, and technologies to play a key role in advancing the ability to identify and secure nuclear materials, detect weapons of mass effect, manage nonproliferation treaties, secure our nation's borders, and protect critical infrastructures. PNNL's scientific discovery and capabilities-rooted in innovative theory, methods, algorithms, and tools-are enabling stronger, more resilient technologies and systems to safeguard national security. Coupled with decades of radiological and nuclear materials expertise, advanced computing and threat analysis capabilities, and a broad fundamental science base, we are identifying and countering emerging threats that have significant impact at home and around the globe.
To learn more:
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**Responsibilities**
PNNL is seeking Research Associates for assignments within the National Security Internship Program (NSIP). The Emerging Threats & Technologies Division is looking for individuals who have a passion for solving critical national challenges using advanced techniques.
Research Associates will engage with complex problems across national security, energy, and science, applying rigorous analysis and innovative research methods to deliver impactful solutions that help keep our nation safe and secure.
Research Associate appointments may be aligned with one of the following technical groups: Cyber Resilience Foundations, Cyber Risk Reduction, Innovative Security Solutions, Global Research Analysis, Strategic Threat Analysis, or Mission Alignment.
**Cyber Resilience Foundations:** The Cyber Resilience Foundations group works with government and private sector stakeholders to quickly adapt to new technology spaces, understand how their introduction into specialized domains affects system security postures, and create solutions to improve their resilience to new technologies.
Disciplines: Cyber Security Research, Cyber Security Engineering, IT/OT, Software Development, Network Architecture.
**Cyber Risk Reduction:** The Cyber Risk Reduction group performs applied research leveraging PNNL capabilities in hardware, software, and firmware security to benefit sectors critical to national security by figuring out how to deconstruct, evaluate, and improve complex systems and develop tools, practices, and skills to meet these challenges.
Disciplines: Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Network Administration
**Innovative Security Solutions:** The evolving technology landscape is transforming the realm of physical protection and incident response, presenting new challenges such as the convergence of physical and cybersecurity threats. These interconnected domains require innovative methods to safeguard IT systems, materials, and vital infrastructure from increasingly complex risks. The Innovative Security Solutions group addresses these challenges by providing critical solutions and support for securing key assets through conventional countermeasures, while also advancing techniques to navigate the complexities of blended security environments. By leveraging operational expertise in asset protection, the group tackles the intricacies of converged security by integrating cyber and physical threat assessments and developing mitigations that enhance the protection of nuclear material and critical infrastructure.
Disciplines: Cyber and Physical security, Hardware Vulnerability Assessment, Cyber Security Training
**Global Research Analysis:**
The Global Research Analysis group leverages national laboratory expertise in mission threats, science and technology, and cultural context to identify emerging and monitor existing technologies and provide decision makers the context and understanding critical to national security.
Disciplines: Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Cyber Security
**Strategic Threat Analysis:** The Strategic Threat Analysis (STA) group leverages partnerships around the world and expertise spanning multiple domains to address complex domestic and international security challenges. STA equips decision makers with nuanced insights and mitigation strategies in a rapidly evolving threat landscape shaped by emergent adversaries and technologies. Our experts bring a deep understanding of technical analysis, nonproliferation, risk and resilience, strategic trade controls, and regional affairs, delivering solutions that address gaps in legal frameworks, outdated approaches, and vulnerabilities within international systems and institutions.
Disciplines: Law and policy analysis, data analysis, nonproliferation, counterproliferation, finance/trade analysis
**Mission Alignment:**
Bringing together senior technical and strategic advisors as a division-level advisory body to help tune and execute strategy through dedicated leadership. Working across the division's capability areas to capture emerging programmatic opportunities, coach and mentor staff on strategy and business development, support the development and execution of division strategy, and develop strategic new sponsor relationships.
**Positions are available in Richland, WA and Seattle, WA, based on business need. Positions may also be performed remotely or on campus at PNNL based on business need. Participants will join the program as part of a cohort, with anticipated start dates in May or June 2026 for the summer cohort.**
******HOW TO APPLY******
To have a complete application package, the (2) listed items below are required and must be uploaded correctly per the steps below for consideration:
**Step 1:** Upload Resume or CV in "Resume" section only (note: If applying to multiple positions, the most recent resume uploaded will be used for all positions an applicant applies to).
**Step 2:** Upload a Cover Letter separately in "Additional Documents" section of the application titled "ET&T - Summer 2026 NSIP Cover Letter".
+ Cover letter should include: Statement of interest, reference relevant college courses, and relevant experience that may include extracurricular activities that have prepared you for this career.
If any of the components (resume and cover letter) are not uploaded per the instructions above, applications will be rejected and will no longer be considered. Electronic applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. (PST) on the posting close date.
**Qualifications**
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Candidates must have received a Bachelor's degree within the past 24 months or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university Minimum overall GPA of 3.3 required.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ **Disciplines of Interest:** Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Network Security, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Assurance, Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Cyber-Physical Systems, Physical Security, Security Engineering, Risk Management, Homeland Security, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Engineering Physics, Applied Science, Data Analytics, Data Science, Economics, Finance, International Relations, International Affairs, Security Studies, Public Policy, Law and Policy, Nonproliferation and International Security
**Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment**
Not applicable
**Additional Information**
This position involves access to sensitive systems and information. U.S. Citizenship is required. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is subject to the Department of Energy Unclassified Foreign Visits & Assignments Program site, information, technologies, and equipment access requirements.
**Testing Designated Position**
This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
**About PNNL**
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State-the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab's campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
**Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment Opportunity**
Our laboratory is committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect while solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PNNL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at **************** .
**Drug Free Workplace**
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
**Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements**
As a national laboratory, PNNL is responsible for adhering to the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which require new employees to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identify Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication. The tier of federal background investigation will be determined by job duties and national security or public trust responsibilities associated with the job. All tiers of investigation include a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last 1 to 7 years (depending on the applicable tier of investigation). Illegal drug activities include marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
For foreign national candidates:
If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) Federal risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement thereafter, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment. The tier of federal background investigation required to obtain the PIV credential will be determined by job duties at the time you become eligible for the PIV credential.
**Mandatory Requirements**
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a "country of risk" without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
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As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.
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$27.5-35.8 hourly 13d ago
Assistant Project Scientist - Small Molecule
Celerion 4.2
Research fellow job in Lincoln, NE
Job DescriptionCelerion is committed to swift, exceptional clinical research through translational medicine. Every day, we use our experience, agility, and innovative research strategies to help get drugs to market faster. Are you looking for an opportunity to support a business creating life-saving treatments? If so, we can't wait to meet you!
The Bioanalytical Assistant Project Scientist is a full-time position working in our Corporate Headquarters in Lincoln, NE, just south of downtown. We are currently prioritizing candidates who are local to the Lincoln, NE area.
As an Assistant Project Scientist, you will provide scientific review and oversight of bioanalytical projects of varying complexity, with some supervision and peer review. You will support associates in production and validation teams, providing guidance and technical training, as well as problem-solving and bioanalytical study management.Essential Functions:
Identify issues with assay performance and work with appropriate personnel to resolve and/or troubleshoot
Perform, review, and approve data regression.
Mentor and train bioanalytical analysts in all aspects of production and validation support.
Reporting of all study activities working with the BTO group.
Ensure all QC/QA findings are completed in a timely manner.
Communicate and problem-solve with BPI and management for at-risk projects (not meeting timelines, resources, etc.).
Qualifications:
Associate's degree in a science-related field with 4 years of analytical experience preferred OR Bachelor's degree in a science-related field with 2 years of analytical experience preferred.
3-6 years of Celerion bench experience is preferred
3 or more years of previous laboratory and/or GLP knowledge preferred
Proficiency with computers
Excellent oral and written skills
Celerion Values: Integrity Trust Teamwork Respect
Celerion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, qualified protected veteran status, or disability.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
$49k-64k yearly est. 9d ago
Research Intern - UMAP
Snap 4.7
Research fellow job in Bellevue, NE
Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company's three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.
Snap Research serves as an innovation engine for the company. Our projects range from solutions to hard technical problems that significantly enhance Snap's existing products, to riskier explorations that can lead to fundamental paradigm shifts in the way people communicate and express themselves. The team consists of scientists and engineers who experiment with and invent new technology that has a lasting impact on Snap's products. We also frequently publish our work at top conferences and journals in computer science and related fields.
We are looking for a Research Scientist to join our User Modeling and Personalization Research Team! Our team's mission is to invent new ways to model user behavior, and empower our business partners to build world-class user-centric ML systems which shape personalized experiences across Snap. Our work spans the domains of structured data modeling, recommendation systems, and large-scale machine learning. Together with you, we seek to redefine the state-of-the-art in technology to deliver our users customized experiences which delight them.
What you'll do:
Lead research projects in the user modeling and personalization domains (sub-areas include graph modeling, generative recommendation, personalization, and ML efficiency)
Build scalable research prototypes and evaluate them in large-scale machine learning scenarios
Publish your findings at top conferences
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Strong technical knowledge of state-of-the-art ML algorithms in one or more above sub-areas
Demonstrated ability in defining, leading and executing challenging research projects
Strong computer science fundamentals, problem-solving and engineering skills
Proven ability to mentor interns, students and junior researchers
Minimum Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a PhD program in a technical field such as computer science, machine learning, statistics, mathematics, or equivalent years of experience
Track record of (co-)first-author publications in top machine learning, data mining, information retrieval or language venues (e.g. KDD, WSDM, SIGIR, RecSys, ACL, ICLR, NeurIPS, COLM etc.)
Strong familiarity with ML libraries such as PyTorch, Tensorflow, Jax or related frameworks
Experience with distributed (multi-GPU, or multi-node) model training, inference and experimentation; experience with large-scale settings in academic/industrial research labs is a plus
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with large-scale machine learning in an academic or industrial research lab, or equivalent open-source experience
Experience with distributed data processing and machine learning frameworks on Enterprise Cloud solutions like Google Cloud, AWS, and/or Azure
Familiarity with language models and generative recommendation and retrieval
Demonstrated ability to transform cutting-edge research into tangible product improvements
Specialization and hands-on experience with state-of-the-art recommendation models and scalable machine learning technologies
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$27k-37k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Nebraska Medical Center 4.3
Research fellow job in Omaha, NE
The post-doctoral research associate will work on an NIH funded project that aims to develop technologies that will address common challenges relating to developing and breeding mouse models. The candidate will take advantage of the breakthrough technological contributions developed at UNMC's mouse genome engineering core facility. The candidate will work on testing and validating several ideas for inserting multi-Kb DNA molecules into the mouse genome precisely and efficiently. The candidate is expected to be creative and innovative in developing newer ideas related to the projects.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. The candidate should have experience in two or more of the following areas: animal models, gene-editing/molecular-biology and gene therapy or gene delivery technologies.
Work Schedule
8:00am - 5:00pm
$41k-48k yearly est. 60d+ ago
BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST
Department of The Air Force
Research fellow job in Offutt Air Force Base, NE
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. Accepting applications Open & closing dates 12/22/2025 to 12/21/2026
Salary $74,678 to - $192,331 per year Pay scale & grade GS 11 - 15
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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 Multiple Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive
Promotion potential
15
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Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
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* Execute assigned program elements, in-house and by contract, to comply with all applicable Federal, state and local environmental laws and policies.
* Provide advisory services on specific problems, projects, program, and functions in assigned programs area.
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* Total salary varies depending on location of position
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* Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
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Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Professional and Scientific Positions.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
A. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
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B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE APPLICANTS MUST ALSO MEET THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
GS-11: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to GS-09) experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Your experience must include professional knowledge of environmental biological scientific concepts, principles, methodology, and practices and familiarity with other professional disciplines (e.g., engineering, community planning, and environmental science) to independently perform routine projects with complete responsibility, or portions of large and complex projects.
GS-12: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to GS-11) experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Your experience must include professional knowledge and abilities applicable to a wide range of environmental biological science duties; and the skill to modify standard practices and adapt equipment or techniques to solve a variety of complex problems; adapt precedents or make significant departures from previous approaches to similar projects to provide for the specialized requirements of projects; and apply standard practices of related disciplines as they relate to biological science functions.
GS-13: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to GS-12) experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Your experience must include professional knowledge of a wide range of environmental biological scientific concepts to include climate and hydrological science methods, guidelines, standards, research techniques, and state of the art capabilities and ability to resolve highly complex and difficult meteorological and climate science problems and issues.
GS-14: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to GS-13) experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Your experience must include professional knowledge of environmental biological scientific concepts, principles, methodology, and practices and familiarity with other professional disciplines (e.g., engineering, community planning, and environmental science) to independently perform routine projects with complete responsibility, or portions of large and complex projects.
GS-15: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to GS-14) experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Your experience must include professional knowledge of environmental biological scientific concepts, principles, methodology, and practices and familiarity with other professional disciplines (e.g., engineering, community planning, and environmental science) to independently perform routine projects with complete responsibility, or portions of large and complex projects.
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1. Knowledge of professional environmental principles, practices, techniques, and procedures to effectively perform project development, execution, training, and advisory services in assigned program element.
2. Knowledge to troubleshoot environmental problems requiring investigation of unsanitary or questionable conditions in assigned program(s).
3. Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations and other guidance to make decisions and recommendations concerning assigned restoration, compliance, conservation, pollution prevention, and/or integration principles and practices; and health, safety, and security practices.
4. Skill to integrate an interdisciplinary team of professionals to include attorneys, public health specialists, public affairs specialists, biological scientists, environmental engineers, physical scientists, general engineers, community planners, regulators, other governmental officials, and community groups.
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.
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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.
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$50k-78k yearly est. 39d ago
Postdoctoral Research Fellow- DiCON
Father Flanagan's Boys' Home
Research fellow job in Omaha, NE
The Dynamic Imaging of Cognition & Neuromodulation (DICoN) Laboratory led by Dr. Tony Wilson at Boys Town National Research Hospital seeks a postdoctoral fellow to work on NIH funded studies of altered brain dynamics. We currently have NIH supported projects examining the impact of substance use on brain function and cognitive decline in aging. The successful candidate will focus on one of these projects with the opportunity to contribute to both through data analyses and authoring manuscripts. The DICoN Laboratory is one of seven laboratories within the state-of-the-art Institute for Human Neuroscience, which is an 18,000 square foot facility that houses major research-dedicated tools, including two next-generation 306-sensor MEG Neo systems, a Siemens Prisma 3T MRI system, a prototype 208-channel OPM system, 64-lead transcranial direct- and alternating-current stimulation (tDCS/tACS) equipment, a high performance computer cluster, and extensive support staff.
The position is up to three years in duration. Within the two projects noted above, the area of research focus is flexible, but demonstrated expertise in neuroimaging, statistical modeling, and/or cognitive neuroscience is essential. Applicants with previous experience in addiction science, aging, and/or clinical neuroscience will be given preference, but we are primarily seeking the best candidate to join our group.
Successful candidates will have a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in neuroscience, psychology, computer science, or a related field, with an excellent publication record for their career stage. They will join a vibrant and rapidly growing group of cognitive neuroscientists using world-class neuroimaging equipment and resources, with significant opportunities within the Institute for career development and promotion to faculty. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For further information, visit the DICoN Laboratory's website.
Contact Information: ************************ MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Works closely with the research program coordinator to fulfill the requirements of the research program.
Participates in the design, implementation, and completion of individual studies within the research program.
Publishes and presents research results and other material relevant to the research program in appropriate forums, including refereed journals and national meetings.
Collaborates with other members of the research and clinical staff on research problems of mutual interest that further the general goals of the research program.
Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Apply additional training and experience, to become an independent researcher.
Apply knowledge of the relevant literature and research procedures.
Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and computer applications appropriate for the field of interest.
Communicate concisely, both orally and in writing.
Work well with other professional personnel and with support staff.
Train, supervise, and evaluate research assistants and technicians.
Travel as necessary to attend meetings.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D. or equivalent degree in an appropriate discipline and strong research potential, as indicated by completion of a research-oriented training program required.
Active participation in research leading to publications in refereed journals and/or presentations at national meetings required.
If employed in the Cognitive Neuroscience department, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of transfer or hire required.
If employed in the Cognitive Neuroscience department, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification within 30 days of transfer or hire required.
Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town - it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.
At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
About Boys Town:
Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.
Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.
This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at **************.
$39k-55k yearly est. Auto-Apply 8d ago
Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Structural Biology or Molecular Biology
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 4.2
Research fellow job in Lincoln, NE
Preferred Qualifications Experience in transcriptional regulation, biomolecular interaction, or structural biology (X-ray crystallography or cryo-EM).
$39k-46k yearly est. 60d+ ago
NSIP Post Bachelors Research Associate - Phys Detect Systems & Deploy
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory 4.5
Research fellow job in Lincoln, NE
At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus. The National Security Directorate (NSD) drives science-based, mission-focused solutions to take on complex, real-world threats to our nation and the world.
The Physical Detection Systems and Deployment Division, part of the National Security Directorate, delivers policy-informed technology solutions by removing barriers to real-world implementation. We strive to understand end-user environments to transition technology from the developmental stage to deployment. Our diverse expertise in operational systems provides tools, technologies, and approaches for combating a range of threats, both at home and in more than 100 countries around the globe.
Protecting U.S. residents and visitors is among our nation's highest priorities. As adversaries gain access to sophisticated technologies and materials, the threats grow more dynamic and complex-from cyber and nuclear to chemical and biological weapons of mass effect and other forms of terrorism. The PNNL national security mission employs our researchers, tools, and technologies to play a key role in advancing the ability to identify and secure nuclear materials, detect weapons of mass effect, manage nonproliferation treaties, secure our nation's borders, and protect critical infrastructures. PNNL's scientific discovery and capabilities-rooted in innovative theory, methods, algorithms, and tools-are enabling stronger, more resilient technologies and systems to safeguard national security. Coupled with decades of radiological and nuclear materials expertise, advanced computing and threat analysis capabilities, and a broad fundamental science base, we are identifying and countering emerging threats that have significant impact at home and around the globe.
**NOTE: Several documents are strictly required to submit with the application to be eligible for this position. Please read the entire job posting for detailed instructions.**
**Responsibilities**
PNNL's Physical Detection Systems and Deployment Division is focused on discovering, developing and deploying physical detection systems. We are seeking post bachelor research associate candidates for assignments within the National Security Internship Program (NSIP).
Do you want to be challenged with hard problems in national security, energy, and science and apply cutting-edge research to make our nation safer and stronger? Do you want to perform research and development critical to prevent and counter terrorism and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction? Are you interested in physics, material science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, project management or instructional design?
If you answered yes, please join us as an intern in the Physical Detection Systems and Deployment Division.
Participants will be starting in cohort sessions and must be available to start in May or June 2026 [Summer cohort].
Your research associate position will land you in one of the following focus areas:
**Advanced Engineered Systems**
We are a group of passionate makers who have a long history of building and deploying embedded sensor systems for a wide variety of sponsors and applications. We are 50+ electronics engineers, software engineers, mechanical engineers, physicists, etc.; all sharing the DNA and desire to deploy solutions for our sponsors that help the mission of national security. We focus on emerging technologies by integrating capability across electromagnetics, systems modeling, communications, analytics development, and systems design to serve as a flywheel for feeding technology advancements across the division and laboratory. Projects within the group range from mission focused, highly applied projects in support of national security to fundamental science projects.
**Detection Physics**
We represent PNNL's ultra-low background capability and develop some of the world's most sensitive radiation detection systems; driving solutions that span fundamental physics to treaty verification by integrating modeling, experimentation, data science, and support staff.
**Disruptive Technology**
We focus on the development of detection systems and data analysis techniques for a variety of missions ranging from fundamental physics to national security. Projects within the research group range from highly applied projects to fundamental science projects in the areas of nuclear/particle physics, electromagnetics, and novel sensor technology development.
**Engineered Materials**
We work on the design, synthesis, implementation, characterization, and monitoring of functional materials for national security missions leveraging chemistry, computations and models, data science, characterization tools, and non-destructive evaluation methods.
**Operational Readiness**
We steward capabilities associated with the mission assurance and operations and maintenance stage of the systems engineering lifecycle. Operational sustainment is achieved and transitioned through instructional systems, credibility assessment, logistics innovation, reliability and field engineering, and complex supply chain and interdependency analysis.
**Systems and Technology Integration**
We lead the Lab in bringing the most technology aligned, diverse, talented, and skilled project management and systems engineering staff who will do what it takes to expertly deliver on the national security detection requirements of our sponsors.
**Positions are available in Richland, WA and Seattle, WA, based on business need. Positions may also be performed remotely or on campus at PNNL based on business need.**
******HOW TO APPLY******
To have a complete application package, the (2) listed items below are required and must be uploaded correctly per the steps below for consideration:
**Step 1:** Upload Resume or CV in "Resume" section only (note: If applying to multiple positions, the most recent resume uploaded will be used for all positions an applicant applies to).
**Step 2:** Upload a Cover Letter separately in "Additional Documents" section of the application titled "PDSD - NSIP Cover Letter".
+ Cover letter should include: Statement of interest, reference relevant college courses, and relevant experience that may include extracurricular activities that have prepared you for this career.
**If any of the components (resume and cover letter) are not uploaded per the instructions above, applications will be rejected and will no longer be considered. Electronic applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. (PST) on the posting close date.**
**Qualifications**
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Candidates must have received a Bachelor's degree within the past 24 months or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university.
+ Minimum overall GPA of 3.3 required.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Disciplines of interest: additive manufacturing, computational modeling, eLearning design and development, electrical engineering, electromagnetics, embedded systems, instructional design, law enforcement, material science, mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, nuclear proliferation, nuclear security and risk analysis, project coordination, project management, physics, quantum information systems, radio frequency engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, training program management, and usability testing.
**Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment**
Not applicable.
**Additional Information**
This position involves access to sensitive systems and information. U.S. Citizenship is required. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is subject to the Department of Energy Unclassified Foreign Visits & Assignments Program site, information, technologies, and equipment access requirements.
**Testing Designated Position**
This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
**About PNNL**
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State-the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab's campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
**Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment Opportunity**
Our laboratory is committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect while solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PNNL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at **************** .
**Drug Free Workplace**
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
**Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements**
As a national laboratory, PNNL is responsible for adhering to the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which require new employees to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identify Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication. The tier of federal background investigation will be determined by job duties and national security or public trust responsibilities associated with the job. All tiers of investigation include a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last 1 to 7 years (depending on the applicable tier of investigation). Illegal drug activities include marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
For foreign national candidates:
If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) Federal risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement thereafter, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment. The tier of federal background investigation required to obtain the PIV credential will be determined by job duties at the time you become eligible for the PIV credential.
**Mandatory Requirements**
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a "country of risk" without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
**Rockstar Rewards**
Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave**, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
* Research Associates excluded.
**Once eligibility requirements are met.
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**Notice to Applicants**
PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual's relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.
As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.
**Minimum Salary**
USD $27.50/Hr.
**Maximum Salary**
USD $35.77/Hr.
$27.5-35.8 hourly 10d ago
Assistant Project Scientist - Small Molecule
Celerion 4.2
Research fellow job in Lincoln, NE
Celerion is committed to swift, exceptional clinical research through translational medicine. Every day, we use our experience, agility, and innovative research strategies to help get drugs to market faster. Are you looking for an opportunity to support a business creating life-saving treatments? If so, we can't wait to meet you!
The Bioanalytical Assistant Project Scientist is a full-time position working in our Corporate Headquarters in Lincoln, NE, just south of downtown. We are currently prioritizing candidates who are local to the Lincoln, NE area.
As an Assistant Project Scientist, you will provide scientific review and oversight of bioanalytical projects of varying complexity, with some supervision and peer review. You will support associates in production and validation teams, providing guidance and technical training, as well as problem-solving and bioanalytical study management.Essential Functions:
Identify issues with assay performance and work with appropriate personnel to resolve and/or troubleshoot
Perform, review, and approve data regression.
Mentor and train bioanalytical analysts in all aspects of production and validation support.
Reporting of all study activities working with the BTO group.
Ensure all QC/QA findings are completed in a timely manner.
Communicate and problem-solve with BPI and management for at-risk projects (not meeting timelines, resources, etc.).
Qualifications:
Associate's degree in a science-related field with 4 years of analytical experience preferred OR Bachelor's degree in a science-related field with 2 years of analytical experience preferred.
3-6 years of Celerion bench experience is preferred
3 or more years of previous laboratory and/or GLP knowledge preferred
Proficiency with computers
Excellent oral and written skills
Celerion Values: Integrity Trust Teamwork Respect
Celerion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, qualified protected veteran status, or disability.
$49k-64k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Nebraska Medical Center 4.3
Research fellow job in Omaha, NE
The Ramanathan Lab seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate. The goal of our lab is to uncover the fundamental rules that dictate how cells and tissues achieve stereotypic form. We are particularly interested in understanding how deviations from regular cell shape and size can initiate human disease. Our strategy to address these scientific questions is highly interdisciplinary. Within the lab, our scientists will have access to powerful approaches including organoid culture, super-resolution microscopy, and force measurement techniques like AFM and laser ablation. Importantly, as a young and dynamic group, we offer an environment conducive to scientific rigor, intellectual freedom, and personal development.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. and/or M.D. (including those conferred outside of the U.S.) in Biology
Work Schedule
8:00am - 5:00pm
$41k-48k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Science Literacy (Two Positions Available)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 4.2
Research fellow job in Lincoln, NE
Preferred Qualifications Record of first-author peer-reviewed research publications investigating science education/student learning. Qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis experience. Demonstrated experience or understanding of evidence-based teaching strategies. Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience working with diverse groups.
$39k-46k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Research Scientist I- Center for Childhood Deafness, Language, and Learning
Father Flanagan's Boys' Home
Research fellow job in Omaha, NE
Boys Town National Research Hospital (BTNRH) invites applications for an early career research scientist within the Center for Childhood Deafness, Language & Learning (CCDLL). The Scientist 1 position is equivalent rank to an Assistant Professor. New colleagues will join a cohort of researchers and clinicians committed to collaborative investigation of language development and disorders and to making a positive impact on the quality of life of individuals with language disorders and their families. Our vision is to continue to grow the CCDLL into a program with tightly integrated research and clinical arms that work synergistically on basic and applied issues related to language development and disorders. While we are broad in our vision, work that fits this focus could involve:
• expertise in implementation science, such as collaborative clinical research practices and community partnerships
• learners with varying diagnoses that affect language development (e.g., autism, epilepsy, Down syndrome, dyslexia, developmental language disorder, deaf and hard of hearing).
• influences of language intervention as well as family, academic, and social environments on language outcomes
• developmental processes that support language learning during infancy, childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Works directly in the laboratory to implement the research program, collects data, develops new procedures, and in other ways ensures success of the program.
Begins the process to obtain independent, external research funding from government agencies such as NIH and/or other funding agencies. Aids in the preparation of grant proposals and contributes sections to proposals being submitted by other members of the research faculty.
Participates in BTNRH training programs by coordinating or making presentations as part of core courses, working with graduate fellows and summer interns, and supervising graduate students and/or postdoctoral fellows where appropriate.
Publishes research results in refereed journals and makes presentations at national meetings.
Recruits and supervises research assistant(s) or other staff supported by non-BTNRH funds to facilitate research progress.
Collaborates with other members of the research faculty on research problems of mutual interest.
Contributes to the national research effort in the field of interest through reviews of manuscripts and grant proposals, helping to organize national meetings, and service on committees of national organizations.
Other Duties: This incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Apply skills necessary to implement and maintain a research program that has national impact.
Apply comprehensive knowledge of the relevant literature and skill and experience with research procedures related to language science, child development, speech perception, auditory development, or relative disciplines, including knowledge of relevant research procedures.
Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and computer applications appropriate for the field of interest.
Communicate concisely, both orally and in writing.
Work well with other professional personnel and with support staff.
Provide research training for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows as well as to train, supervise, and evaluate research assistants and technicians.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and experience equivalent to that of a faculty member at a research university, including a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in neuroscience, psychology, engineering or a related discipline, including work in one or more major laboratories where research was performed relevant to the current research program required.
Demonstrated the potential for success in development of a research program with national impact, as indicated by a significant record of publication in refereed journals and presentations at national meetings, commensurate with the number of years (i.e. generally 0-7 years) since a doctoral degree was received required.
Recognition in the form of invited presentations and publications, and other honors and awards required.
If employed in the Cognitive Neuroscience department, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of transfer or hire required.
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification within 30 days of transfer or hire required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology, Cognitive Science, Developmental Psychology, Special Education, Linguistics, or a related field
Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up.
Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town - it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.
At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
About Boys Town:
Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.
Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.
This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at **************.
$47k-71k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Assistant Project Scientist - Small Molecule
Celerion 4.2
Research fellow job in Lincoln, NE
Celerion is committed to swift, exceptional clinical research through translational medicine. Every day, we use our experience, agility, and innovative research strategies to help get drugs to market faster. Are you looking for an opportunity to support a business creating life-saving treatments? If so, we can't wait to meet you!
The Bioanalytical Assistant Project Scientist is a full-time position working in our Corporate Headquarters in Lincoln, NE, just south of downtown. We are currently prioritizing candidates who are local to the Lincoln, NE area.
As an Assistant Project Scientist, you will provide scientific review and oversight of bioanalytical projects of varying complexity, with some supervision and peer review. You will support associates in production and validation teams, providing guidance and technical training, as well as problem-solving and bioanalytical study management.
Essential Functions:
* Identify issues with assay performance and work with appropriate personnel to resolve and/or troubleshoot
* Perform, review, and approve data regression.
* Mentor and train bioanalytical analysts in all aspects of production and validation support.
* Reporting of all study activities working with the BTO group.
* Ensure all QC/QA findings are completed in a timely manner.
* Communicate and problem-solve with BPI and management for at-risk projects (not meeting timelines, resources, etc.).
Qualifications:
* Associate's degree in a science-related field with 4 years of analytical experience preferred OR Bachelor's degree in a science-related field with 2 years of analytical experience preferred.
* 3-6 years of Celerion bench experience is preferred
* 3 or more years of previous laboratory and/or GLP knowledge preferred
* Proficiency with computers
* Excellent oral and written skills
Celerion Values: Integrity Trust Teamwork Respect
Celerion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, qualified protected veteran status, or disability.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
How much does a research fellow earn in Chalco, NE?
The average research fellow in Chalco, NE earns between $33,000 and $63,000 annually. This compares to the national average research fellow range of $39,000 to $72,000.
Average research fellow salary in Chalco, NE
$46,000
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