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  • Research Scientist - Diffusion Models

    Kadence

    Research fellow job in Seattle, WA

    Founding Research Scientist - Generative Video 📍 Seattle, WA (Onsite, 5 days/week) | 💼 Full-time About the Founders Founded by a collective of PhD researchers from leading global universities (Apple, Stanford & Oxford PhD Alumni) with backgrounds at top AI labs and major technology companies, combining deep theoretical insight with proven large-scale product execution. About the Company Our client is a stealth-mode AI startup creating breakthrough technology at the intersection of perception, learning, and expression. The team's mission is to build intelligent systems that can observe and interpret subtle human cues - visual, vocal, and behavioral - to enable natural, emotionally aware digital interaction. They're developing foundational models that unify multiple input streams to make communication between humans and machines feel effortless and authentic. Role Overview This position is ideal for a scientist who thrives at the boundary of research and product impact. As the Founding Research Scientist for Generative Video, you'll lead experimentation on advanced video generation methods, designing architectures that model motion, timing, and realism at scale. You'll have freedom to explore new diffusion-based approaches, define metrics for visual fidelity and consistency, and bring early-stage research into practical real-time applications. Key Responsibilities Design and implement generative video models that synthesize realistic movement, depth, and texture. Develop scalable pipelines for dataset creation, model training, and system evaluation. Explore diffusion, transformer, and temporal modeling techniques to enhance continuity and expression. Partner with engineers and scientists across modalities (speech, text, vision) to integrate outputs into unified frameworks. Evaluate model behavior, benchmark performance, and publish findings where appropriate. Transition promising prototypes into production-ready, low-latency systems. Required Background PhD or comparable experience in Machine Learning, Computer Vision, or Graphics. Proven expertise in video or 3D generative modeling, preferably using diffusion or transformer architectures. Strong applied experience with PyTorch, JAX, or similar toolkits. Understanding of data curation, distributed training, and large-scale evaluation. Publications, patents, or open-source contributions demonstrating research excellence. Self-directed mindset with enthusiasm for rapid iteration and open-ended discovery. What Makes This Unique Early technical ownership in shaping the research roadmap of a deep-tech organization. Opportunity to work on high-impact, unexplored problems in real-time generative media. Close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of machine learning, vision, and graphics experts. Competitive compensation, strong equity participation, and top-tier backing from investors in applied AI.
    $63k-105k yearly est. 15h ago
  • Machine Learning Scientist III - Growth Marketing (Production GenAI & Agentic Multimodal Workflows)

    Expedia Group 4.7company rating

    Research fellow job in Seattle, WA

    Introduction to the team We create and deliver an aligned, dedicated marketing strategy to fuel each Expedia Group brand's success. Since our travelers interact with us through our brands, we have a brand focus in our marketing, while leveraging the scale and efficiency we've built in functional expertise. At Expedia Group, our Growth Marketing team is redefining how data-driven marketing meets AI-powered, agentic automation. We drive performance through best-in-class, scalable machine learning, deploying production-ready multimodal LLMs, GenAI, and agentic NLP architectures. Our agentic systems power everything from personalized travel discovery to real-time, cross-platform campaign execution at massive scale. Explore “Trip Matching” on Instagram for a glimpse into our production chatbot transforming inspiring reels and posts into hotel recommendation. As an ML Scientist III, your mission is to engineer, and scale production AI workflows, agents, and multimodal LLM pipelines, leveraging both in-house and third-party systems. You'll develop agentic solutions with advanced orchestration tools like LangGraph, Langfuse, RAG, and the latest frameworks, owning end-to-end delivery and optimizations for inference and GenAI systems. In this role, you will: Develop and deploy complex agentic and multimodal AI workflows at production scale, architecting memory-enabled, context-aware agents that drive dynamic automation, personalization, real-time monitoring and content generation. Design and orchestrate advanced LLM and RAG-driven agent solutions using modular frameworks including LangGraph, Langfuse, CrewAI, AutoGen, and other emerging agentic orchestration tools-enabling adaptive, stateful, and highly interactive workflow graphs. Integrate and optimize complete multimodal GenAI pipelines: text-to-image, image-to-video, text-to-video, and text-to-voice, leveraging and extending in-house and third party models. Fine-tune (parameter-efficient tuning, LoRA, QLoRA, etc.), and evaluate (perplexity, accuracy, creativity metrics) both open-source (Llama, MPT, Phi-4, etc.) and commercial LLMs (OpenAI GPT-4, Gemini, Claude). Pioneer LLM-based simulation & evaluation environments (e.g., LLM-as-a-Judge): Leverage the latest LLMs, multi-agent systems, and generative tools to simulate user behavior, accelerate experimental cycles, and rigorously evaluate new features or workflows in both synthetic and prod online shopping and travel environments. Simulate A/B testing via LLM simulations: Build A/B test agents capable of simulating user engagement, behavioral outcomes, and marketing scenarios to complement and replace large-scale online testing-enabling rapid iteration, robust pre-deployment validation, and deeper insight into agentic/LLM-driven feature impact. Continuously adopt and iterate on the latest frameworks, staying current with state-of-the-art in agentic orchestration, memory models, multimodal GenAI, LLM pipelines, and LLM operation (RAG, memory, tracing, evaluation). Collaborate deeply with engineering, marketing, and product teams to translate evolving business objectives into scalable and observable AI-driven solutions. Experience and qualifications: Minimum 7+ years experience delivering robust, scalable AI/GenAI solutions at enterprise scale with a Bachelors degree (4-5+ year of relevant experience with a Masters/PhD in CS, EE, Stats) Agentic frameworks experience working with platforms such as LangGraph, Langfuse, RAG, CrewAI, AutoGen, and comparable agent workflow frameworks Ability to design complex agent graphs with memory, tool calling, and multi-step reasoning Multimodal and agentic AI experience in both commercial and open-source models (VLMs, CLIP, Phi-4, DINO, etc), advanced LLM pipeline design, and shipping both inference and generative AI features to users Hands-on experience in fundamental neural network models (CNN, Transformers, BERT, VAEs, Multimodals etc) Proven expertise in architecting persistent, hybrid, and context-managed memory for agentic workflows Strong in Python (PyTorch, HuggingFace, etc.), MLOps, distributed systems (PySpark, Databricks, Airflow), and scalable API engineering Deep experience with tracing, logging, and observability stacks (Langfuse, PromptLayer, Weights & Biases, etc.), including prompt monitoring and model evaluation in live production Ability to translate complex technical systems into actionable solutions for cross-functional teams, leveraging Multimodal LLMs and Gen AI models
    $100k-134k yearly est. 15h ago
  • Lead Research Scientist - Vision AI, Simulation & Physical AI

    Centific

    Research fellow job in Seattle, WA

    About the Team Centific's Robotics and Physical AI Lab is pioneering the fusion of simulation-first research, embodied intelligence, and multimodal perception. Our mission: accelerate the transition from vision and language understanding to real-world action, enabling next-generation robots, agents, and safety systems across industries. We're assembling a cross-functional team of engineers, researchers, and interns exploring vision-language models (VLMs), world models, and sim2real transfer. As our Lead Research Scientist, you will steer this effort-bridging academic rigor with hands-on experimentation, guiding early-stage researchers, and converting scientific breakthroughs into deployable AI systems. 🎯 Mission Drive the scientific and technical direction of Centific's Physical AI and Robotics R&D. Lead by example-mentoring a team of interns and engineers while collaborating across simulation, perception, and multimodal AI. 🔬 What You'll Do Leadership & Mentorship Lead a team of 3-5 Ph.D. interns and engineers across perception, multimodal reasoning, and simulation projects. Architect and maintain a collaborative research roadmap with measurable milestones and publishable outcomes. Foster a culture of open research, reproducibility, and iterative learning. Research & Development Define and execute high-impact research in embodied AI, world models, and vision-language reasoning. Integrate digital twins, Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, or other simulators for real-world policy validation and sim2real adaptation. Advance multimodal model design-from grounding and affordance recognition to causal and temporal reasoning. Explore data-efficient training, spatially aware neural architectures, and robustness evaluation frameworks. System Integration & Deployment Collaborate with platform engineers to deploy research artifacts into scalable services using Ray, FastAPI, Docker, and Kubernetes. Benchmark large-scale inference pipelines, model distillation strategies, and safety validation workflows. Publish open-source code and internal benchmarks that raise the scientific bar. Collaboration Partner with the Principal Architect, simulation teams, and external research collaborators. Lead proof-of-concept integrations with simulation or robotics hardware vendors. Represent Centific in academic conferences and consortiums on AI, simulation, and robotics. 📚 Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field, with a strong publication record in CVPR/ICCV/ECCV, NeurIPS/ICLR/CoRL/RSS, or equivalent. 5+ years of postdoctoral or industry research experience in computer vision, simulation, multimodal reasoning, or spatial AI. Deep expertise in PyTorch or JAX, GPU-accelerated workloads, and distributed training. Proven record of mentoring junior researchers or leading interdisciplinary R&D projects. Experience with Isaac Sim, Open3D, PyTorch3D, or MuJoCo for digital-twin and behavior simulation. Strong understanding of statistical spatial modeling, RL/MPC policy learning, and world-model architectures. 🌟 Preferred Qualifications Publications or patents in spatially-aware neural networks, multimodal world modeling, or simulation-based training. Experience implementing Ray-based distributed training or Triton/TensorRT-based inference optimizations. Familiarity with trustworthy AI, explainability in autonomous systems, or safety validation for robotics. Contributions to open-source frameworks (e.g., OpenMMLab, Isaac Sim assets, Habitat, Omniverse pipelines). History of academic collaboration or joint research programs with universities or labs. 🧩 What Success Looks Like Delivery of reproducible, publishable, and deployable research outcomes that strengthen Centific's Physical AI IP portfolio. Mentorship that grows the capabilities and confidence of your team. Leadership that balances curiosity-driven research with product-driven execution. Demonstrable impact on simulation realism, policy robustness, and model generalization. ⚙️ Our Stack Modeling: PyTorch, JAX, Hugging Face, xFormers Simulation: Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, Open3D, COLMAP, 3DGS/NeRF Systems: Python, Ray, FastAPI, Kubernetes, Docker, Triton, Weights & Biases Multimodal AI: CLIP, SAM, LLaVA, Cosmos-Reason, Vision-Language Transformers Data & Evaluation: Omniverse USD pipelines, world-model benchmarks, synthetic-to-real datasets 🚀 Why Join Centific Lead the frontier: Shape a new discipline at the intersection of AI, simulation, and robotics. Mentor the next generation: Guide emerging researchers working on cutting-edge multimodal and embodied AI problems. Ship your science: See your research power real systems across safety, healthcare, and smart environments. Collaborate with industry leaders: Work with NVIDIA, Microsoft, and the global Physical AI community. Centific is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
    $72k-123k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Applied Scientist II: 25-06331

    Akraya, Inc. 4.0company rating

    Research fellow job in Seattle, WA

    Primary Skills: Python (Expert), Machine Learning (Advanced), LLM (Advanced), AWS Services (Expert), Data Structure (Advanced) Contract Type: W2 Duration: 6 Months with Possible Extension Pay Range: $60.00 - $64.00 Per Hour #LP Join our Worldwide Operations Security team to play a pivotal role in building innovative software solutions for our Fulfillment Centers. As an Applied Scientist II, you will leverage your expertise in machine learning, algorithm development, and distributed computing to significantly enhance customer experiences and advance our technologies. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge software and gain experience within a large-scale operation, promising a significant impact on our products and services. Key Responsibilities Develop and enhance algorithms to improve customer experience and operational efficiency. Apply scientific principles to assess the feasibility of new projects and invent novel solutions. Utilize machine learning, natural language processing, and other advanced techniques to solve complex problems. Collaborate with a team and work independently on various projects within the Fulfillment Center's software solutions framework. Stay updated and contribute to the advancement of the state-of-the-art in your field of expertise. Must-Have Skills: Strong experience in programming (Java, Python, or similar). Proficiency in ML and familiarity with AWS services like Bedrock, Sagemaker. Expertise in algorithms, data structures, and distributed computing. Industry Experience: Prior experience in large-scale operations or similar technology-driven industries is preferred. About Akraya Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in IT Staffing As staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires! Join Akraya Today! Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. Browse our open positions and join our team!
    $60-64 hourly 15h ago
  • Applied Perception Scientist

    Crystal Equation Corporation 4.2company rating

    Research fellow job in Redmond, WA

    Applied Perception Scientist IV Onsite - Redmond, WA Our client is a leading research organization of world-class researchers, developers, and engineers, who collaborate to actively create a future where virtual and augmented reality become as indispensable as today's smartphones and personal computers. The mission of the Virtual Reality Research Audio team is to engineer augmented audio that redefines human hearing capabilities. This will allow us to connect people by facilitating conversation in even the most challenging auditory environment. We are seeking a contract applied research scientist specializing in the perception of tonal languages. This role is an integral part of our team, contributing to our research and development efforts. The ideal candidate will help us explore and understand individualized audio quality preferences and experiences, enabling us to tailor our technologies to meet unique user needs. Responsibilities: Oversee and drive research projects on speech quality, statistically analyze results and report findings. Monitor problems, facilitate resolution, and proactively keep projects on track. Implement and conduct pilot listening tests and other perceptual experiences. Regularly report on project progress, dependencies and risks to stakeholders. Support research scientists and engineers within the team. Manage procurement projects for equipment and vendor services. Willingness to "roll up sleeves" and take on operational tasks in support of the team's goals. Minimum Qualifications: Interpersonal and communication skills, with strong attention to detail. Proactive with ability to execute on multiple projects simultaneously. Strong organizational and time management skills. Track record of communicating research on speech perception, hearing sciences or auditory perception in an academic or industrial setting. Experience with data collection with human participants. Experience working in a fast-paced research and/or product development environment. Experience with scientific programming languages such as Matlab, Python, C++, or R. Master's degree or equivalent experience in Computational Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Electrical Engineering, Perception, Experimental Psychology, Audio Engineering, Acoustics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computational Audiology or a related field. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with tonal languages. PhD degree or equivalent experience. Experience with AI generative speech. Experience with modeling audio quality. Pay range is $71 - $76 per hour with full benefits available, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, parental leave, and more. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. THE PROMISES WE MAKE: At Crystal Equation, we empower people and advance technology initiatives by building trust. Your recruiter will prep you for the interview, obtain feedback, guide you through any necessary paperwork and provide everything you need for a successful start. We will serve to empower you along the way and provide the path for your professional journey. For more information regarding our Privacy Policy, please visit crystalequation.com/privacy.
    $71-76 hourly 5d ago
  • Bench Scientist

    Tech Observer

    Research fellow job in Bothell, WA

    Contract - 6 Months contract with a possibility of extension The In Situ Biology team is seeking a motivated associate scientist contractor to assist a team of scientists performing spatial biology experiments aimed at understanding targets for antibody-based therapeutics. The successful candidate will have experience in core histology methodologies, including processing, embedding, and sectioning. The ideal candidate will be energetic and enthusiastic about lab work and flexible in working with different investigators on various projects. Responsibilities Process samples for downstream histological analysis. Perform routine histology lab maintenance. Perform immunohistochemistry experiments using autostainers. Maintain and catalog a biospecimen repository. Utilize a LIMS system for documenting experiments. Qualifications 1-2+ years' experience working in a laboratory. BS or BA in a biological science. Experience with histopathology techniques. Experience with sectioning is a plus; preference given to Histology Technicians (HTs). Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional research environment. Highly organized with the ability to multitask. Quick learner with a willingness to learn new skills and technologies. Excellent teamworking and communication skills, and a proactive attitude.
    $69k-110k yearly est. 15h ago
  • Clinical Research Investigator (MD/DO)

    DM Clinical Research

    Research fellow job in Seattle, WA

    Clinical Research Investigator DM Clinical Research, the largest privately-owned research management organization in the Houston area and one of the top 50 in the country, is looking for an Investigator for our sites in Seattle, WA. This individual will conduct all clinical trials (studies) according to ICH, GCP, local regulations, study protocols, and company processes. Responsibilities Ensures the medical well-being and safety of the participants through the safe performance and execution of the studies. Assists in maintaining clinical oversight and quality on the studies registered on and delivers on study targets, thereby contributing to the commercial success of the site. Reviews enrollment progress, pre-screening and screening success rates, screen failure rates, safety, and retention of participants. Interprets protocols and IB and participates in initiatives to strategize for patient recruitment. Carries out clinical evaluation and assessment of participants to ensure eligible participants are enrolled onto studies. Ensures and protects the welfare and safety of participants through ethical conduct. Fulfills and comply with all medical duties as per protocol, SOP/COP and ICH GCP and local regulations. Exercises meticulous attention to detail in documentation and patient care. Requirements Medical License (MD, DO) At least 2 years of experience as a Clinical Research Investigator. Spanish Bilingual a plus.
    $67k-114k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • EM APP Post Graduate Program - Spokane

    Washington Emergency Care Physicians 4.4company rating

    Research fellow job in Spokane, WA

    Program Description Our Post-Graduate APP Program is specifically designed for physician assistants and nurse practitioners who are interested in a life-long career in emergency medicine with training sites in the Spokane, WA through Spokane Emergency Care Physicians (SECP), a subsidiary of WECP. Program Objectives To provide exceptional training and experience for APP professionals to have a successful career in any emergency department setting. To prepare candidates well for recognized emergency medicine APP examinations (NCCPA-CAQ for physician assistants, AANPCB Boards for nurse practitioners) Curriculum Nine (9) months program duration with over 3000 hours of post graduate training Over 1500 hours of clinical training Over 150 hours of didactics to include over an introductory bootcamp followed by monthly activities that include meetings, case presentations, procedure lab or simulation. Over 250 hours of independent study to include case review & presentation preparation, assigned CME and readings, and scholarly research project. Expected commitment of 50 hours per week of the above activities Phased Training with increasing levels of expected competency and confidence. Month 1: Pre-Boot Camp: 37 hours of on-line Emergency Medicine CME months before start of Program Boot Camp: First 2 weeks at start of Program ACLS/PALS/ATLS certification Shadow shifts with APP and physicians' EPIC and documentation training Month 2: 1 month of ED clinical shifts with supervised by APP in low acuity zones Months 3-8: 6 months of ED clinical shifts with a mix of supervision by APP and Physicians in high and low acuity zones External shadow shifts with specialists including ortho, cardiology, neurology, neurosurgery, hospitalists, anesthesia Month 9: 1 month of ED clinical shifts with supervised APP in low acuity zones Option to internally moonlight in months 8 and 9 with approval Continuing Medical Education Required 150+ CME hours (provided and paid for by Program) Original EM Boot Camp on-line course, to be completed before start of program EMRAP subscription for duration of program UpToDate subscription ATLS, PALS Faculty Advisor & Mentor will be assigned to each post graduate candidate Regularly scheduled monthly meetings with Faculty Advisor Advisor to monitor progress and identify strengths/areas of improvement Advisor with candidate will develop individualized plan to ensure continued growth and development One (1) class per year Winter - Starting in December - 2 candidates Training Locations All sites are part of MultiCare Health Systems Located in the beautiful Inland Northwest in Spokane, WA: MultiCare Deaconess Hospital (Level 3 Trauma, primary cardiac & stroke), Valley hospital and North Deaconess Off Campus Emergency Department Admission requirements Must have graduated from an accredited PA/NP school Must be certified/licensed in Washington State after 4 weeks of starting program Must be able to evaluate and treat both pediatric and adult patients Must be willing to relocate to the Spokane for duration of program. Must be ACLS and PALS certified for duration of program Must be hard working and self-motivated Compensation & Benefits Compensation: hourly rate of $29.50 Reimbursement for licensing, certification, credentialing fees Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with no cost options Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance PTO Eligible for retirement benefits if permanently hired after completion of program How to Apply Submit you most current Curriculum Vitae. Please ensure that your employment history is listed in mm/yyyy format. Submit personal statement explaining why you are applying to the program along with your long-term professional goals. Submit three (3) letters of recommendation. At least one letter must be from school director or faculty. Submit your PA/NP school transcripts.
    $29.5 hourly 60d+ ago
  • BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST (ENVIRONMENTAL)

    Department of The Air Force

    Research fellow job in Fairchild Air Force Base, WA

    Force Renewal Programs are designed to attract students & recent graduates with management/leadership potential to careers as Federal employees with the Air Force Civilian Service. This is accomplished by recruiting & selecting high-caliber candidates & training them to become competent, effective, & productive employees in a variety of career fields; providing training & developmental opportunities, & preparing them to successfully complete required training & developmental assignments. Summary Force Renewal Programs are designed to attract students & recent graduates with management/leadership potential to careers as Federal employees with the Air Force Civilian Service. This is accomplished by recruiting & selecting high-caliber candidates & training them to become competent, effective, & productive employees in a variety of career fields; providing training & developmental opportunities, & preparing them to successfully complete required training & developmental assignments. Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 09/29/2025 to 09/28/2026 Salary $49,960 to - $99,314 per year Pay scale & grade GS 7 - 9 Locations FEW vacancies in the following locations: Clear AFB, AK Eielson AFB, AK Elmendorf AFB, AK Little Rock AFB, AR Show morefewer locations (54) Davis Monthan AFB, AZ Luke AFB, AZ Beale AFB, CA Edwards AFB, CA Los Angeles, CA March AFB, CA Travis AFB, CA Vandenberg AFB, CA Buckley AFB, CO Colorado Springs, CO Peterson AFB, CO Dover AFB, DE Eglin AFB, FL Hurlburt Field, FL MacDill AFB, FL Patrick AFB, FL Robins AFB, GA Pearl Harbor, HI Mountain Home AFB, ID Scott AFB, IL Barksdale AFB, LA Hanscom AFB, MA Andrews AFB, MD Whiteman AFB, MO Columbus AFB, MS Keesler AFB, MS Malmstrom AFB, MT Grand Forks AFB, ND Minot AFB, ND Offutt AFB, NE McGuire AFB, NJ Cannon AFB, NM Holloman AFB, NM Kirtland AFB, NM Rome, NY Heath, OH Wright-Patterson AFB, OH Altus AFB, OK Tinker AFB, OK Vance AFB, OK Charleston AFB, SC Ellsworth AFB, SD Arnold AFB, TN Dyess AFB, TX Goodfellow AFB, TX Laughlin AFB, TX San Antonio, TX Hill AFB, UT Dahlgren, VA Langley AFB, VA Pentagon, Arlington, VA Fairchild AFB, WA McChord AFB, WA Warren AFB, WY Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Internships Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 12 Job family (Series) * 0401 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences Supervisory status No Security clearance Top Secret Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk Trust determination process * Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number K-26-DHA-12807107-MDL Control number 846774300 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Students Current students enrolled in an accredited high school, college or graduate institution. Recent graduates Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans. Clarification from the agency This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Duties Help * This is a formal AF intern position in the Recent Palace Acquire Program (PAQ) and, as such, it is centrally funded by HQ AFPC/DPZS. GS-07 * Uses prescribed methods to perform specific, and limited work assignments that are normally minor phases of a broader assignment of a higher-grade professional. * Assists in coordinating projects with engineers, biological scientists, physical scientists, and community planners. * Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment. GS-09 * Participates in providing environmental biological science support in assigned environmental projects through application of professional knowledge and skill in the biological sciences with emphasis on environmental practices, processes, and techniques. * Responsible for executing assigned routine projects, in-house and by contract, to comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local environmental laws and policies. * Assists in the development of curricula and training for assigned program areas. * Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work that enhances the safety of the work environment. Requirements Help Conditions of employment * This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection * Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration * U.S. Citizenship is required * Males must be registered for Selective Service, see *********** * Total salary varies depending on location of position * PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations * Recruitment incentives may be authorized * This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program * Some position may be subject to drug testing * Employee must maintain current certifications * Disclosure of Political Appointments * You will be required to serve a one year probationary period * Some position under this announcement may require either a secret, top secret, or special sensitive clearance Qualifications * The CSA PAQ program requires a degree with overall GPA standing of 2.95 /3.0 or higher. All qualifications must be met prior to August 2026. This must be from an accredited college or university: BASIC REQUIREMENTS for GS-7 and GS-9: Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. You may qualify if you meet one of the following: 1. GS-7: You must have completed or will complete a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's from an accredited institution AND must have documented Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the undergraduate level in the following: a) Grade Point Average 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; OR 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum. 2. GS-9: You must have completed 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree: a) Grade Point Average - 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; OR 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum. If more than 10 percent of total undergraduate credit hours are non-graded, i.e. pass/fail, CLEP, CCAF, DANTES, military credit, etc. you cannot qualify based on GPA. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Professional knowledge of the biological sciences (environmental) concepts and principles and standard practices, methods, and techniques to perform, following specific instructions, routine projects or minor phases of a larger and more complex project. 2. Knowledge to study environmental problems requiring investigation of unsanitary or questionable conditions in assigned projects (See Environmental Program Checklist). 3. Basic knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and other guidance to make recommendations concerning assigned restoration, compliance, conservation, pollution prevention, and/or integration principles and practices. 4. Ability to search technical reports, manufacturers' catalogs, and other guidelines to obtain information. 5. Ability to work cooperatively as a team member in the design of environmental systems. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education This position has an education requirement. You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. ************************************************** Please submit copies of all Transcripts to include Transferred hours - Official copies are not required at time of application. If selected, you will be required to provide official copies of all Transcripts. *NOTE*Degree Audits are not accepted. If you qualify based on undergraduate education and you have not graduated prior to applying to this position. You may be offered a position contingent upon your final grade point average or class ranking. IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional information For DHA Positions: These positions are being filled under Direct-Hire Authority for the Department of Defense for Post-Secondary Students and Recent Graduates. The Secretary of the Air Force has delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense to directly appoint qualified post-secondary students and recent graduates directly into competitive service positions; these positions may be professional or administrative occupations and are located Air Force-Wide. Positions may be filled as permanent or term with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location. * The term "Current post-secondary student" means a person who is currently enrolled in, and in good academic standing at a full-time program at an institution of higher education; and is making satisfactory progress toward receipt of a baccalaureate or graduate degree; and has completed at least one year of the program. * The term "recent graduate" means a person who was awarded a degree by an institution of higher education not more than two years before the date of the appointment of such person, except in the case of a person who has completed a period of obligated service in a uniform service of more than four years. Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information. 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Pay will vary by geographic location. * The term "Current post-secondary student" means a person who is currently enrolled and in good academic standing at a full-time program at an institution of higher education; and is progressing toward a baccalaureate or graduate degree; and has completed at least 1 year of the program. * The term "recent graduate" means a person awarded a degree by an institution of higher education not more than 2 years before the date of the appointment of such person, except in the case of a person who has completed a period of obligated service in a uniform service of more than 4 years. Your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications. Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required documents Required Documents Help The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this Public Notice. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming. * Online Application - Questionnaire * Resume - Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "
    $50k-99.3k yearly 4d ago
  • Research Associate

    Stop Obesity Alliance

    Research fellow job in Washington

    The laboratory of Dr. David Watkins is looking for a talented Research Associate who is interested in working in the development and efficacy testing of vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutic drugs against virus and other diseases including cancers. The Watkins' lab has been focused on understanding the immune response to viruses and regularly works with BSL2 pathogens such as HIV / SIV , Dengue, Zika, and Yellow Fever. We also perform work under BSL3 conditions to handle pathogens like Coronaviruses, and influenza among others. This research support position independently carries out research/development activities by designing and conducting experiments in a controlled laboratory setting, under general guidance from the Principal Investigator or his designee. Using a certain degree of creativity and latitude, the core responsibilities of this position include making data collection and administration of experimental procedures, making detailed observations, analyzing data, and interpreting results. This role compiles results, prepares technical reports and documentation of outcomes, and assists with the preparation of results for publication. This role has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. The position will perform diverse experiments including cell culture maintenance, cell preparation from animal tissues, bacterial cloning and plasmid prep, PCR , protein purification, and flow cytometry analysis. Responsibilities include: - Performs mammalian cell culture and bacterial DNA preps. - Processes animal blood into different components and use in immunological techniques. - Works independently and researches topics on their own, prior to review of senior scientists - Plans and schedules experiments consistent with the timeline and objectives of ongoing research projects. - Aids research scientists within the laboratory with their day to day experiments. - Assists in the preparation of manuscripts and grants. Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. Minimum Qualifications Qualified candidates will hold a master's degree and 1 year of experience in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Preferred Qualifications · Skills in immunology-based techniques like flow cytometry, ELISA , and bacterial cloning. · Experience in microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, virology. Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
    $43k-66k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Postdoctoral Research Associate

    Washington State University 4.3company rating

    Research fellow job in Spokane, WA

    Required Qualifications Ph.D. in a related field of biology (e.g. genetics, neuroscience, molecular biology, immunology). Ability to generate transgenic animals from design to cloning to microinjection to integration. Previous experience with molecular biology techniques ( DNA , RNA , protein). Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to lead a research project from design stages to data analysis, figure preparation and manuscript writing. Highly motivated and a passion for scientific research. Strong organization and time management skills. Meticulous attention to detail. Eligible to work/train in the United States. Preferred Qualifications Extensive experience working with C. elegans Experience with Crispr-Cas9 genome editing techniques
    $46k-57k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Satisfaction Research Associate - Idaho English + Spanish Speaking

    Activated Insights

    Research fellow job in Rexburg, ID

    Job Details Entry Activated Insights - Idaho Office - Rexburg, ID Part TimeDescription Activated Insights (formerly HCP) is a B2B software-as-a-service company serving North America's fastest-growing labor market, in-home senior care. As the market leader in North America, our technology, survey, and training solutions are used by everyone from mom-and-pop small businesses to billion-dollar care organizations. Ultimately, our services impact the lives of hundreds of thousands of seniors every year. Are you ready to work at Activated Insights? Build an exciting career in the SaaS, healthcare technology, and home care industry with an award-winning, fast-growing company. Experience a startup/agency culture but with the stability of a company that has been in business for 15+ years Work with some of the largest agencies, technology vendors, and healthcare tech on the planet! Be a part of a company that has been recognized multiple times as the best place to work. What will you'll be doing Our Satisfaction Research Associate perform surveys over the phone with home care recipients, their families, and caregivers across the country. Accurately type their responses that are then passed on to their home care provider, who use it to improve the care of the individuals and the jobs of their employees. What we offer Flexible schedule that you create (no late nights or weekends) 25+ hours per week start at $11 + bonuses 16-24 hours per week start at $10 + bonuses Raise upon graduating 1st Month Training Program Part time 16-40 hours 3 days of paid training Monthly Bonuses & Incentives Work from home options Raises every 4 months Paid time off We also offer bilingual Russian and Spanish speaking positions! If you want a purposeful job with co-workers, supervisors, and managers who believe in what they do and want to see you grow, we'd love to visit with you Qualifications High attention to detail Basic computer literacy required Typing speed of at least 40 words per minute Commitment to efficiency and accuracy Previous surveying experience a plus Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
    $45k-66k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Hydrologist Research Associate

    Boise State University

    Research fellow job in Boise, ID

    Job Summary/Basic Function: Boise State University seeks to hire a Research Associate to work at the Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) in Boise, Idaho to provide long-term support related to a variety of water projects, programs, and initiatives including the Statewide Water Level Monitoring Program and Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer (ESPA) monitoring efforts. This position requires a combination of office and field time. This position will be working at the Idaho Department of Water Resources State office located in Boise, Idaho. Level Scope: Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with general supervision. Exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. May provide guidance, assistance, and training to entry-level professionals, support employees, and students Essential Functions: The Research Associate will assist with various tasks related to the operations and analysis of the IDWR Statewide Water Level Monitoring Program including, but not limited to: * Field work may involve multiple days at a time away from Boise and the ability to lift and/or otherwise carry 40 pounds of equipment. * Conducting groundwater level and stream flow measurements in IDWR networks; * Installing data loggers to record continuous groundwater levels in selected wells, and downloading electronic data from data loggers as necessary; * Collecting water quality samples from wells; * Processing, entering, and analyzing monitoring data utilizing IDWR applications and databases; * Performing data QA/QC checks, and helping to maintain data standards and database design; * Coordinating with local water users to access sites and to understand regional water issues; * Drilling oversight for the construction of new monitoring wells; * Collect geological samples, and GPS coordinates of sampling and measuring locations; * Analyzing data sets to determine various metrics and trends, and to address questions and concerns regarding local and regional water resources; * Responding to inquiries for data and information from a broad spectrum of individuals and entities; and, * Developing hydrologic reports and presenting findings to local stakeholder groups. * Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: * Working knowledge of scientific principles, research design, and research protocols, including analysis and collection of data. * Ability to work as part of a team or independently, both in the field and in the office, as applicable to the position. * Ability to develop working relationships with partners and vendors. * Experience conducting outreach. * Education or demonstrated experience in collection of hydrogeologic data. * Education or experience with computerized data management and analysis systems, such as GIS software (ArcPro), spreadsheet software (Excel), and database software. * Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. * Demonstrated time management and organizational skills. Minimum Qualifications: B.S degree in hydrology, geology, water resources or related field of study, plus at least 2 years of post-Bachelor's work experience in a role that is similar to that of a Research Assistant. A valid, current Drivers License is required. Preferred Qualifications: * M.S. in hydrology, geology, water resources or related field of study. * Experience with water level monitoring, water quality sampling, and data analysis. * Experience with installation of dataloggers and use of high accuracy GPS. * Knowledge of database design and maintenance best practices. * Experience with GIS applications (ESRI ArcGIS Online, ArcPro, etc.). * Proficient with programming languages to assist with analyses (Python, R, Matlab, etc.). Salary and Benefits: Salary range is $57,000 to $60,000 annually and is commensurate with experience. Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to): * 12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days) * Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service * 10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees) * 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees) * Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages * Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents * See our full benefits page for more information! Required Application Materials: Resume and Cover Letter. About Us: Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We're a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond. Boise State is proud to be recognized by Forbes as the only Idaho employer listed in the top 100 of all national midsize and large employers. We're building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed. Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho's Treasure Valley at ********************************* Advertised: December 12, 2025 Mountain Standard Time Applications close: January 5, 2026 11:55 PM Mountain Standard Time
    $57k-60k yearly 1d ago
  • Research Chemist

    Tidal Vision

    Research fellow job in Bellingham, WA

    Job DescriptionSalary: JOB TITLE: Research Chemist REPORTS TO: Senior Chemist STATUS: Full-time, exempt SALARY RANGE: $85,000-$95,000/year based on experience and qualifications BENEFITS: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, optional FSA/HSA, 401k with 6% employer match, life and AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance Program, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 21.67 days of paid time off + 10 holidays About Tidal Vision: We believe that sustainability should not require customers to compromise on price, convenience, or performance. Our mission is to create positive and systemic environmental impact by making our biopolymer solutions cost competitive, more convenient, and better performing than the synthetic chemicals we displace. We value innovation and take pride in challenging the status-quo; we choose to view obstacles as opportunities. We value new ideas and encourage the team to apply creativity and invent new solutions to meet challenging demands. We foster open, direct communication, and a collaborative working environment through our unique approach to work culture. We value our employees and demonstrate that through our compensation and benefits programs and opportunities for growth and development. About Tidal Visions Unique Work Culture: Tidal Vision strives to build and invest in the highest performing and most innovative team. We put our people and customers above process, avoid company-wide rules as much as possible, and have the courage to take unusual approaches to advance our mission. With this approach, we believe we can create a more flexible, fun, stimulating, creative, collaborative, and innovative organization. Our commitment to developing, practicing and promoting direct and open communication, responsibility and freedom, and leading with and seeking context is a responsibility for every role at Tidal Vision. JOB SUMMARY: The Research Chemist will directly assist a Senior Chemist with research projects, focusing on chitin and chitosan biopolymer chemistry, and including polymer synthesis and modification. The Research Chemist will be responsible for preparing experimental recipes and following experimental strategies as directed by the Senior Chemist, as well as performing chemical analysis. The position will also participate in experimental strategy sessions, project reviews, and directed and self-directed literature reviews. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Prepare experimental recipes as directed by the Senior Chemist Follow experimental strategies and designs as directed by the Senior Chemist Perform chemical analysis at the direction of the Senior Chemist or the analytical chemistry team Participate in experimental strategy sessions and project reviews Conduct directed and self-directed literature reviews focusing on topics of industrial interest Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper functioning Maintain accurate records of experimental procedures and results Collaborate with other members of the research team to achieve research goals Communicate research findings to the Senior Chemist and other members of the research team Prioritize laboratory safety, green chemistry, and sustainable industrial practices Provide vocal feedback throughout the research process BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field and/or 2+ years demonstrable experience in chemical synthesis/functionalization projects Laboratory experience involving biochemistry and/or biopolymers Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication skills specific to a laboratory setting Positive attitude towards sustainable and green practices Ability to work independently and creatively in a scientific environment Licensing & Special Requirements Incumbent is subject to a criminal background check WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Most of the work is performed in a laboratory environment. Sitting or standing for long periods may be required. The ability to hear, smell, and move freely is critical to the safety for this role. Proper PPE is required. Tidal Vision provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
    $85k-95k yearly 3d ago
  • Associate Scientist, R&D

    Mesa Labs, Inc. 4.2company rating

    Research fellow job in Bozeman, MT

    Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? At Mesa Labs we're passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs, ensuring product integrity, increasing patient and worker safety, and improving quality of life around the world. At Mesa Labs we offer competitive wages, including bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package. Base Compensation Range: $27.04/ hour - $33.77/ hour This position is eligible for an annual 10% bonus opportunity in addition to the base salary Outstanding Benefits and Perks: We are proud to offer a variety of benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees: * Eligible for benefits the first day of the month after you start * Tiered Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options * Health savings (HSA), healthcare & dependent care flexible spending (FSA) accounts * Company paid short term and long-term disability (unless covered by a state disability plan) * Company paid life insurance and AD&D * 3 weeks of accrued vacation time; accruals begin on Day 1 * Paid sick leave of 48 hours per calendar year * Eligible employees may receive four (4) weeks paid Care Giver leave after 1 year of service or in accordance with state leave laws * 401(k) plan that provides a 4% Safe Harbor company match on a 4% employee contribution that begins on Day 1 * Employee Wellness and Financial Assistance Resources through Cigna and NY Life * Nine (9) paid company holidays per year * Overtime opportunities This position supports Mesa's SDC business. Our Sterilization and Disinfection Control division manufactures and sells biological and chemical indicators that assess the effectiveness of sterilization and disinfection processes for pharmaceutical, healthcare, and dental industries. Job Summary The Associate Scientist in R&D will contribute to the design, execution, and analysis of science based projects aimed at advancing product development initiatives. This role requires a strong foundation in scientific principles, hands-on laboratory experience, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Duties/Responsibilities Experimental Design and Execution: * Develop and execute experiments to support product development and improvement. * Design protocols and methodologies to test hypotheses and analyze results. Data Collection and Analysis: * Collect, record, and analyze experimental data using appropriate statistical methods. * Interpret results and prepare reports summarizing findings and recommendations. Documentation and Compliance: * Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebooks in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). * Ensure all research activities adhere to relevant safety and regulatory guidelines. Collaboration and Communication: * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs. * Present research findings in team meetings and contribute to project planning discussions. Literature Review and Research: * Conduct literature reviews to stay informed about current trends and advancements in relevant scientific fields. * Propose new research ideas and approaches based on findings from literature and experimental results. Project Management: * Assist in managing timelines and project deliverables to ensure research objectives are met. * Contribute to project documentation, including protocols, reports, and presentations. Equipment Maintenance: * Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring proper calibration and functionality. * Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to experimental procedures. Training and Mentorship: * Support the training of interns, junior scientists, and lab personnel on laboratory techniques and safety protocols. * Foster a collaborative and supportive laboratory environment. Experience/Education * Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field * 0 - 1 year of professional experience. Knowledge & Skillsets Required * Familiarity with laboratory techniques such as PCR, chromatography, cell culture, and analytical assays. * Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., Excel, GraphPad, statistical software). * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Mesa Labs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Mesa Labs prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. Please note that Mesa Labs conducts criminal background checks upon offer acceptance.
    $27-33.8 hourly 8d ago
  • AI Speech Research Intern

    Centific

    Research fellow job in Redmond, WA

    PhD Research Intern - Speech AI Centific AI Research Fulltime - 40 hours per week Centific AI Research seeks a PhD Research Intern to design and evaluate speech‑first models, with a focus on Spoken Language Models (SLMs) that reason over audio and interact conversationally. You'll move ideas from prototype to practical demos, working with scientists and engineers to deliver measurable impact. Scope of Work End‑to‑end speech dialogue systems (speech‑in/speech‑out) and speech‑aware LLMs. Alignment between speech encoders and text backbones via lightweight adapters. Efficient speech tokenization and temporal compression suitable for long‑form audio. Reliable evaluation across recognition, understanding, and generation tasks-including robustness and safety. Latency‑aware inference for streaming and real‑time user experiences. Example Projects Prototype a conversational SLM using an SSL speech encoder and a compact adapter on an existing LLM; compare against strong baselines. Create a data recipe that blends conversational speech with instruction‑following corpora; run targeted ablations and report findings. Build an evaluation harness that covers ASR/ST/SLU and speech QA, including streaming metrics (latency, stability, endpointing). Ship a minimal demo with streaming inference and logging; document setup, metrics, and reliability checks. Author a crisp internal write‑up: goals, design choices, results, and next steps for productionization. Minimum Qualifications PhD candidate in CS/EE (or related) with research in speech, audio ML, or multimodal LMs. Fluency in Python and PyTorch, with hands‑on GPU training; familiarity with torchaudio or librosa. Working knowledge of modern sequence models (Transformers or SSMs) and training best practices. Depth in at least one area: (a) discrete speech tokens/temporal compression, (b) modality alignment to LLMs via adapters, or (c) post‑training/instruction tuning for speech tasks. Strong experimentation habits: clean code, ablations, reproducibility, and clear reporting. Preferred Qualifications Experience with speech generation (neural codecs/vocoders) or hybrid text+speech decoding. Background in multilingual or code‑switching speech and domain adaptation. Hands‑on work evaluating safety, bias, hallucination, or spoofing risks in speech systems. Distributed training/serving (FSDP/DeepSpeed), and experience with ESPnet, SpeechBrain, or NVIDIA NeMo. Tech Stack PyTorch, CUDA, torchaudio/librosa; experiment tracking (e.g., Weights & Biases). LLM backbones with lightweight adapters; neural audio codecs and vocoders as needed. FastAPI/gRPC for services; ONNX/TensorRT and quantization for efficient inference. What We Offer Competitive stipend and hands-on projects with measurable real-world impact. Mentorship from applied scientists and engineers; opportunities to publish and present. Access to modern GPU infrastructure and a supportive environment for fast, responsible experimentation. Flexible location and schedule options, subject to team needs. Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage 401k plan Paid time off (PTO) And more! Learn more about us at centific.com. Centific is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
    $44k-70k yearly est. 15h ago
  • EM Post Graduate Program for APPs - Tacoma

    Washington Emergency Care Physicians 4.4company rating

    Research fellow job in Tacoma, WA

    Program Description In October 2021, Washington Emergency Care Physicians (WECP) proudly opened the first Pacific Northwest-based emergency medicine post graduate program for advance practice providers (APPs). The Program is specifically designed for physician assistants and nurse practitioners who are interested in a life-long career in emergency medicine with training sites in the Puget Sound through Tacoma Emergency Care Physicians (TECP), a subsidiary of WECP. Program Objectives To provide exceptional training and experience for APP professionals to have a successful career in any emergency department setting. To prepare candidates well for recognized emergency medicine APP examinations (NCCPA-CAQ for physician assistants, AANPCB Boards for nurse practitioners) Curriculum Fifteen (15) months program duration with over 3000 hours of post graduate training Close to 2400 hours of clinical training Over 300 hours of didactics to include over an introductory bootcamp followed my weekly activities that include conferences, meetings, case presentations, ultrasound training, procedure lab or simulation. Over 400 hours of independent study to include case review & presentation preparation, assigned CME and readings, and scholarly research project. Expected commitment of 50 hours per week of the above activities Phased Training with increasing levels of expected competency and confidence. Post Graduate APP 0: Pre-Boot Camp: 37 hours of on-line Emergency Medicine CME months before start of Program Boot Camp: First 2 weeks at start of Program Post Graduate APP 1: Six (6) months of ED clinical shifts in low acuity zones Post Graduate APP 2: Two and half (2.5) months of external rotations - Trauma (4 wks), Peds UCC & ED(4 wks), Ophthalmology/Critical Care/Interventional Rad(1.5 wks), Vacation(1wk) Post Graduate APP 2: Six (6) months of ED clinical shifts in high acuity zones Continuing Medical Education Required 150+ CME hours (provided and paid for by Program) Original EM Boot Camp on-line course, to be completed before start of program EMRAP subscription for duration of program DynaMed subscription ATLS, PALS Faculty Advisor & Mentor will be assigned to each post graduate candidate Regularly scheduled monthly meetings with Faculty Advisor Advisor to monitor progress and identify strengths/areas of improvement Advisor with candidate will develop individualized plan to ensure continued growth and development Senior Post Grad APPs are expected to mentor Junior Postgrads. Two (2) classes per year Fall - October 1st with 2 candidates Spring - April 1st with 2 candidates Training Locations All sites are part of MultiCare Health Systems Puget Sound: MultiCare Tacoma General (Level 2 Trauma, primary cardiac & stroke), Allenmore (Level 4 Trauma), and Covington Hospitals Admission requirements Must have graduated from an accredited PA/NP school Must be certified/licensed in Washington State after 4 weeks of starting program Must be able to evaluate and treat both pediatric and adult patients Must be willing to relocate to the Puget Sound for duration of program. Must be ACLS and PALS certified for duration of program Compensation & Benefits Salary: $65,780 per year ($82,150 for the 15-month Term) Reimbursement for licensing, certification, credentialing fees Benefits: medical and dental insurance, short-term disability insurance, 80 hours of PTO Eligible for retirement benefits if permanently hired after completion of program How to Apply Submit you most current Curriculum Vitae on ******************************************** Submit personal statement explaining why you are applying to the program along with your long-term professional goals Send three (3) letters of recommendation to the Program Director - to be sent directly from the authors of the letters. At least one letter must be from school director or faculty. Send your PA/NP school transcripts to the Program Director. Selected applicants will be asked to participate in an initial interview using a virtual video conference format. From those, applicants will be further selected to advance to a secondary in-person interview in Tacoma, WA Application Timeline Preliminary interviews will be scheduled once submitted application is completed (which include Letters of Recommendation) Spring class: please submit application with LORs by December 1st Fall class: please submit application with LORs by June 1st. Frequently Asked Questions Weblink Contact Information Jaime Delcampo, MD, FACEP Program Director ***************************** ************** Cody Balogh, PA-C Assistant Program Director ************************** Joe Montgomery, PA-C Core Faculty/ Advisor ******************************** Amanda Stalder, PA-C Core Faculty/ Advisor *****************************
    $65.8k yearly Easy Apply 60d+ ago
  • Research Associate

    Stop Obesity Alliance

    Research fellow job in Washington

    The Laboratory of Dr. Hui Lu in the Department of Pharmacology/Physiology at George Washington University is currently seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Research Associate. We are specifically interested in candidates with a strong background and keen interest in the field of computational neuroscience, particularly those who are enthusiastic about delving into the intricate world of brain circuits and information coding. This position's primary responsibility will involve large-scale data processing and analysis, employing cutting-edge machine-learning approaches to unravel the mysteries of neural information processing. This position independently carries out research/development activities by designing and conducting experiments in a controlled laboratory setting, under general guidance from the Principal Investigator. Using a certain degree of creativity and latitude, the core responsibilities of this position include making detailed observations, analyzing data, and interpreting results. This position compiles results and prepares technical reports and documentation of outcomes. This role is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Working under general supervision, this position typically reports to a Principal Investigator. Duties includes: -Preparing technical reports and documenting outcomes -Participating in academic events such as lab meetings, journal clubs, seminars and conferences. Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. Minimum Qualifications Qualified candidates will hold a master's degree and 1 year of experience in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Preferred Qualifications - Backgrounds and interests in using imaging and computational neuroscience. Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    $43k-66k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Postdoctoral Research Associate

    Washington State University 4.3company rating

    Research fellow job in Spokane, WA

    Required Qualifications -An earned terminal degree in an appropriate field and relevant experience. -Experience authoring professional presentations or peer reviewed publications. -Experience preparing technical reports and manuscripts. -Proactive problem solving skills, ability to work independently, and ability to take appropriate autonomous initiative to carry out study related functions. -Outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. -Outstanding ethics and confidentiality in dealing with scientific data and results. -Aptitude for academic rigor, quantitative method, and scientific writing. -Demonstrated experience keeping research notes, documenting findings, and filing records. -Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products. -Demonstrable experience developing, managing, or maintaining research databases using Access. -Experience using Microsoft SharePoint for collaboration. -Must be willing to work evenings and weekends on occasion to meet the needs of the project, including scheduling participant visits and contacts, as well as meeting project deadlines. Preferred Qualifications -A doctoral degree in psychology, medicine, public health or a related field. -Experience working with American Indian and/or Alaska Native Communities. -Experience conducting substance abuse research. -Excellent scientific writing and oral expression skills. -Experience analyzing scientific data using Stata, R or SPSS . -Experience managing staff at field research offices. -Experience managing research studies. -Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office and experience with SharePoint. -Experience with online surveys or databases. -Experience preparing reports to National Institutes of Health ( NIH ) and Institutional Review Boards (IRBs).
    $46k-57k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Research Associate

    Stop Obesity Alliance

    Research fellow job in Washington

    Founded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences ( SMHS ) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation's capital. Since its establishment, the school has been at the forefront of medical education, and has grown to include highly-ranked programs in the health and biomedical sciences. With dozens of top-tier residency programs, SMHS is a competitive and esteemed destination for medical school graduates across the country. Find out more here: ********************* The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine ( BMM ) of the George Washington University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences ( SMHS ), strives to deliver the highest quality of professional education and training, and conduct cutting-edge research in the areas of biochemistry, molecular genetics, and genomics with a goal to better understand human disease. Additionally, the Department continues to have a long and successful record in training Undergraduate, Master, and Graduate students at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. There is an immediate opening for a Research Associate position in the laboratory of Dr. Ed Seto, to study histone deacetylase, an enzyme that epigenetically regulates how certain genes turn on or off. The position independently carries out research/development activities by designing and conducting experiments in a controlled laboratory setting, under general guidance from the Principal Investigator. Using a certain degree of creativity and latitude, the core responsibilities of this position include making detailed observations, analyzing data, and interpreting results. This position compiles results and prepares technical reports and documentation of outcomes. This role is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Working under general supervision, this position typically reports to a Principal Investigator. Specific responsibilities include: · Conduct scientific investigations and experiments. · Record, analyze, and interpret data. · Collect, prepare, and/or testing samples. · Care of laboratory animals. · Provide technical support for other lab members. Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. Minimum Qualifications Qualified candidates will hold a master's degree and 1 year of experience in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with histone deacetylase. Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
    $43k-66k yearly est. 60d+ ago

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How much does a research fellow earn in Spokane, WA?

The average research fellow in Spokane, WA earns between $37,000 and $69,000 annually. This compares to the national average research fellow range of $39,000 to $72,000.

Average research fellow salary in Spokane, WA

$51,000
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