Senior scientist jobs in Decatur, IL

At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus. The Energy and Environment Directorate (EED) delivers science and technology solutions for the nation's biggest energy and environmental challenges. Our more than 1,700 staff support the Department of Energy (DOE), delivering on key DOE mission areas including: modernizing our nation's power grid to maintain a reliable, affordable, secure, and resilient electricity delivery infrastructure; research, development, validation, and effective utilization of renewable energy and efficiency technologies that improve the affordability, reliability, resiliency, and security of the American energy system; and resolving complex issues in nuclear science, energy, and environmental management. The Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division, part of EED, is accelerating the transition to an efficient, resilient, and secure energy system through basic and applied research. We leverage a strong technical foundation in power and energy systems and advanced data analytics to drive innovation, transform markets, and shape energy policy. **Responsibilities** We are seeking a forward-thinking Senior Research Scientist with experience applying Artificial Intelligence (AI), including Large Language Models (LLMs) and agentic programming and integration, to challenges in grid operations, planning, and resilience. In this position, you will engage with cutting-edge research initiatives, help shape programmatic efforts, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to leverage advanced AI and machine learning (ML) approaches for the electricity sector. Key Responsibilities: + Deliver pioneering research efforts to apply AI, including generative AI and agent-based approaches, to improve the operation, automation, resilience, and security of the electrical grid. + Develop and drive innovative concepts for real-world applications of ML in areas such as energy forecasting, grid disturbance detection, anomaly detection, and human-in-the-loop decision-making for grid operators. + Serve as the principal investigator (PI) on multi-disciplinary research projects funded by DOE, ARPA-E, utilities, and other stakeholders. Define project vision, build teams, and oversee successful execution. + Collaborate across different components of the organization supplying domain expertise to AI/ML experts in other areas. + Mentor and coach other scientists in the AI and grid research space, fostering a culture of innovation, growth, and excellence within the team. + Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including universities, grid operators, ISO/RTOs, national labs, and solution providers, to identify emerging needs and develop solutions that scale to the real world. + Help lead PNNL's research agenda on AI for the grid by contributing to strategic planning and securing funding opportunities. + Publish peer-reviewed papers, present research findings at conferences, and represent PNNL in the AI-for-energy community. **Qualifications** Minimum Qualifications: + BS/BA and 7+ years of relevant work experience -OR- + MS/MA and 5+ years of relevant work experience -OR- + PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications: + Solid understanding and experience applying ML and agentic approaches to the grid domain. + Expertise in energy systems, power systems, or grid operations, with a strong understanding of the technical and operational challenges facing modern and future grids. + Knowledge of U.S. energy infrastructure, regulatory landscape, and the role of AI/ML in supporting grid modernization goals. + Experience integrating AI models, including Agentic approaches, into planning or real-time operations engineering workflows for electric utilities or ISOs/RTOs. + Experience in emerging AI applications, particularly around explainable AI, ethical AI, and AI for critical infrastructure. + Strong communication and technical writing skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable insights for diverse audiences, including technical experts, policymakers, and stakeholders. + Developing professional network within AI, ML, DOE, or energy industry communities. **Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment** Not applicable. **Additional Information** This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance. A security clearance background investigation includes review of your employment, education, financial, and criminal history, as well as interviews with you and your personal references, neighbors, and co-workers to determine trustworthiness, reliability, and loyalty to the United States. The investigation also examines your foreign connections, drug and alcohol use, foreign influence, and overall conduct. Requirements: + U.S. Citizenship + Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B. + Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the applicant selected for hire is subject to pre-employment drug testing, and post-employment random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP). Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy if non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months cannot be demonstrated."Referral Eligible" **Testing Designated Position** This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program. **About PNNL** Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them! At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State-the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab's campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs. **Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment Opportunity** Our laboratory is committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect while solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PNNL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at **************** . **Drug Free Workplace** PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn. **Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements** As a national laboratory, PNNL is responsible for adhering to the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which require new employees to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identify Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication. The tier of federal background investigation will be determined by job duties and national security or public trust responsibilities associated with the job. All tiers of investigation include a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last 1 to 7 years (depending on the applicable tier of investigation). Illegal drug activities include marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. For foreign national candidates: If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) Federal risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement thereafter, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment. The tier of federal background investigation required to obtain the PIV credential will be determined by job duties at the time you become eligible for the PIV credential. **Mandatory Requirements** Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a "country of risk" without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment. **Rockstar Rewards** Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, robust telehealth care options, several mental health benefits, free wellness coaching, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, relocation, backup childcare, legal benefits, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company match*. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year. * Research Associates excluded. **All benefits are dependent upon eligibility. Click Here For Rockstar Rewards (****************************************** **Notice to Applicants** PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual's relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules. As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position. **Minimum Salary** USD $144,900.00/Yr. **Maximum Salary** USD $229,000.00/Yr.

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. To apply, click "Apply to Job" online on this web page. **Required Skills:** Research Scientist Responsibilities: 1. Perform research and develop solutions to computer software and computer hardware problems. 2. Research, design, and develop new optimization algorithms and techniques to improve the efficiency and performance of Meta's platforms. 3. Design and implement large-scale distributed software systems to serve large numbers of complex requests simultaneously and without failure. 4. Utilize technical research background, train new ranking models, and run experiments. 5. Create tools for migrating large bodies of user data across systems for new products, scalability efforts, and development of new core infrastructure. 6. Use machine learning, statistics, or other data techniques to build algorithms. 7. Suggest, collect, and synthesize system requirements from stakeholders and create effective feature roadmaps. 8. Analyze and resolve computer challenges from a system engineering standpoint. 9. Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. 10. Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. 11. Telecommuting is permitted from anywhere in the U.S. **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 12. Requires Doctorate Degree (or foreign equivalent) Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Sciences, or a related field 13. Requires completion of a graduate-level course, research project, or internship involving the following: 14. 1. Solving analytical problems using quantitative approaches 15. 2. Communicating complex research in a clear, precise, and actionable manner 16. 3. Research in topics closely related to machine learning, NLP, recommendation systems, pattern recognition, signal processing, data mining, artificial intelligence, information retrieval, or computer vision 17. 4. Performing research that enables learning the semantics of data (images, video, text, audio, or other modalities) and advances the technology of intelligent machines 18. 5. Adapting standard machine learning methods to best enterprise modern parallel environments: distributed clusters, multicore SMP, or GPU 19. 6. Developing highly scalable classifiers and tools leveraging machine learning, statistics, regression, rules-based models, or mathematical models 20. 7. Java, C++, Perl, PHP, or Python **Public Compensation:** $213,512/year to $240,240/year + bonus + equity + 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.

Employee Type: Full time Job Type: Research and Development Job Posting Title: Food Scientist - Value Engineering About Us: TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future. Named one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight - One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values-Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals. What You Gain: * Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period - you're eligible from your first day! * 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll. * Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays). * Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform - DevelopU - with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way. * An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups. * Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs. Job Description: About the Role: The Food Scientist supports the Value Engineering team by leading the design, planning, validation, and implementation of cost savings, efficiency improvements, and consolidation projects across the TreeHouse Foods portfolio. Working under limited supervision, this role applies sound scientific methods from bench development through commercialization, ensuring project objectives are met while maintaining product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. The Food Scientist is responsible for defining formulation, nutritional, and process parameters, executing lab and plant trials, analyzing data, and developing solutions that achieve business goals. This position partners cross-functionally with Division R&D, QA, Procurement, Finance, Operations, and Business Unit leads to ensure alignment, while also providing technical oversight during internal and external plant trials and start-ups. In addition to strong technical expertise, the Food Scientist brings effective project management and communication skills to influence outcomes, support customer meetings, and generate pipeline opportunities that drive cost optimization through formulation and processing efficiencies. This role requires an aptitude for technical leadership, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple projects across product categories. You'll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to: * Under limited supervision, works collaboratively in the execution of development from bench to production scale for cost saving projects, product improvements, and consolidation efforts throughout the TreeHouse portfolio. * Defines the formulation, nutritional and process parameters needed to develop a product which meets the project objective(s). Understands the impact of these parameters to overall project. * Applies sound scientific methods in all stages of development. Including planning and executing trials, analyzing data and defining solutions to achieve project goals. * Identifies opportunities for competitive market advantage * Provide judgement and experience to assure that an appropriate level of technical knowledge and discipline are being applied and utilized in business decisions * Partner and communicate effectively with cross-functional groups * Ensure the transfer of technology to the operations team when commercializing products. Provide technical oversight of internal and external manufacturing start-ups and ongoing technical service * Contribute significantly and continually to attain results through the generation and application of advanced, specialized knowledge * Generate and support pipeline work to drive cost optimization through formulation and processing efficiencies * Participates in customer presentations and/or preparing product, content for customer meetings * Ensure all activities follow established safety standards, regulatory requirements (FDA, UDSA & Kosher) and Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP) Important Details: * This is a full-time, hybrid role on First Shift. * Up to 30% travel is required. * The anticipated compensation for this position ranges from $65,500 to $98,300 annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics and business or organizational needs. For certain roles, the successful candidate may be eligible for annual discretionary merit compensation award, bonus and equity pay. You'll fit right in if you have: * Bachelor's Degree Required - Type: Food Science/Engineering or Related Field * Master's Degree Preferred - Type: Food Science/Engineering or Related Field * Three years' experience in Food Science Product Development or No experience required if holding a PhD in Food Science/Engineering or Related Field * Baking, Retort and/or aseptic product experience preferred * Understanding of ingredient interactions/functionality * Communicate effectively and openly while working in a cross-functional team. * Must be a self-starter, independent, energetic and resourceful * Excellent written and verbal communications skills * Solid Project Management skills and experience * Aptitude for technical leadership and project management * Ability to successfully manage project workload across multiple product categories Your TreeHouse Foods Career is Just a Click Away! Click on the "Apply" button or go directly to ****************************** to let us know you're ready to join our team! At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us "Engage and Delight - One Customer at a Time". TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact disability-accommodations@treehousefoods.com TreeHouse Use Only: #IND1

Invent, implement and deploy state-of-the-art machine learning and/or specific domain industry algorithms and systems. Build AI Agents on top of the latest reasoning LLMs (both frontier and open source) and analyze agent trajectories. Build prototypes and explore conceptually new solutions. Work collaboratively with science, engineering, and product teams to identify customer needs in order to create and implement solutions, promote innovation and drive model implementations. Applies data science capabilities and research findings to create and implement solutions to scale. Responsible for developing new intelligence around core products and services through applied research on behalf of our customers. Develops models, prototypes, and experiments that pave the way for innovative products and services. Build cloud services that work out of the box for enterprises, e.g. decision support, anomaly detection, forecasting and recommendations), natural language processing (NLP), Natural Language Understanding (NLU),Time Series etc. Design and run experiments, research new algorithms, and find new ways of optimizing risk, profitability, and customer experience. Conversant on ethical problems in consideration of sciences. **Responsibilities** Identify data science use cases and design scalable solutions that can be built as a feature of the product/service. Contributes to writing production model code. Work with Software Engineering teams to deploy them in production. Set up environment needed to run experiments for all projects. Set up distributed environments. Design and implement algorithms, train models, and deploy both to production to validate premises and achieve goals. Design and execute offline/online experiments and model performance testing. Work with large, complex data sets. Solve difficult, non-routine analysis problems, applying advanced analytical methods as needed. Address business/customer problems and questions using statistical and machine learning techniques to achieve business goals and KPI's. Come up with innovative solutions to address tradeoffs or challenges faced by team. Stay up-to date with research and trends regarding latest algorithms in ML or other industry/domain space. Perform research in emerging areas, which may include efficient neural network development including quantization, pruning, compression and neural architecture search, as well as novel differentiable compute primitives. May perform other duties as assigned. Disclaimer: **Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.** **Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only** US: Hiring Range in USD from: $97,500 to $199,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: 1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion 2. Short term disability and long term disability 3. Life insurance and AD&D 4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) 5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts 6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits 7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match 8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation. 9. 11 paid holidays 10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours. 11. Paid parental leave 12. Adoption assistance 13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan 14. Financial planning and group legal 15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career Level - IC3 **About Us** As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's challenges. We've partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector-and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity. We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all. Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs. We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_************* or by calling *************** in the United States. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage investigational assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For more information on SMPA, visit our website ********************************** or follow us on LinkedIn. **Job Overview** We are currently seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced individual for the position of Scientist II. This position will be part of the Translational Research and Medicine-Oncology team, with a primary focus on advancing translational research to support oncology programs in clinical trial stages. This individual will be responsible for designing, oversighting, and interpretating translational studies to understand mechanism of action, resistance pathways, and potential new indications. The candidate may also be involved in biomarker analysis to support these translational objectives. **Job Duties and Responsibilities** + Develop hypotheses by integrating insights from scientific literature, preclinical and clinical data + Design experiments to support identification of mechanism of action, resistance mechanisms, and potential indications + Manage translational research and biomarker studies conducted with CROs and academic investigators to ensure high-quality, timely delivery of data + Maintain organized, detailed logs of studies and data to ensure accuracy, reproducibility, and compliance with regulatory standards + Present data and insights in internal meetings and cross-functional program team discussions **Key Core Competencies** + Scientific curiosity with ability to generate and test hypotheses that inform drug development + Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to interpret complex data + Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing studies, data, and documentation + Strong project management and vendor oversight skills + Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, evolving research environment **Education and Experience** + PhD degree in a related field of science (Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular & Cellular biology, Cancer Biology, Immunology) + 1-3 years of postdoctoral or industry research experience + Familiarity with oncology research preferred + Experience with common biomarker platforms (e.g. NGS, flow cytometry, IHC) preferred The base salary range for this role is $102,000 to $127,000. Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state. Our robust time-off policy includes flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December, 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter. Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. **Confidential Data** : All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters is considered confidential. **Compliance** : Achieve and maintain Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures, by ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) and affiliates are carried out with the "best" industry practices and the highest ethical standards. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. **Mental/Physical Requirements** : Fast paced environment handling multiple demands. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time. **Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA)** **is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer** Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law. Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage investigational assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For more information on SMPA, visit our website ********************************** or follow us on LinkedIn. Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) endeavors to make its application process accessible to all. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact SMPA at ********************************************** This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. At Sumitomo Pharma America, our work is guided by the Sumitomo Pharma mission, vision and values, which tie closely to our company's cultural pillars. **Our** **Mission** _To broadly contribute to society through value creation based on innovative research and development activities for the betterment of healthcare and fuller lives of people_ _worldwide_ **Our** **Vision** _For Longer and Healthier Lives, we unlock the future with cutting edge technology and_ _ideas_

Part-Time, 3-month appointment to support ongoing ecological research in the Paint Rock Forest Dynamics Plot. The selected candidate will lead the development of a long-term historical ecological drought index and work with a graduate student to integrate these results with forest growth and dendrochronology data. The position will also involve mentoring graduate students in analytical approaches, data synthesis, and interpretation related to drought impacts on temperate forest systems. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Develop and refine a long-term ecological drought index using climate, hydrological, and ecological datasets. * Assist in integrating dendrochronological data and forest growth measurements with drought index models. * Collaborate with and mentor graduate students in data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation. * Contribute to project reports and potential peer-reviewed publications. Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.): * Ph.D. in Ecology, Zoology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Demonstrated expertise in ecological drought and climate data analysis. * Strong record of research productivity, including publications in peer-reviewed journals. * Experience mentoring or supervising graduate students. * Proficiency with statistical and geospatial analysis tools (e.g., R, Python, ArcGIS) preferred.

Research Scientist - Enzyme Applications ADM Research, Decatur, IL This is a Full-Time, exempt position ADM Research is seeking a Research Scientist with a strong background in Protein Chemistry, Enzymology, Organic Chemistry and biochemical transformations to join our Enzyme Process Chemistry group in Decatur, IL. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of innovative enzyme-based processes for the conversion of agricultural feedstocks-including starch, oil, and protein-based materials-into high-value products. This role will collaborate closely with ADM's Strain Engineering, Fermentation, Analytical, and downstream processing teams to drive advancements in enzyme applications, immobilization, and assay development. At ADM, you'll have the opportunity to apply your scientific expertise to real-world challenges, advancing sustainable technologies that transform agricultural feedstocks into innovative products. Key Responsibilities Apply expertise at the intersection of chemistry, biochemistry, and enzymology to advance ADM's enzyme technology initiatives. Lead and manage research projects from concept to completion, ensuring successful outcomes. Support existing and emerging enzyme-based commercial programs through troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving. Develop and optimize new enzymes and enzymatic processes for industrial applications. Design and execute experiments using Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies and software tools. Communicate research progress through verbal updates, written reports, and technical presentations. Participate in safety reviews and promote a strong culture of laboratory safety. Occasional travel may be required. Requirements and Qualifications Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemical/Biological Engineering, or a related field with 0-3 years of experience; or M.S. with 5+ years of relevant experience. Demonstrated expertise in enzymatic transformations, organic synthesis, enzyme expression, purification, and characterization. Strong understanding of enzyme kinetics, thermodynamics, and stability. Proficiency with chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. Experience in enzymatic process scale-up, enzyme downstream processing, and process design is highly desirable. Familiarity with molecular biology techniques and bench-scale fermentation is beneficial but not required. Knowledge of safe handling of hazardous materials and compliance with safety and communication protocols. Proficiency with statistical analysis tools and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams). Ability to safely lift and manipulate reactor systems up to 50 pounds, move gas cylinders and use hand or power tools as necessary. Skills and Competencies Strong passion for hands-on laboratory work in an industrial research environment. Results-driven with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly organized with strong interpersonal and time-management abilities. Creative, analytical, and proactive problem-solver. Team-oriented, with the ability to contribute effectively to global, cross-functional teams. Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF:104056BR About ADM At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at ************ #IncludingYou Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together. We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law Benefits and Perks Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including: Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable). Financial wellness - flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection. Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares). Additional benefits include: Paid time off including paid holidays. Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave. Tuition assistance. Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs. *Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

Director, Illinois State Geological Survey Illinois State Geological Survey Prairie Research Institute University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign The Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the next Director of the Illinois State Geological Survey (ISGS). Based in Champaign, Illinois, the Director will guide a renowned team of scientists, researchers, and professionals dedicated to advancing geoscience research and addressing critical natural resource and environmental challenges. This dual-role position offers a unique opportunity to direct strategic initiatives, lead groundbreaking research, and influence the future of geoscience through high-impact research and statewide service. The Prairie Research Institute (PRI), a research and service institute houses five large scientific surveys covering a wide range of expertise including biology, water resources, climate, geology, sustainable technology, and archaeology. PRI's mission is to provide objective, integrated scientific research and services that ensure sustainable economic development, enduring environmental quality, and cultural resource preservation. Learn more at go.illinois.edu/PRIjobs. The Director of ISGS will provide strategic direction and overall administration for the Survey. As Director, you will * Provide leadership, direction, and overall administration for the development, coordination, and implementation of scientific research and service programs undertaken and provided by the ISGS. * Oversee ISGS annual budget and coordinate with PRI leadership in facilitating ISGS development efforts. * Collaborate with the PRI Executive Director in strategic program planning, resource allocation, organizational development, and implementation of programs. * Participate in PRI leadership, effectively representing the interests of ISGS to PRI and advise PRI Executive Director and other PRI leaders regarding matters pertinent to the mission of ISGS and PRI. * Identify cutting-edge research foci and other multi-disciplinary research themes related to ISGS and PRI. * Encourage, promote, and facilitate research within ISGS and develop collaborative research, service, outreach efforts, and relationships with the University of Illinois administration, community, and its stakeholders and external constituents. * Represent ISGS interests and capabilities to local, state, federal, and non-governmental organizations. * Supervise and lead ISGS Management and staff to achieve success and foster an inclusive culture of innovation and high-level performance at both individual and organizational levels.This includes task assignment, scheduling, ongoing performance management with coaching/mentoring and feedback, career development planning, lease/travel approval, as well as conducting annual performance reviews. * Ensure ISGS gathers, disseminates, and archives accurate, objective, and relevant scientific information with a focus on geological and mineral resources for government officials and agencies, businesses, nongovernmental organizations, and the public. * Encourage and lead a strong commitment to diversity through establishing retention and recruiting priorities, as well as personally exhibiting a commitment to inclusion. * Foster a culture of open communication. * Promote awareness of and education about safety and safe working methods. * Demonstrate a commitment to personal growth and support, and encourage others to develop their knowledge, skills, and behaviors so that they can reach their full potential for the greater benefit of the University. * Take a holistic view and work enthusiastically and creatively to analyze problems and develop innovative and workable solutions. Identify opportunities for innovation. * Encourage and promote research enterprises including proposal writing, research innovation, teaching, and education. Identify and secure state, federal, and private sources of funding. * Encourage, foster, and develop collaborative research, service, outreach efforts, and relationships with the University of Illinois, community, and its stakeholders and with external constituents. As Principal Research Scientist, you will * Independently coordinate and develop a significant research/investigations program, secure associated funding opportunities, and perform tasks in that capacity including management of grant funding and efficient production of project, grant, manuscripts, or contract reports and deliverables. * Collaborate with survey scientists, University of Illinois faculty, and external colleagues (national and international) to provide integrated interpretations and applications to existing and new research programs. * Actively collaborate with the University faculty, through joint research proposals, joint publications, invited lectures, and similar * Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals, technical survey reports, maps, databases, or other service-related deliverables, as well as participate in various internal or external review committees, and serve as a survey-wide scientific advisor in this area. * Respond to requests for information and provide technical expertise to PRI staff, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, academia, industry, and the general public. * Contribute to the areas of outreach and/or other service to the Survey, PRI, the University of Illinois, and the state of Illinois. * Enhance the reputation of the Survey and PRI at the state, national, and international levels. * Perform other duties as needed to further the mission and goals of the Survey, PRI, and the University of Illinois. * Keep abreast of developments in this discipline. Minimum Qualifications * Ph.D. in a scientific discipline relevant to the mission and goals of the ISGS. * Significant experience in an academic or government research environment; administrative and leadership experience in a university, state, federal, or non-governmental organization. * Experience in forming and maintaining relationships with state, federal, and relevant non-governmental organizations. * An established record of obtaining sponsored funding from state and federal agencies, and the private sector and actively facilitating research endeavors. * A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in an academic or government research environment. * Administrative experience in a university, state, federal, or non-governmental organization. Preferred Qualfications * Experience conducting a research program that complements and/or promotes collaboration with among scientists. * Experience with delivering unbiased science that independently impacts public policy. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Effective communication, personal relations, collaboration, organization, teamwork, and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a diverse and fast-paced work environment consisting of multiple and changing priorities with stringent deadlines, under minimal supervision. Attention to detail, sound judgment, and strong conflict resolution skills. Proficiency in commonly employed software and databases. Excellent budget management resource allocation and decision-making skills. Strong time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and proposals simultaneously. Benefits The University of Illinois offers a wide variety of benefits ************************************** including paid leave ********************************** and holidays **********************************/holidays Appointment Information This is a 100% full-time, in-person Academic Professional position requiring occasional travel. The budgetary salary range for this position ranges from $115,000-$175,000 plus a $25,000 stipend for the Director role. We strive to provide a competitive salary considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements. The start date is negotiable. This position is not considered a tenure-track faculty position. Application Procedures & Deadline Information Applications must be received by 6:00 p.m. (CST) on Friday, January 16, 2026. To apply: please select the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of the page. Applications not submitted through this website will not be considered. Interviews may take place before the closing date, with the understanding that no hiring decisions will be made until after the close date. Application materials must include a 1) cover letter that clearly outlines your qualifications and experience as it relates to this position, 2) a CV or resume, and 3) names and contact information (including email addresses) for three professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jill Billerman at *********************. For questions regarding the application process, please contact ************. The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at ************, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu. Requisition ID: 1032834 Job Category: Research Apply at: *************************

As a member of the Assessment Product team, this Psychometric Research Scientist role will work on assessment products to conduct psychometric and research activities that support student learning outcomes through product development, validation, and improvement. This role will support the development of innovative techniques and processes and conduct cutting-edge research studies. Experience with computer adaptive testing (CAT) is preferred. The candidate will conduct classical item analysis studies, norming studies, create CAT input files and run simulations, run calibration and linking studies, create simulation technical reports, conduct analysis is support of the product technical documentation and other analysis as assigned. **Who we are:** At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing ******************************************. **Job:** Research, Efficacy, and Psychometrics **Job Family:** LEARNING\_&\_CONTENT\_DEVELOPMENT **Organization:** Assessment & Qualifications **Schedule:** FULL\_TIME **Workplace Type:** Remote **Req ID:** 21617 \#location

The Low-Energy Nuclear Physics Research Group (LER) of the Physics Division at Argonne National Laboratory seeks outstanding early- or mid-career experimental researchers to an open scientific staff position within the group. LER performs world-leading research in nuclear structure, nuclear astrophysics, fundamental symmetries and nuclear data as well as managing and operating world-class detector systems as part of the ATLAS accelerator facility, a DOE supported national user facility for low-energy nuclear physics research which provides both stable beams and world-unique rare isotope beams from either the nu CARIBU (Californium Rare Ion Breeder Upgrade) facility or from the Argonne In-Flight Radioactive Ion Separator, RAISOR. Additional information on the activities of the Group and the Division can be found at *********************** . The Argonne Physics Division has programs in low energy and medium energy nuclear physics, nuclear theory, nuclear data, accelerator R&D and operates the DOE Office of Nuclear Physics National User Facility, the Argonne Tandem-Linac Accelerator System (ATLAS). **Position Requirements** + The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics or related field and will be expected to develop an independent research program, which utilizes the ATLAS facility and the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB). The preference will be given to candidates with experience using and operating large gamma-ray arrays, such as Gammasphere and Ge tracking arrays such as GRETINA and AGATA + Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork Applicants must submit the following materials: + Curriculum vitae + Research statement outlining interests in relation to the advertised position + Contact information for three references, to be sent to Kaitlin Raimondi at ************* For questions or additional information, please contact Dr. Dariusz Seweryniak at ****************** For full consideration, please apply by September 15, 2025 RD2: Bachelors and 5+ years of experience, Masters and 3+ years, or PhD and 0+ years, or equivalent The expected hiring range for this position is **$90,063 - $143,010 annually RD3: Bachelors and 8+ years of experience, Masters and 5+ years, PhD and 4+ years, or equivalent The expected hiring range for this position is **$109,922 - $175,605 annually **Job Family** Research Development (RD) **Job Profile** Physics 2 **Worker Type** Regular **Time Type** Full time The expected hiring range for this position is $90,063.00 - $143,010.27. Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. Click here (******************************************** to view Argonne employee benefits! _As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law._ _Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department._ _All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment._

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.

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. To apply, click "Apply to Job" online on this web page. **Required Skills:** Research Scientist Responsibilities: 1. Perform research and develop solutions to computer software and computer hardware problems. 2. Research, design, and develop new optimization algorithms and techniques to improve the efficiency and performance of Meta's platforms. 3. Design and implement large-scale distributed software systems to serve large numbers of complex requests simultaneously and without failure. 4. Utilize technical research background, train new ranking models, and run experiments. 5. Create tools for migrating large bodies of user data across systems for new products, scalability efforts, and development of new core infrastructure. 6. Use machine learning, statistics, or other data techniques to build algorithms. 7. Suggest, collect, and synthesize system requirements from stakeholders and create effective feature roadmaps. 8. Analyze and resolve computer challenges from a system engineering standpoint. 9. Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. 10. Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. 11. Telecommute from anywhere in the US permitted. **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 12. Requires a PhD degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Sciences, or a related field, OR completion of all coursework towards a PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Sciences, or a related field 13. Requires completion of a university-level course, research project, internship, or thesis in the following: 14. 1. Algorithms, data structures, or systems software 15. 2. Gathering, manipulating, or analyzing complex, high-volume, high-dimensionality data from varying sources 16. 3. Research in topics closely related to machine learning, NLP, recommendation systems, pattern recognition, signal processing, data mining, artificial intelligence, information retrieval, or computer vision 17. 4. Performing research that enables learning the semantics of data (images, video, text, audio, or other modalities) and advances the technology of intelligent machines 18. 5. Adapting standard machine learning methods to best enterprise modern parallel environments: distributed clusters, multicore SMP, or GPU and 19. 6. Java, C++, Perl, PHP, or Python **Public Compensation:** $225,569/year to $240,240/year + bonus + equity + 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.

Bench scale and Pilot ADM Research & Development . The successful candidate will develop and execute fermentations at 7.5L-100 L scales for various processes aimed at producing ingredients such as proteins, amino acids, organic acids, hydrocolloids, and enzymes. In this role, the candidate will design and execute experimental plans, as well as troubleshoot fermentation processes to ensure optimal outcomes. Additionally, the candidate is expected to contribute to the continuous improvement of fermentation processes, address operational issues, enhance safety measures, and perform basic maintenance on fermentation equipment. Job Responsibilities: Demonstrate comprehensive subject area knowledge. Work under limited supervision. Act as a major contributor to Research projects. Interpret experimental results, draw conclusions, contribute recommendations, and communicate with the technical leader of the project; give presentations on experimental results. Develop experimental protocols. Collaborate within a team to execute fermentations at 7.5L-100 L scales. Follow experimental protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to perform detailed work. Record experimental details, process data, and make observations for potential improvements. Conduct troubleshooting activities to resolve or mitigate issues and risks. Develop and enhance fermentation protocols and create associated documentation, including SOPs and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs). Employ aseptic techniques to prevent or reduce contamination and utilize strong organizational skills to maintain a clean workspace and manage inventory. Guide technical and equipment purchase decisions. Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in the execution of fermentations and laboratory safety. Summarize results in an Experimental Summary or Batch Record. Guide technical development of colleagues. Operate and maintain lab equipment. Job Requirements: Skills and Experience Needed: Minimum educational background: BSc, MSc, or PhD BSc 10+ years MSc 5+ years PhD 0+ years Hands-on working knowledge of fermentation equipment, including troubleshooting and maintenance, is preferred. Experience in industrial biotechnology is preferred, with a proven ability to deliver value to the business through the execution of projects. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential for effectively engaging with both technical and non-technical personnel. Proven ability to work as a team player within diverse, multidisciplinary teams to coordinate knowledge transfer during scale-up processes to provide business value. Must be self-motivated and highly detail oriented. Ability to lift 50 lbs. and work comfortably in a pilot lab environment. Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF:103369BR About ADM At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at ************ #IncludingYou Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together. We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law Benefits and Perks Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including: Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable). Financial wellness - flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection. Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares). Additional benefits include: Paid time off including paid holidays. Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave. Tuition assistance. Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs. *Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

Invent, implement and deploy state-of-the-art machine learning and/or specific domain industry algorithms and systems. Build prototypes and explore conceptually new solutions. Work collaboratively with science, engineering, and product teams to identify customer needs in order to create and implement solutions, promote innovation and drive model implementations. Applies data science capabilities and research findings to create and implement solutions to scale. Responsible for developing new intelligence around core products and services through applied research on behalf of our customers. Develops models, prototypes, and experiments that pave the way for innovative products and services. Build cloud services that work out of the box for enterprises, e.g. decision support, anomaly detection, forecasting and recommendations), natural language processing (NLP), Natural Language Understanding (NLU),Time Series, Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), Machine Learning (ML), and Computer Vision (CV). Design and run experiments, research new algorithms, and find new ways of optimizing risk, profitability, and customer experience. Conversant on ethical problems in consideration of sciences. **Responsibilities** Leading contributor providing guidance and mentorship to define, design and deliver product quality improvements from ideation stage to shipping to the customer. Write high quality code to power experiments and build models. Contributes to writing production model code. Work closely with product management and engineering to deliver products which solves the needs of our customers by building relevant, innovative results which strategically differentiates Oracle in the market. Set up environment needed to run experiments for all projects. Set up distributed environments. Engage with customers and help solve complex problems with the customer/partner. Directly impact our customers via innovation in products and services that make use of ML/AI technology. Clearly articulate technical work to audiences of all levels and across multiple functional areas. Keep track of the progress and ensure the team is following the best practices. Works on training data collection, feature engineering, model training, offline and online experimentation. Drives independent research and development. Advance the state-of-the-art machine learning and algorithms for real-world large-scale applications. Ensure solutions are designed with fairness and explainability in mind. May perform other duties as assigned. Disclaimer: **Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.** **Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only** US: Hiring Range in USD from: $120,100 to $251,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: 1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion 2. Short term disability and long term disability 3. Life insurance and AD&D 4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) 5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts 6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits 7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match 8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation. 9. 11 paid holidays 10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours. 11. Paid parental leave 12. Adoption assistance 13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan 14. Financial planning and group legal 15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career Level - IC4 **About Us** As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's challenges. We've partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector-and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity. We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all. Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs. We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_************* or by calling *************** in the United States. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

The Theory and Modeling Group at the Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) seeks an outstanding Assistant Scientist to lead and support frontier research at the intersection of AI/ML, data infrastructure, autonomous systems, and materials science. You will develop and apply advanced data-driven methodologies to accelerate discovery in materials design, characterization, and synthesis. The role combines self-directed and collaborative research aligned with CNM strategic themes, alongside scientific support for CNM users. CNM is a DOE Office of Science user facility that provides researchers worldwide with world-class expertise and instrumentation for multidisciplinary nanoscience and nanotechnology. Learn more about CNM themes at: ******************* Focus Areas (expertise in one or more is highly desirable) + AI/ML for predictive modeling and inverse design of nanomaterials + Autonomous laboratories for materials synthesis and characterization + Generative models, reinforcement learning, and agent-based approaches to streamline experimentation and accelerate discovery + Integration of HPC, data infrastructure, and ML pipelines for data-driven and autonomous research + Digital twins and simulation-augmented AI tools + Interfacing AI tools with experimental facilities at CNM and Argonne Key Responsibilities Research leadership (50%) + Develop and lead an independent and collaborative research program in computational materials science aligned with CNM strategic themes and the DOE mission + Publish in refereed journals and present at conferences, symposia, and seminars + Contribute to proposal development and assist with execution and reporting for CNM, DOE, and other sponsors User program engagement (50%) + Establish and maintain a vibrant, productive collaboration program with CNM users + Provide scientific and technical support for user computational projects to ensure successful execution and growth of user-led research Computational and HPC support + Support end-users with HPC operations and maintenance issues, job optimization and scheduling, workflow understanding, and software installation Collaboration and mentorship + Collaborate with internal and external researchers to drive innovation in nanoscience and nanotechnology + Contribute to CNM's strategic scientific directions through pioneering R&D. + Provide work direction and mentorship to postdoctoral appointees, research assistants, students, and technical staff Professional growth and operations + Work toward promotion from Assistant Scientist to Scientist + Manage vendor relationships as needed (hardware, cloud, managed support services) Safety, security, and stewardship + Execute all activities in compliance with Argonne's ES&H policies, Safeguards and Security policies, work rules, and safe practices **Position Requirements** + Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field + Proven research track record in computational materials science and AI/ML, with applications in areas such as quantum information science, energy capture/storage/conversion, or microelectronics + Demonstrated ability to formulate scientific problems in the design and theory of nanoscale systems relevant to the DOE portfolio + Considerable skill in data management and high-performance computing, including workflow design and optimization + Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external collaborators to achieve established goals + Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment and provide scientific guidance to a diverse research community + Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork How to Apply Submit the following materials via the Argonne National Laboratory careers portal: + Cover letter detailing how your experience and expertise align with and will contribute to this position + Curriculum vitae with publication list and contact information for three professional references + 2-page research statement outlining proposed research directions + 1-page statement describing your approach to engaging and growing the CNM scientific user program RD2: Bachelors and 5+ years of experience, Masters and 3+ years, or PhD and 0+ years, or equivalent **Job Family** Research Development (RD) **Job Profile** Materials/Ceramics/Metallurgical 2 **Worker Type** Regular **Time Type** Full time The expected hiring range for this position is $90,063.00 - $143,010.27. Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. Click here (******************************************** to view Argonne employee benefits! _As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. 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Department of Human Development and Family Studies College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign The Family Resiliency Center (FRC) and the Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invite applications for a Visiting Research Scientist. We strive to Make Thriving the Norm for families, children, youth, and communities. We seek a promising or established academic professional team member committed to the vision, mission, and strategic plan of the Center with a passion for community-based participatory research, research translation and dissemination, and transdisciplinary teamwork. To this end, the Visiting Research Scientist will lead and support research projects and initiatives that address wicked problems related to the five research hubs described in the strategic plan. FRC is an inter- and transdisciplinary research, education, and outreach center housed in HDFS and the College of Agricultural and Consumer Sciences (ACES). We have tremendous resources in the Center and department and across campus that are leveraged to promote rigorous, interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and culturally relevant research, teaching, and outreach. The Center currently supports over 60 collaborators as part of our Collaboratory and through our Community Advisory Board. Job Summary Support the research, education, and outreach activities of the FRC through both independent and supervised participation in its projects and initiatives; support, manage, and build research projects and initiatives; engage in research collaborations; lead or co-lead grant and contract proposal submissions; actively participate in data collection; process and analyze data; develop and support data collection systems and apply research methods to current and future research programs; lead or co-lead research dissemination; engage communities to help improve the state-of-the-art in research toolkits and techniques; and participate in the overall operations and success of FRC projects. Duties & Responsibilities * Active Research Activities * Assist project teams in the development of analysis techniques for quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods data. * Participate in data collection, management, and analysis for Center-based and collaborative projects that include qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, community-based participatory research, youth participatory action research, and empowerment evaluation approaches. * Participate and engage in existing and planned research at FRC and on campus and in the community. * Apply analytic strategies to solve wicked problems and to develop innovative solutions. * Serve as Principal Investigator (PI), Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI), and Co-Investigatory (Co-I) on research projects. * Supportive Research Activities * Support, build, and operate data management systems. * Provide support for data collection and management needs to the larger community, as needed. * Collaborate with research groups in the pursuit of common missions, vision, values and mutual goals. * Scholarly Activities * Lead and contribute to research articles for peer-reviewed journals. * Keep abreast of developments in the field, writing technical reports, conference and journal papers as appropriate, and review scientific papers and proposals, as appropriate. * Collaborate on grant proposals and assist with other aspects of proposal preparation. * Apply for and be awarded external funding. * Professional Development * Maintain and improve professional development competence related to FRC initiatives by attending seminars and colloquia at FRC, UIUC, and elsewhere as appropriate. * Represent FRC in meetings and conferences by presenting papers, workshops, trainings, talks and posters. * Develop and contribute to trainings for community partners, faculty, students and staff. * Other duties as assigned. Additional Physical Demands Position involves a flexible schedule including working nights and weekends. Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in Educational and Community-Based Action Research; Community Psychology; Public Health; Human Development and Family Studies; or related field. Alternative degree fields will be considered if accompanied by equivalent experience (depending on the nature and depth of experience as it relates to current FRC projects and initiatives). 3-10 years of experience in project management, data management, primary data collection, and data analysis with real-world data science applications. 3-10 years of experience in documenting projects and research efforts. 3-10 years of experience in program evaluation and implementation science. 3-10 years of experience managing Institutional Review Board applications. Strong quantitative or mixed methods data analytic skills demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications and national conference presentations. Success working on or supporting externally funded research and translation projects. Experience applying for and securing external funding as PI, Co-PI, or Co-I (may include PI of sub-awards). Preferred Qualifications Experience with large and complex datasets. Strong software skills and a track record of contributing to team-based projects. Working knowledge of statistical syntax coding (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R, etc.) and coding in MAXQDA (qualitative software). Ability to work both independently and as a team member. Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines, and an eagerness to take ownership of challenging and open-ended assignments. Effective at communicating with audiences whose research backgrounds vary widely. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Co-I/Co-PI on one or more sponsored research projects. Demonstrated leveraging and support of center staff and research and development projects and activities. Working knowledge and application of participatory team science. Success in or supporting externally funded research and translation projects. Initiative, characterized as a self-starter. Passion for applied and translational research. Familiarity with Champaign-Urbana area community partners. Broad knowledge in at least two of these areas: neurophysiology, stress biomarkers, mindfulness, experimental and quasi-experimental intervention studies, decision-making, and mixed methodologies. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Broad and expert knowledge in at least two methodological areas and one substantive area. Methodological areas include: stress biomarkers, experimental and quasi-experimental intervention studies (e.g., randomized controlled trials), community based participatory research and youth participatory action research, prevention science, empowerment/ participatory program evaluation. Substantive areas: mindfulness-based interventions, human decision-making, risk and resiliency in early life to young adulthood, violence prevention, or related areas. Expertise in sophisticated quantitative analyses and/or mixed methodologies; excellent communication skills; an ability to give presentations to varied audiences; an ability to be a team player; an interest in working closely with students and contributing to research projects/proposals; and a growth mindset. Appointment Information This is a 100% full-time visiting Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 1/2/2026. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The salary range for this position starts at $68,000. This position is primarily funded via FRC and HDFS grant, contracts, and other sources. This position will be reappointed annually, contingent upon funding and the programmatic needs of the Center and department. This is an in-person position with work on-site at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. A flexibility to work nights and weekends is required to meet community and youth partners during the times when they are available. Application Procedures & Deadline Information Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on January 2, 2026 for full consideration. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please submit a cover letter that includes a statement of your contribution to the Center's strategic plan; a detailed research statement including career pathways goals; current CV; three writing samples; and the names and contact information of three references. Applications not submitted through ************************* will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please visiting our web page ************************** or,contact the search chair Dr. Dana Eldreth (*********************). For questions regarding the application process, please contact ************. Applications will be reviewed immediately. Applicants may be interviewed before the apply by date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after the apply by date. The position is available immediately following the application date. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at ************, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu. Requisition ID: 1033807 Job Category: Research Apply at: *************************

We are the Monetization Ranking AI Research organization, dedicated to delivering personalized ads that maximize both user utility and advertiser value. We focus on advancing AI and ML technologies for all aspects of Monetization, including ranking, retrieval, model architecture, and optimization. By consistently integrating cutting-edge AI/ML advancements, we help Meta's products achieve long-term goals and have contributed tens of billions in revenue. With our growing impact, we're seeking AI Research Scientists to join our team and drive SOTA research across the Monetization organization. **Required Skills:** AI Research Scientist, CoreML - Monetization AI Responsibilities: 1. Develop and implement large-scale model architectures, leveraging model scaling and transfer learning techniques 2. Prioritize training scalability and signal scaling to optimize model performance, efficiency, and reliability 3. Develop and apply NextGen sequence learning techniques to drive advancements in natural language processing and understanding 4. Design and implement generative modeling solutions for data augmentation 5. Research and develop graph-aware large language models 6. Develop and deploy AutoML pipelines 7. Apply Reinforcement Learning (RL) techniques, including long-term value optimization, RLHF, and RL4Reason 8. Use causal learning to identify and understand the cause and effect of relationships across data 9. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and optimize ML systems, leveraging expertise in hardware-software co-design, including quantization, compression, and resource-efficient AI, to drive performance improvements and efficiency gains 10. Develop and implement innovative solutions for data-related challenges, utilizing knowledge of semi/self-supervised learning, generative techniques, sampling, debiasing, domain adaptation, continual learning, data augmentation, cold-start, content understanding, and large language models **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 11. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience 12. Has obtained a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or relevant technical field 13. Experience holding an industry, faculty, or government researcher position 14. Research experience in natural language processing, large language modeling, deep learning, reinforcement learning, recommendations, ranking, search, or related areas 15. Publications in machine learning, artificial intelligence, or related field 16. Programming experience in Python and hands-on experience with frameworks such as PyTorch 17. 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: 18. Experience taking ideas from research to production. 19. First author publications at peer-reviewed AI conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, CVPR, ICML, ICLR, ICCV, and ACL). 20. Experience solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions, tradeoffs, and different perspectives to determine a path forward. **Public Compensation:** $147,000/year to $208,000/year + bonus + equity + 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.

Bench scale and Pilot ADM Research & Development . The successful candidate will develop and execute fermentations at 7.5L-100 L scales for various processes aimed at producing ingredients such as proteins, amino acids, organic acids, hydrocolloids, and enzymes. In this role, the candidate will design and execute experimental plans, as well as troubleshoot fermentation processes to ensure optimal outcomes. Additionally, the candidate is expected to contribute to the continuous improvement of fermentation processes, address operational issues, enhance safety measures, and perform basic maintenance on fermentation equipment. Job Responsibilities: * Demonstrate comprehensive subject area knowledge. * Work under limited supervision. * Act as a major contributor to Research projects. * Interpret experimental results, draw conclusions, contribute recommendations, and communicate with the technical leader of the project; give presentations on experimental results. * Develop experimental protocols. * Collaborate within a team to execute fermentations at 7.5L-100 L scales. * Follow experimental protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to perform detailed work. * Record experimental details, process data, and make observations for potential improvements. * Conduct troubleshooting activities to resolve or mitigate issues and risks. * Develop and enhance fermentation protocols and create associated documentation, including SOPs and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs). * Employ aseptic techniques to prevent or reduce contamination and utilize strong organizational skills to maintain a clean workspace and manage inventory. * Guide technical and equipment purchase decisions. * Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in the execution of fermentations and laboratory safety. * Summarize results in an Experimental Summary or Batch Record. * Guide technical development of colleagues. * Operate and maintain lab equipment. Job Requirements: Skills and Experience Needed: * Minimum educational background: BSc, MSc, or PhD * BSc 10+ years * MSc 5+ years * PhD 0+ years * Hands-on working knowledge of fermentation equipment, including troubleshooting and maintenance, is preferred. * Experience in industrial biotechnology is preferred, with a proven ability to deliver value to the business through the execution of projects. * Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential for effectively engaging with both technical and non-technical personnel. * Proven ability to work as a team player within diverse, multidisciplinary teams to coordinate knowledge transfer during scale-up processes to provide business value. * Must be self-motivated and highly detail oriented. * Ability to lift 50 lbs. and work comfortably in a pilot lab environment. Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF:103369BR

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Manage project to develop novel energetic materials based on metal/oxidizer composites that under shock compression release energy faster and more efficiently than current state of the art. Duties & Responsibilities * Fabricate and characterize novel energetic composites based on aluminum or boron using assisted reactive ball milling techniques. * Perform dynamic tests of novel composites with and without organic energetic additives. * Analyze and present data files from dynamic tests and sample characterization. * Design, fabricate and characterize improved materials based on dynamic tests. * Operate and troubleshoot high-throughput tabletop shock compression microscope with laser-launched flyer plates, nanosecond video camera and nanosecond optical pyrometer. * Prepare and present in appropriate venues recent research results and write first drafts of papers to be published in archival journals. * Supervise laboratory safety protocols. * Supervise research activities of graduate and undergraduate students. Required Qualifications PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. Five years' experience working in a lab that performs dynamic compression experiments and develops novel energetic materials. Successful candidates will have: * Expertise in design and implementation of arrested reactive ball milling synthesis. * Expertise in physical characterization techniques including thermal analysis, microparticle characterization and electron microscopy. * Operation and service of high-energy pulsed solid-state lasers. * Expertise in video data analysis. * Ability to simulate solid-state chemical reaction pathways. * Familiarity with shock compression instrumentation and basic grounding in shock compression science. Appointment Information This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the deadline date. The budgeted salary for this position is $65,000 - $66,950. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University's Workplace Flexibility policy. Application Procedures & Deadline Information Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on December 17, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through ************************* will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact *****************************. For questions regarding the application process, please contact ************. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at ************, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu. Requisition ID: 1032880 Job Category: Research Apply at: *************************