Research Scientist - Electromagnetics and Plasma
Research scientist job in Ann Arbor, MI
KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world's leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow's electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Company Overview
Calling the adventurers ready to join a company that's pushing the limits of nanotechnology to keep the digital revolution rolling. At KLA, we're making technology advancements that are bigger-and tinier-than the world has ever seen.
Who are we? We research, develop, and manufacture the world's most advanced inspection and measurement equipment for the semiconductor and nanoelectronics industries. We enable the digital age by pushing the boundaries of technology, creating tools capable of finding defects smaller than a wavelength of visible light. We create smarter processes so that technology leaders can manufacture high-performance chips-the kind in that phone in your pocket, the tablet on your desk and nearly every electronic device you own-faster and better. We're passionate about creating solutions that drive progress and help people do what wouldn't be possible without us. The future is calling. Will you answer?
Group/Division
KLA has always had a close relationship with physics and data. Our optical and electron beam inspection and measurement tools use cutting edge physics models, both for hardware design and as part of their algorithms. AI, including several traditional machine learning techniques and deep learning are routinely used to process this data to meet application requirements.
The AI & Modeling Center of Excellence, centered in KLA's R&D facility in Ann Arbor, MI, was setup with the mission of advancing KLA's traditional strengths in physics and data and providing implementation solutions for multiple KLA Inspection and Metrology products targeted at the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
As a part of this group, you will be part of a world class team of physicists, HPC system designers, machine learning and application engineers who build cutting edge solutions for modeling complex imaging techniques and semiconductor processes. You will also work with a data scientists and AI infrastructure engineers whose mission is to build and scale machine learning based solutions for our semiconductor customers.
We are looking for engineers in a few different fields. If you are passionate about Physics Modeling, High Performance Computing - HPC (including GPU) - this is the place for you!
Responsibilities
Research and innovate next-generation electromagnetic solvers and algorithms for semiconductor device
Develop numerical models and algorithms for computational electromagnetics and plasma physics
Understand when the models and algorithms break down and develop testing procedures to validate assumptions in the models
Work with Advanced Development and Applications teams to confirm the feasibility of the new algorithms
Document the theory and implementation of the new algorithms, and give presentations both internally and externally regarding the work
Provide technical support during alpha and beta testing
Maintain new and existing algorithms and software solutions
Qualifications
Doctorate (Academic) in the physical sciences or engineering.
Strong background in numerical simulations in computational electromagnetics, plasma physics, or relevant fields.
Strong background in applied mathematics, optimization algorithms, computational geometry, linear algebra, partial differential equations, and statistics
Strong background in computer programming, especially in performance profiling, memory optimization, and parallel computing
Writing production-quality, object-oriented code
Experience in GPU/CUDA is a plus
Experience in semiconductors (electrical properties, manufacturing, and metrology) is a plus
Ability and willingness to travel worldwide to support projects at customer sites is a plus
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate (Academic)
Base Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $170,000.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLAKLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.
Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at ************************** or at *************** to request accommodation.
Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched KLA's Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to ************************** to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.
Auto-ApplyResearch Scientist - CTRL Labs
Research scientist job in Lansing, MI
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:**
$213,000/year to $251,000/year + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
Research Scientist
Research scientist job in Flint, MI
Title: Research Scientist Schedule: minimum 20 hours/week, Mon-Fri A research scientist with expertise in immunohistochemistry assists in a series of studies testing potential treatments in models of Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease and stroke.
The research scientist will help in the design of the projects, collecting and processing of brain
samples, microscopic analyses of the tissue, statistical analyses of the experimental results, and
manuscript preparation. In addition, the research scientist will assist in ordering necessary supplies and equipment, preparation of grant applications, and training students and research fellows on immunohistochemical techniques.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
The research scientist will work on a collaborative projects between CMU and Insight Research and will report to Drs. Abeer Gharaibeh and Gary L. Dunbar, co-
investigator of the projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Ph.D. in neuroscience or equivalent field.
* Extensive experience with translational research, including behavioral testing
* Extensive experience with immunohistochemical techniques
* Ability to work both independently and with others on the research team
* Good communication and writing skills
* Good statistical and computer skills
Associate Research Scientist - Demography of Aging, Disability and Care
Research scientist job in Ann Arbor, MI
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Research Associate-Fixed Term
Research scientist job in East Lansing, MI
The candidate is expected to 1) design and perform experiments using appropriate advanced biomedical research techniques; 2) Analyze and interpret research data, write research papers, and present research results at meetings; 3) Assist the principal investigator and receive professional training in proposal writing and laboratory management.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate
Minimum Requirements
Ph.D. in animal breeding and genetics, bioinformatics, quantitative genetics, molecular biology or related areas.
Desired Qualifications
Past experience in analyzing large-scale DNA sequence datasets and phenotype-genotype assocation datasets. Proficient in at least one programming language. Past experience and familiarity with high throughput computing cluster environments. Ability to work independently but also in a team. Strong scientific communication skills.
Required Application Materials
Cover letter explaining your background, experience, and motivation. CV
Special Instructions
Questions can be directed to Wen Huang (huangw53@msu.edu)
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
Senior Applied Scientist (Pricing)
Research scientist job in Lansing, MI
Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you're capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It's a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform - and with it, the future global financial system.
To achieve our mission, we're seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company's hardest problems.
Our ******************************** is intense and isn't for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there's no better place to be.
While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.
Data Science is an integral component of Coinbase's product and decision making process: we work in partnership with Product, Engineering and Design to influence the roadmap and better understand our users. With a deep expertise in experimentation, analytics and advanced modeling, we produce insights which directly move the company's bottom line.
Specifically, we're looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our Retail Trading Team. In this role, you'll take charge of pricing experimentation and play a pivotal role in determining our pricing strategy: you'll spearhead testing design and analysis, find opportunities to improve engagement and our bottom line, and communicate your ideas to execs and leaders across the company.
*What you'll be doing (ie. job duties):***
* Act as a strategic partner and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop pricing vision, roadmap and priorities
* Design and develop pricing models and their evaluation framework to determine optimal pricing strategy
* Develop causal models to help isolate the impact of fee changes using experiments and observational data
* Initiate, develop, and maintain data pipelines and data models with outstanding craftsmanship
* Synthesize findings, and recommendations in a clear and concise manner and communicate to senior leadership
*What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):*
* Demonstration of our core cultural values: clear communication, positive energy, continuous learning, and efficient execution.
* PhD preferred, or a Master's degree in a field such as Economics or Statistics with 5+ years of relevant experience.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in pricing experimentation, data analysis and statistical modeling
* Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or other programming languages used for data analysis and statistical modeling
* Ability to independently create plans for analytics projects and a track record of overseeing large / complex analytical projects spanning multiple teams
* Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex data and analysis to non-technical stakeholders.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines
*Nice to haves:*
* Experience applying causal inference techniques outside of controlled experiments
* Experience working at or on a Crypto-focused company or at a crypto exchange
Disclaimer: Applying for a specific role does not guarantee consideration for that exact position. Leveling and team matching are assessed throughout the interview process.
ID: G2462
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*Pay Transparency Notice:* Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include bonus eligibility + equity eligibility**+ benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).
Pay Range:
$180,370-$212,200 USD
Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the *********************************************** in certain locations, as required by law.
Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at accommodations***********************************
*Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants*
Depending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may regulate the way we manage the data of job applicants. Our full notice outlining how data will be processed as part of the application procedure for applicable locations is available ********************************************************** By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data as required.
*AI Disclosure*
For select roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided in the form of a voice recording and/or transcript, to assess them against the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the job description.
For select roles, Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate.
*The above pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment*. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact accommodations[at]coinbase.com
Quantum Photonics Scientist - R&D
Research scientist job in Ann Arbor, MI
Who we are Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world's most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We're looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
Who we're looking for
Toyota's Electrical Research Department (ERD) is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Quantum Photonics Senior Scientist.
The primary responsibility of this role is to research quantum photonics phenomena and their application to integrated photonics.
The person in this role will report to the Senior Engineering Manager of ERD and have a passion for approaching new problems with novel solutions in quantum integrated photonics for sensing (such as magnetometry, temperature field, or device prognostics), communications (such as entangled pair generation, single photon emission, or squeezed light analysis), and consideration of integration of non-linear effects or active devices.
What you'll be doing
* Research quantum photonic concepts in scientific literature, down-select best approaches to apply to outstanding applications and suggest novel extensions or brand-new methodologies.
* Apply integrated photonic methods and techniques to exploit quantum phenomena in chip-scale packages to target mobility applications.
* Create simulation, validation, and packaging plans to meet research-level timelines targeting state-of-the-art performance parameters.
* Collaborate with foundry vendors to understand technology stack potential, meet design submission timelines and coordinate design rule checks.
* Coordinate with other group members and vendors to ensure successful co-integration of electronic control of photonic circuits, including high speed signals and chip to chip packaging.
* Plan, build, and manage photonic and/or quantum measurement and validation test benches in our lab.
* Publish your results in competitive scientific journals and conferences.
* Stay abreast of the most recent advancements in scientific literature related to quantum integrated photonics and its applications.
* Communicate research results, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and through visualizations.
* Project Management: Plan, execute, and monitor project timelines toward goal achievement. Provide status and engage regularly with stakeholders, including reports to Japanese counterparts up to the executive level.
* Facilitate communication with university research partners to obtain status updates and help guide project progress towards phase goals.
* Mentor junior-level members in best research practices.
What you bring
* Doctoral degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or equivalent.
* Expertise in simulation of integrated photonic components using commercially available FDTD solvers (ex. Lumerical, tidy3d, etc.).
* Ability to leverage electronic design automation (EDA) to execute performance analysis on photonic integrated circuits and transfer design to artwork appropriate for design submission.
* Strong understanding of quantum theory and quantum effects and their control/generation through nonlinear or active photonics.
* Understanding of subsystem integration (e.g. Tx, Rx, Processor, Memory) into quantum photonic systems and system analysis.
* Ability to accurately judge efficacy of quantum approaches to various mobility applications.
* Wide experience in design and setup of photonic lab benches and experimental automation to ensure measurement repeatability and minimize measurement time.
* Experience with rapid problem investigation, root-cause investigation, and negotiations with stakeholders
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
* Professional experience making clear and concise presentations, both written and oral, with consideration to international audiences.
* Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, able to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Added bonus if you have
* Experience with utilizing process design kits (PDKs) to accelerate integrated photonic chip layout and design.
* Understanding of optically detected magnetic resonance measurement method and its various control codes.
* Understanding of squeezed light generation and analysis, especially in unitary form.
* Understanding of entangled pair generation and non-ideal effects on coherence time.
* Experience with bench-top confocal scanning microscopy and single-shot imaging microscopy of fluorescence from quantum phenomena.
What we'll bring
During your interview process, our team will provide you with all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
* A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
* Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
* Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
* Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
* Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
* Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
* Paid holidays and paid time off
* Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
* Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
* Relocation (if applicable)
Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members' efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.
Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to *****************************.
Auto-ApplyStaff Scientist, Bioinformatics
Research scientist job in Ann Arbor, MI
Do you have a passion for innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries? With over $1 billion invested annually in R&D, at Thermo Fisher Scientific you'll help solve some of the world's toughest challenges, from giving cancer patients hope, ensuring safe drinking water and helping law enforcement tackle cases through forensics. We empower our teams to put science into meaningful action and give our R&D colleagues the autonomy, resources and tools they need to take science a step beyond.
Location/Division Specific Information
The position is based in Ann Arbor, MI and is part of the extended Bioinformatics team within the Clinical Next-Generation Sequencing Division. The mission of this business unit is to develop NGS-based solutions to support applications in oncology and other medical fields.
Discover Impactful Work:
Join a team of hard-working engineers and scientists, passionate about bringing actionable insights to precision oncology. The successful candidate will work collaboratively in a matrix environment to develop data analysis strategies to address key questions about cancer for our internal and external customers. Applications include diagnostics, target and biomarker discovery, indication selection, and clinical development strategies.
A day in the Life:
Lead or support development of new sequencing products, designing experiments and interpreting results to ensure performance meets customer requirements.
Develop new algorithms and bioinformatics workflows, translating product requirements into code, testing performance, implementing improvements, and integrating into production. software.
Understand and follow product development process guidelines around design, development, and testing.
Provide support for on-market products by troubleshooting customer issues and implementing and testing workflow improvements.
Work cross-functionally with molecular biology scientists, software engineers, quality, regulatory, and product management.
Keys to Success:
Education
PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, statistics, computer science, or biological sciences, with 2+ years of experience (or MS with 5+ years).
Experience
Experience analyzing oncology data is a plus.
Proven knowledge of next-generation sequencing analysis, with a good understanding of software engineering and data analysis principles.
Proficiency in Python and a statistical package (e.g., R), and shell-scripting are required. Experience with bioinformatics tools (e.g., samtools, picard, GATK) is a plus. Familiarity with public genomic databases (COSMIC, ClinVar, cBioPortal, etc.) is required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Strong drive for problem-solving and continuous improvement, with the perseverance to work through obstacles.
Effective communication and documentation skills, including presenting scientific results to a multi-disciplinary and geographically distributed team.
Ideal candidates will demonstrate a record of research productivity through scientific publications, conference presentations, or patents, and have experience with product development.
Ability to work across different cross-functional teams.
Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
Auto-ApplyScientist I-Bioassay
Research scientist job in Ann Arbor, MI
Avomeen, proud to be part of Element, is seeking an Scientist I-Bioassay to join our growing team in Ann Arbor MI. The Scientist I develops and conducts basic and applied research projects and complex programs with a higher level of complexity and breadth than Scientist I. Provides scientific/technical guidance to other scientists/analysts as subject matter expertise in a particular field. Works independently and has occasional interaction with customers.
Responsibilities
Develops and conducts moderately complex and applied research projects
Utilizes established technologies to study biological, molecular and chemical processes.
Develops and writes technical reports of testing results
Generates client reports and supporting laboratory documentation in compliance with company SOPs
Handles moderately complex matters and problems, escalates complicated issues to others
Strong focus on single processes or multiple tasks that are closely related to a single process
Erroneous decisions may impact customer delivery and monthly business results
Ability to develop new solutions, techniques, and methods to solve for specific, complex needs
Communicates effectively with clients and colleagues through written and oral presentation
Is able to develop test methods and technical test protocols
Capable of working independently on a daily basis
Is client focused as demonstrated by delivering projects in a timely manner with minimal errors
Able to draw and defend conclusions based upon analytical data
Demonstrates problem-solving abilities and an attitude of learning
Is able to perform Peer Review of the work of others
Performs other related duties as assigned
Skills / Qualifications
BS (5-8 years' experience), MS (3-6 years' experience) or Ph.D. (2-4 years' experience)
Experience with mammalian cell culture
Experience with advanced instrumentation such as LC-MS, GC, and HPLC
Experience with method development and characterization
Experience with method validation and cGMP compliance
Effective scientific writer (experience with report writing)
Effective oral presenter (experience with scientific presentations)
Effective time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Must be a flexible, adaptable, self-driven team player with a positive attitude
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Ability to work in a team environment
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Company Overview
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today'.
When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
Diversity Statement
At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world's most trusted testing partner”.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Auto-ApplySenior Applied AI Scientist
Research scientist job in Ann Arbor, MI
**Meet the Team** Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer, more resilient digital world with an end‑to‑end, full‑stack platform designed for hybrid, multi‑cloud environments. Join the Foundational Modeling team at Splunk, where we advance the state of AI for high‑volume, real‑time, multi‑modal machine‑generated data - including logs, time series, traces, and events. We combine deep AI research expertise with the scale and operational excellence of Splunk and Cisco's global engineering capabilities. Our work spans networking, security, observability, and customer experience - designing and deploying foundation models that enhance reliability, strengthen security, prevent downtime, and deliver predictive insights across Splunk Observability, Security, and Platform at enterprise scale. You'll be part of a culture that values technical excellence, impact‑driven innovation, and cross‑functional collaboration - all within a flexible, growth‑oriented environment.
**Your Impact**
+ Lead the research, design, and deployment of large‑scale foundation models for machine‑generated data - primarily time series, augmented with logs traces, and events.
+ Optimize distributed training and inference pipelines to maximize accuracy, performance, and efficiency at scale.
+ Work closely with engineering, product, and data science to ensure solutions meet defined technical requirements and deliver tangible business impact.
+ Mentor team members and contribute directly to model architecture reviews, experimental design, and production rollout processes.
+ Stay current with AI/ML developments and integrate relevant advancements into ongoing projects and technical plans.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ PhD in Computer Science, or related quantitative field, plus 1+ years of industry research experience.
+ Proven track record in at least one of the following areas: large language modeling for both structure and unstructured data, deep learning‑based time series modeling, advanced anomaly detection, and multi-modality modeling.
+ Solid proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
+ Experience translating research ideas into production systems.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Deep Learning for Time Series & Forecasting - Proven expertise designing and deploying architectures such as temporal transformers, temporal convolutional networks, and spatial‑temporal models.
+ Advanced Anomaly Detection - Experience creating robust, scalable approaches (statistical, deep learning, or hybrid) for high‑volume, real‑time time series data.
+ Multi‑Modal AI Modeling - Strong track record fusing logs, time series, traces, tabular data, and graphs for foundation models tackling complex operational insights.
+ Probabilistic Forecasting & Uncertainty Quantification - Skills in Bayesian deep learning and probabilistic models to capture and communicate predictive uncertainty.
+ Large‑Scale Training & Optimization - Experience optimizing model architectures, distributed training pipelines, and inference efficiency to minimize cost and latency while preserving accuracy.
+ MLOps & Continuous Learning - Fluency in automated retraining, drift detection, incremental updates, and production monitoring of ML models.
+ Strong Research Track Record - Publications in top AI/ML conferences or journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ACL, KDD) demonstrating contributions to state‑of‑the‑art methods and real‑world applications.
**Why Cisco?**
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
**Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:**
The starting salary range posted for this position is $174,500.00 to $226,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
+ 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
+ 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
+ Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
+ Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
+ 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
+ Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
+ Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
+ .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
+ 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
+ 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
+ Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$199,700.00 - $292,800.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$174,500.00 - $260,500.00
* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Scientist III - (HPLC) Chromatography - Separations & Molecular Biology - Immunoassay Experience - FSP
Research scientist job in Lansing, MI
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!**
\#LI-DK1
EEO Disclaimer
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.
PRODiG+ Postdoctoral Fellow (Postdoctoral Associate), Applied Behavior Analysis
Research scientist job in Lansing, MI
Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.
Bargaining Unit:
UUP
Job Summary:
The Department of Applied Behavior Analysis in the School of Health Professions at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full time PRODiG+ Postdoctoral Fellow (Postdoctoral Associate).
The Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, lnclusion, and Growth Plus (PRODiG+) Postdoctoral Fellow in Applied Behavior Analysis, School of Health Professions (SOHP) Fellowship Program aims to increase the number and share of excellent, diverse faculty committed to advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and (2) strengthen the pipeline for retention and support of those faculty.
The SOHP is home to a new and growing Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program recognized as Tier 2a by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). The program prepares students for professional practice as behavior analysts through rigorous academic training, research mentorship, and supervised clinical experiences. The program emphasizes the scientist-practitioner model and the application of principles of behavior to address socially significant behaviors across diverse populations and settings.
The PRODiG+ Fellow will contribute to advancing the institution's diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives and will be mentored by a faculty with a proven track record of supporting the career growth of early-stage faculty. The PRODiG+ Fellow hired for this position will engage in a 2-year Fellowship, with a highly competitive salary and with start-up funding to support professional development.
The PRODiG+ Fellowship is open to all prospective candidates, regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current federal and state nondiscrimination laws. All application submissions will be assessed and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria.
The PRODiG+ Fellow will engage in advanced training, structured mentorship, and the development of professional skills that prepare the Fellow for an academic position in behavior analysis and related fields of study. This full-time position will be supported by a faculty mentor with a strong history of successful mentorship and scholarly activity and will be guided by a co-developed Individual Development Plan (IDP). The primary mentor will provide direct supervision and ongoing support to enhance the Fellow's skills in teaching, mentorship, manuscript preparation, research dissemination, and professional development. The Fellow will also have opportunities to collaborate on initiatives that advance the School of Health Professions' mission.
* (Please visit: ********************************* for additional information on the program.)
Required Qualifications:
* Be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.
* Have a PhD or relevant terminal degree from an accredited institution completed prior to start date.
* Demonstrate personal, academic, and/or work experience engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or a commitment to facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Such experience may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/ unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.
* Have training and research experience in behavioral sciences, social sciences, epidemiology, public health, or a related field.
* Demonstrate a strong commitment to developing an independent research career in a defined public health area.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following documents:
* Cover letter. Describe training, research experience, and career goals.
* Resume. Ensure preferred contact information is included, along with contact information for a minimum of 3 professional references.
* Essay. Include a separate essay of 750 words or less, that responds to the following prompt:
"Please describe how you've engaged, facilitated, and/or enhanced diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Examples could include personal, academic, and/or work experience and may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/ community service; or related experience/ expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations."
Preferred Qualifications:
* Current SUNY students, alumni, and/or Fellows.
* From a low-income background (e.g., Pell-eligible as undergraduates), were first- generation college students (students whose parents have not earned a bachelor's degree), have overcome adversity, are AmeriCorps alumni, or are veterans.
* Trained in advanced quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods research methodologies.
Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday; 9:00am to 5:00pm (Full-Time)
Salary Grade/Rank:
SL-1
Salary Range:
* $80,000 Base Salary plus $4,000 Location Pay
Executive Order:
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at ************** or via email at ****************.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at *****************
Consultant, Life Sciences Consulting
Research scientist job in Lansing, MI
**About The Dedham Group:** We set out to develop a health care innovation organization that could separate the background "noise" from what warrants investment in our highly complex, rapidly evolving marketplace lacking transparency to enable our pharmaceutical and biotech clients to make better decisions and flourish.
Today, ten years later, we are the preeminent U.S. market access oncology and specialty strategy partner, grounded in the structure and logic of the strategy consulting discipline, bolstered by our robust data set continuously enriched via our unequaled specialty access panel of the most highly influential access and value influencers in the U.S.
With a unique staffing model of highly structured and collaborative creative thinkers akin to an oncology and specialty think tank, we have increasingly come to be viewed as an influencer in our industry. At the interface of clinical, economic, and operational evolving needs, the Dedham Group has become the go-to resource for addressing the challenges faced by the world's leading life sciences organizations.
Now, The Dedham Group is proud to be a part of Norstella (*************************** . Norstella is a premier and critical global life sciences data and AI solutions provider dedicated to improving patient access to life-saving therapies. Norstella supports pharmaceutical and biotech companies across the full drug development lifecycle - from pipeline to patient. Our mission is simple: to help our clients bring therapies to market faster and more efficiently, ultimately impacting patient lives.
Norstella unites market-leading brands - Citeline, Evaluate, MMIT, Panalgo, Skipta and The Dedham Group and delivers must-have answers and insights, leveraging AI, for critical strategic, clinical, and commercial decision-making. We help our clients:
- Accelerate the drug development cycle
- Assess competition and bring the right drugs to market
- Make data driven commercial and financial decisions
- Match and recruit patients for clinical trials
- Identify and address barriers to therapies
Norstella serves most pharmaceutical and biotech companies around the world, along with regulators like the FDA, and payers. By providing critical proprietary data supporting AI-driven workflows, Norstella helps clients make decisions faster and with greater confidence. Norstella's investments in AI are transforming how data is consumed and decisions are made, disrupting inefficient legacy workflows and helping the industry become more efficient, innovative, and responsive to patient needs.
**About the Consultant role:**
As a Consultant, you will works closely within teams and clients to lead primary and secondary research, develop logical and insightful qualitative and quantitative analyses, and create innovative and effective recommendations.
**To succeed in this role, you will:**
+ Contribute to day-to-day management of 3+ projects, guide overall strategic direction and delegation of tasks to team members, parachute where needed across workstreams to streamline execution
+ Be responsible for timely and successful project execution
+ Provide direct feedback to junior staff to support career development goals
+ Support client relationships, fulfill client requests and begin to forecast future project needs
+ Aid in developing project proposals and capabilities decks to support overall firm development
+ Communicate clearly with senior project managers on project responsibilities, progress, alignment to timeline, and bandwidth of teams
+ Other duties as assigned
**Requirements**
+ Bachelor's or advanced degree with a life science focus
+ 4+ years life sciences Market Access consulting
+ Superior skills in using MS Office (particularly PowerPoint and Excel)
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills
+ Strong collaboration skills; must be a team player
+ Strong attention to detail
+ Expert knowledge of provider and payer dynamics within healthcare, specifically within oncology, cellular therapy / CAR-T, immunology, neurology / CNS, and/or other rare diseases / specialty therapeutics
**The Guiding Principles For Success At Norstella**
**01: Bold, Passionate, Mission-First**
We have a lofty mission to Smooth Access to Life Saving Therapies and we will get there by being bold and passionate about the mission and our clients. Our clients and the mission in what we are trying to accomplish must be in the forefront of our minds in everything we do.
**02: Integrity, Truth, Reality**
We make promises that we can keep, and goals that push us to new heights. Our integrity offers us the opportunity to learn and improve by being honest about what works and what doesn't. By being true to the data and producing realistic metrics, we are able to create plans and resources to achieve our goals.
**03: Kindness, Empathy, Grace**
We will empathize with everyone's situation, provide positive and constructive feedback with kindness, and accept opportunities for improvement with grace and gratitude. We use this principle across the organization to collaborate and build lines of open communication.
**04: Resilience, Mettle, Perseverance**
We will persevere - even in difficult and challenging situations. Our ability to recover from missteps and failures in a positive way will help us to be successful in our mission.
**05: Humility, Gratitude, Learning**
We will be true learners by showing humility and gratitude in our work. We recognize that the smartest person in the room is the one who is always listening, learning, and willing to shift their thinking.
**Benefits**
+ Medical and prescription drug benefits
+ Health savings accounts or flexible spending accounts
+ Dental plans and vision benefits
+ Basic life and AD&D Benefits
+ 401k retirement plan
+ Short- and Long-Term Disability
+ Paid parental leave
+ Paid time off
**_Please note- all candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship or transfers. We are not currently accepting candidates who are on an OPT visa._**
_The expected base salary for this position ranges from $150,000 to $175,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus._
_All legitimate roles with Norstella will be posted on Norstella's job board which is located at norstella.com/careers. If a role is not posted on this job board, a candidate should assume the role is not a legitimate role with Norstella. Norstella is not responsible for an application that may be submitted by or through a third-party and candidates should proceed with extreme caution if a third-party approaches them about an open role with Norstella. Norstella will never ask for anything of value or any type of payment during or as part of any recruitment, interview, or pre-hire onboarding process. If you are aware of or have reason to believe a job posting purportedly for a role with Norstella is fraudulent or otherwise not authorized by Norstella, please contact the Company using the following email address:_ _[email protected]_ _._
_The Dedham Group is an equal opportunity employer. All Job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), marital or domestic partner status, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law._
_Sometimes the best opportunities are hidden by self-doubt. We disqualify ourselves before we have the opportunity to be considered. Regardless of where you came from, how you identify, or the path that led you here- you are welcome. If you read this job description and feel passion and excitement, we're just as excited about you._
Norstella is an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), marital or domestic partner status, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.
Analytical Scientist
Research scientist job in Ann Arbor, MI
Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data Analytical Scientist . What You Will Do: Our Client's Motor North America's Materials Research Department is looking for an Analytical Scientist.
The primary responsibility of this role is to support in-house analytical projects in the field of materials R&D. The position requires staying abreast of analytical techniques relevant to all fields of battery, catalyst, fuel cell, thermal and functional materials. The candidate must be able to work efficiently within a diverse group of scientists and engineers in a collaborative research environment, while performing analytical support functions geared towards the generation of new intellectual property and academic publications.
What you will be doing:
* Provide analytical support to in-house teams utilizing instruments such as XRD, XPS, SEM, TGA/DSC, and various other spectroscopic techniques commonly utilized in R&D laboratories.
* Utilize information shared by our teams on their materials and identify optimum analytical pathways.
* Develop workflows to efficiently curate analytical data for the materials you are tasked.
* Timely reports and presentations to respective research teams, analytical leads and management.
* Help draft invention disclosures for patent application, publish original research articles and attend conferences to communicate with external research communities.
* Manage the equipment, servicing, lab spaces and safety aspects for your analytical tools.
* Provide support in general department administrative tasks related to analytical equipment and spaces.
Basics:
* B.Sc. degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related Analytical fields.
* Experience in scientific research processes, laboratories, simple data management and organization.
* Experience with fundamental analytical techniques (ideal but not critical), such as XRD, XPS, SEM, etc.
* Self-motivated individual with initiative and drive for overcoming technical challenges.
* An understanding in scientific writing needs and/or presenting in scientific settings (like conferences).
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 (Word, Power Point and Excel minimum) for reporting purposes.
Preferred:
* Knowledge in the fields of batteries, catalysis, fuel cells, thermal or functional materials.
How You Will Be Successful:
* Envision the Future
* Communicate Honestly and Broadly
* Seek Technology and Business "First"
* Embrace Diversity and Take Risks
What We Offer:
* Competitive Salary
* Comprehensive Benefit Package
* 401(k) with matching contributions
* Paid Time Off
* Employee Discounts
* Free training on all Altair products
Why Work with Us:
Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer's toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today's problems into tomorrow's opportunities.
Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.
For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com
Ready to go? #ONLYFORWARD
At our core we are explorers; adventures; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world's most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and unchartered waters, we dive headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer's toughest challenges.
Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair's history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.
Research Scientist (E)
Research scientist job in Ann Arbor, MI
KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world's leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow's electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Research Scientist's are core to KLA's technology, while we do not currently have an opening, we are always building our Research Scientists talent community, we are interested in learning about your background.
Apply to this posting for Future Opportunities with KLA.
Research and test new optical technologies for wafer inspection implementations.
Conceive new concepts based on solid physics understanding of light and material interaction and imaging theory.
Validate concepts through modeling, simulations and experiments.
Design and build optical imaging test benches for technology feasibility study.
Design and conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, draw clear conclusions from multivariable data sets.
Work with engineering team to implement new technologies
Qualifications:
We seek candidates with a PhD in Physics, Material Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields.
Candidates must have experimental hands-on skills in lasers, optics design, solid state physics, electron optics or related fields, and must demonstrate exceptional skills in data analysis and communication.
Experienced user of Matlab, familiar with Zemax.
Selected candidates will work on cutting edge technology development for future KLA tools.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years.
PhD in Physics, Material Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields.
Base Pay Range: $91,200.00 - $155,000.00Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLAKLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.
Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at ************************** or at *************** to request accommodation.
Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched KLA's Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to ************************** to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.
Auto-ApplyResearch Associate-Fixed Term
Research scientist job in East Lansing, MI
Working/Functional Title
in Packaging
Dr. Qiang Yang in the School of Packaging at Michigan State University seeks a research associate to work on lignocellulose fractionation.
The primary responsibility of the research associate is to design, develop, and perform experiments and disseminate research results through publications and conferences.
In addition, the research associate will be expected to assist in writing research proposals and mentoring one graduate student and contribute to laboratory maintenance.
The research associate will develop innovative energy-efficient and atmospheric-pressure lignocellulose fractionation platforms that stabilize and functionalize carbohydrates and lignin.
The position is initially for one year and is potentially renewable up to three years, depending upon satisfactory performance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Pulping, Polymer Chemistry, Material Science Engineering, or related fields.
Minimum Requirements
Experience in the process design and optimization of lignocellulose fractionation and the products (cellulose, hemicellulose, sugars and their derivatives, lignin) separation (e.g., HPLC, TLC) and characterization (e.g., 2D-HSQC NMR, GPC, XRD, SEM, Raman, FTIR) techniques.
Desired Qualifications
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Required Application Materials
This position is available immediately.
Please submit the following application materials online at careers.msu.edu
a cover letter,
a full resume/CV with a detailed publication list
names and contact information for three references
Special Instructions
For more information, please contact Dr. Qiang Yang (yangqi22@msu.edu).
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
A background check is required for employment.
Review of Applications Begins On
10/11/2024
Website
www.packaging.msu.edu
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
Senior Applied AI Scientist
Research scientist job in Ann Arbor, MI
Meet the Team Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer, more resilient digital world with an end‑to‑end, full‑stack platform designed for hybrid, multi‑cloud environments. Join the Foundational Modeling team at Splunk, where we advance the state of AI for high‑volume, real‑time, multi‑modal machine‑generated data - including logs, time series, traces, and events. We combine deep AI research expertise with the scale and operational excellence of Splunk and Cisco's global engineering capabilities. Our work spans networking, security, observability, and customer experience - designing and deploying foundation models that enhance reliability, strengthen security, prevent downtime, and deliver predictive insights across Splunk Observability, Security, and Platform at enterprise scale. You'll be part of a culture that values technical excellence, impact‑driven innovation, and cross‑functional collaboration - all within a flexible, growth‑oriented environment.
Your Impact
* Lead the research, design, and deployment of large‑scale foundation models for machine‑generated data - primarily time series, augmented with logs traces, and events.
* Optimize distributed training and inference pipelines to maximize accuracy, performance, and efficiency at scale.
* Work closely with engineering, product, and data science to ensure solutions meet defined technical requirements and deliver tangible business impact.
* Mentor team members and contribute directly to model architecture reviews, experimental design, and production rollout processes.
* Stay current with AI/ML developments and integrate relevant advancements into ongoing projects and technical plans.
Minimum Qualifications:
* PhD in Computer Science, or related quantitative field, plus 1+ years of industry research experience.
* Proven track record in at least one of the following areas: large language modeling for both structure and unstructured data, deep learning‑based time series modeling, advanced anomaly detection, and multi-modality modeling.
* Solid proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
* Experience translating research ideas into production systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Deep Learning for Time Series & Forecasting - Proven expertise designing and deploying architectures such as temporal transformers, temporal convolutional networks, and spatial‑temporal models.
* Advanced Anomaly Detection - Experience creating robust, scalable approaches (statistical, deep learning, or hybrid) for high‑volume, real‑time time series data.
* Multi‑Modal AI Modeling - Strong track record fusing logs, time series, traces, tabular data, and graphs for foundation models tackling complex operational insights.
* Probabilistic Forecasting & Uncertainty Quantification - Skills in Bayesian deep learning and probabilistic models to capture and communicate predictive uncertainty.
* Large‑Scale Training & Optimization - Experience optimizing model architectures, distributed training pipelines, and inference efficiency to minimize cost and latency while preserving accuracy.
* MLOps & Continuous Learning - Fluency in automated retraining, drift detection, incremental updates, and production monitoring of ML models.
* Strong Research Track Record - Publications in top AI/ML conferences or journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ACL, KDD) demonstrating contributions to state‑of‑the‑art methods and real‑world applications.
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
The starting salary range posted for this position is $174,500.00 to $226,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
* 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
* 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
* Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
* Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
* 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
* Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
* Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
* .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
* 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
* 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
* Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$199,700.00 - $292,800.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$174,500.00 - $260,500.00
* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Social Environment and Health
Research scientist job in Ann Arbor, MI
Background Information
The Social Environment and Health Program (SEH) (********************** in the Survey Research Center (SRC) at the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research (ISR) is a pioneer and leader in forging linkages across disciplinary perspectives. In addition to the program's current efforts to understand the intersections between social and environmental context and their impacts on population health, we continue to expand our portfolio and involve new research scholars in other health- and development-related topics including infectious disease, cognitive aging, and immune health across the life course, providing opportunities for synergy and integration of new ideas in the relevant fields.
The Institute for Social Research is the largest academic social science research institution in the world. This interdisciplinary community includes researchers from sociology, anthropology, economics, psychology, information and computer science, statistics, geography, public policy, public health, and medicine, among others. SRC is a unique, world-renowned social science research center that conducts investigator-initiated, survey-based research on theoretical and applied problems of both social and scientific importance (see *********************** Scholars have exceptional resources to facilitate research including access to administrative, research, and computer support staff.
Job Summary
The SEH Program is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to join Drs. Grace Noppert and Kate Duchowny in the Biosocial Research Collaborative. The fellow will contribute to several projects investigating how the social environment shapes biological processes of aging.
One primary focus will be on an NIH-funded R01 (AG075719, MPIs: Noppert and Aiello) aimed at understanding the role of the immune system in the etiology of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias (ADRD), with particular emphasis on social inequalities. This work leverages innovative immune aging data collected through the Health and Retirement Study (HRS), linked with measures of cognitive decline and ADRD. For more information on this project, please see: ***********************
Additional projects include the use of the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) to examine how features of the social and neighborhood environment influence physical function in older adults. The fellow will also have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research focused on identifying and interrogating novel cellular and subcellular markers of biological aging.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to carry out analyses of social, immune, physical function, and cognitive measures; develop new study questions to address; assist with manuscript and grant writing; develop a K award, educate collaborators and lab members on methods used in analyses; supervise students rotating through the lab; stay abreast of new analytic techniques; and present research activities within the group and at scientific meetings. Support for preparing applications for external funding would be provided.
Salary range is $70,000 - $80,000/year plus benefits and grant related travel funds. The appointment will be for one year, with a potential for annual renewal for up to 3 years total, start date as soon as possible, but no later than September 2025.
PhD degree or equivalent in epidemiology, gerontology, sociology, or other relevant fields
Experience with analysis of large health science databases or studies
Analysis experience in R, SAS, STATA or a similar statistical programming language
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and oral and written communication
Ability to work independently or collaboratively and to show initiative within a strong team dynamic
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
Desired
Experience with code sharing and collaborative development tools (i.e. GitHub)
Growth mindset mentality with an open-science philosophy
Senior Scientist - Advanced Power Electronics
Research scientist job in Ann Arbor, MI
Who we are Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world's most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We're looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.
Who we're looking for
Toyota is looking for a Senior Scientist position in the Electronics Research Department focused on developing novel and highly effective future power conversion solutions, particularly those utilizing Wide Bandgap (WBG and/UWBG) semiconductors, for a broad range of applications and power levels.
Representative applications range from high power/voltage electric vehicle systems down to lower power highly sensitive (e.g., quantum) sensor systems. Key aspects of this research will involve the cross-disciplinary exploration of opto-electronics, electromagnetic interference (EMI), and state-of-the art packaging leveraging expertise in future semiconductor technology.
What you'll be doing
* Lead and conduct research on novel power conversion solutions for a range of applications including high power/voltage systems to low power/voltage sensors.
* Investigate and propose new opto-electronic power packaging solutions possibly involving both electrical integrated circuit (EIC) and photonic integrated circuit (PIC) technology.
* Develop advanced EMI mitigation techniques for high-speed power electronic converters, with a focus on WBG/UWBG semiconductor devices.
* Explore the use of optically triggered semiconductor devices, leveraging expertise in semiconductor physics to optimize their performance for reduced EMI.
* Conduct multiphysics (e.g., electrical, optical, thermal, mechanical) simulation and modeling of power electronics systems and packages to predict performance.
* Develop and build bench-level experimental setups in-house to test and validate power conversion and/or sensor concepts.
* Analyze, document, and present research findings to internal and external stakeholders.
* Mentor and guide junior researchers or technical staff.
* Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at conferences.
* Drive innovation by generating novel ideas and proposing new research projects.
* Willingness to learn and engage in new research areas (e.g., quantum science, photonics) and apply skills to new fields is a must.
What you bring
* Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related multi-disciplinary engineering field.
* Experience with circuit design, simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, Simulink, MATLAB), circuit layout, and PCB fabrication.
* Hands-on research, development, measurement of electronic packages with optical function integration (e.g., high speed, RF design, EMI, or analog circuit).
* Exposure to semiconductor device characteristics either through practice or coursework.
* Demonstrated ability to lead research projects and mentor team/lab members.
* Experience in designing, building, and operating experimental setups for high-speed electronics.
* Sophisticated scientific writing and history of technical presentations in conferences.
Added bonus if you have
* Understanding of quantum mechanics and principles.
* Experience with WBG/UWBG semiconductor devices (e.g., SiC, GaN) and modeling tools.
* Basic knowledge of optically triggered devices.
* Experience with multiphysics and EMI simulation tools (e.g., COMSOL, ANSYS, EMA3D, etc.).
* Knowledge of CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks or similar).
* Exposure to PIC research and development (e.g., simulation, device layout, tape out, fab, test).
What we'll bring
During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
* A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
* Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
* Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
* Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
* Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
* Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
* Paid holidays and paid time off
* Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
* Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
* Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members' efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.
Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to *****************************.
Auto-ApplyToken & Governance Research Specialist
Research scientist job in Lansing, MI
***************** is planning to bring a million developers and a billion users onchain. We need your help to make that happen. We believe that the onchain platform should be open source, free to use, and globally available. And we believe that in order to make it really work, we need all hands on deck, working together to scale in a secure, decentralized manner.
At Base, we live by our https://x.com/jessepollak/status/***********32673997, where our team rises to the challenge, embraces hard weeks, and makes small to significant personal tradeoffs when necessary to drive impact and innovation.
We are looking for a* Token & Governance Research Specialist* to join the Base Business Operations & Strategy team. In this role, you'll shape the long-term token and governance strategy for Base, ensuring it evolves as a credibly neutral, decentralized public good while maintaining its mission of building a global onchain economy. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to shape the future of Base and onchain protocols. You'll collaborate with technical, community, legal, product, and consumer-focused stakeholders to design governance systems that balance decentralization with growth.
*What you'll be doing (ie. job duties):*
* *Explore the future token and governance design on Base *- Define potential token goals and develop a phased roadmap for decentralized governance across the Base chain and ecosystem prioritizing long term growth and effectiveness.
* *Research and analyze token designs *- Explore learnings from past token efforts, analyze token economics, understand tradeoffs, create scenario analysis.
* *Create the technology to govern for billions *- Create the Base constitution and legislative processes that empower aligned contributors (Coinbase, developers, and communities) to make transparent decisions.
* *Operationalize governance systems *- Define tools, workflows, and norms for onchain governance (e.g., legislation process, onchain voting) and offchain consensus-building (e.g., expert communities, governance forums, working groups).
* *Enable and educate the community *- Create systems, documentation, and engagement channels (e.g., in-app governance portals, tutorials, or community forums) to help contributors and app users understand and participate in Base governance.
* *Collaborate with Legal + Risk Teams* - Work with internal experts to navigate regulatory and compliance considerations, ensuring decentralization evolves responsibly.
*What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):*
* *Token and governance design* - You are passionate about token economics and governance design and are willing to bring new ideas that shape designs for the unique goals of Base.
* *Project management *- Strong project management skills with experience working across stakeholders, influencing without authority, and managing complex workstreams.
* *Strategic alignment* - You're skilled at building structure from ambiguity and driving alignment across diverse stakeholders, including technical teams, external contributors, and consumer communities.
*Nice to haves:*
* *Community Engagement Experience* - Background in community management or user education in onchain contexts, especially for non-technical audiences.
* *Governance experience* - You've designed or implemented governance systems for DAOs, protocols, or public goods, with experience in strategic design and operational execution.
Position ID:P73466
*Pay Transparency Notice:* Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include bonus eligibility + equity eligibility**+ benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).
Pay Range:
$176,035-$207,100 USD
Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the *********************************************** in certain locations, as required by law.
Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at accommodations***********************************
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AI Disclosure
For select roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided in the form of a voice recording and/or transcript, to assess them against the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the job description.
For select roles, Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate.
*The above pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment*. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact accommodations[at]coinbase.com.