Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring a Transportation Research Scientist within the Energy Analysis division. You will support various passenger and freight transportation system modeling and analysis projects to identify and quantify energy, environment, and mobility implications from changes to the transportation system using interdisciplinary methods that combine engineering, economics, human behavior, technology, and computer science.
In this role, you will:
Creatively develop new methods to understand the behavior of complex socio-technical systems given substantial uncertainty and limited data.
Apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts to contribute to research concepts and projects from funders such as the U.S. DOE Vehicle Technologies Office and the U.S. Federal Highway Administration, in coordination with other national lab researchers.
Lead more junior technical modelers in the development and implementation of agent-based transportation system models.
Design, develop and improve transportation system models for DOE-VTO and other agencies, including agent-based models and microscopic or macroscopic transportation system and network models.
Collaborate closely with other researchers in ETA who work in areas that connect to transportation, including the electricity grid, energy storage, and building and urban science.
Develop methods to assess the energy, economic, and environmental benefits and costs of large‑scale transportation electrification or system design changes in the U.S.
Develop transportation system models into public‑facing software packages for broad research use.
Conduct data collection, cleaning, quality assurance, analysis, and model validation activities.
Develop and manage collaborations with researchers working on Transportation Systems at UC Berkeley, other national laboratories, and in the international research community.
Assist the PI in, and eventually act as PI in, developing grant proposals in the areas of integrated transportation modeling and simulation, travel behavior analysis, freight and supply chain efficiency and management, emissions modeling, and electrified transportation.
Write reports and journal articles and present research work to scientific audiences and the general public.
Participate in reporting to funders and present results to key stakeholders.
Work collaboratively with industry and academic partners involved in projects.
Proactively engage in discussions with other research groups to gather data and insights necessary to complete interdisciplinary research.
Keep and maintain accurate and detailed records of all research performed.
We are looking for:
Advanced degree in engineering, science, or economics discipline with a strong quantitative focus or equivalent education and experience.
At least two years of relevant professional work beyond the highest degree.
Demonstrated publication record or papers currently under review.
Ability to work independently and interact effectively with a broad range of colleagues in a dynamic environment.
Flexible, approachable and able to prioritize and manage multiple cross‑functional projects.
Ability to analyze and develop new computational algorithms for scientific applications.
Experience handling large datasets and ensuring data quality.
Proficiency with MS Office and strong skills in at least one programming language (C/C++, Python, R).
Familiarity with geospatial information systems (GIS).
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Must adhere to all Berkeley Lab and EH&S safety policies.
Desired skills/knowledge:
Ph.D. in engineering, science, or economics discipline with a strong quantitative focus.
Strong experience in conducting research in energy systems, transportation systems, emissions and/or air quality modeling.
At least 2 years of postdoctoral experience in energy systems, transportation systems, emissions and/or air quality field.
Develop skills in key software packages and work to build models that link tools together for improved automation.
Requested Application Materials:
Names and contact information for at least three individuals who can write letters of reference.
Additional information:
Application date: Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by Feb. 16, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.
Appointment type: This is a full‑time, 1 year, career‑track term appointment that may be renewed to a maximum of five years and that may be converted to career based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs.
Salary range: The full salary range for this position is $93,504 Min - $224,400 Max. The budgeted salary range that the Lab reasonably expects to pay for this position is $142,116-$157,068. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, and certifications, and also aligned with the internal peer group.
Background check: This position is subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
Work modality: This position is eligible for a flexible work mode, with onsite or hybrid work being the preferred modes, though full‑time telework or remote work modes may be considered. Hybrid work is a combination of teleworking and performing work on‑site at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. Individuals working a hybrid schedule must reside within 150 miles of Berkeley Lab. Work schedules are dependent on business needs.
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Want to learn more about working at Berkeley Lab? Please visit: careers.lbl.gov
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: The foundation of Berkeley Lab is our Stewardship Values: Team Science, Service, Trust, Innovation, and Respect; and we strive to build community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We heartily welcome applications from all who could contribute to the Lab's mission of leading scientific discovery, excellence, and professionalism. In support of our rich global community, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under State and Federal law.
Berkeley Lab is a University of California employer. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti‑discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
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$142.1k-157.1k yearly 5d ago
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Research Scientist - Vision-Language Modeling
Epsilon 4.2
San Francisco, CA jobs
About Us
We're tackling one of healthcare's most critical challenges in medical imaging and diagnostics. Our company operates at the intersection of cutting‑edge AI and clinical practice, building technology that directly impacts patient outcomes. We've assembled one of the industry's most comprehensive and diverse medical imaging datasets and have a proven product‑market fit with a substantial customer pipeline already in place.
Role Overview
We're seeking a Research Scientist with deep expertise in Vision Language Modeling (VLMs) to join our ML team. You'll be at the forefront of developing and deploying state‑of‑the‑art multimodal models for clinical use in radiology settings. This role focuses on training and fine‑tuning vision‑language models (VLMs) that can generate accurate & grounded radiology reports across multiple imaging modalities including X‑rays, CT scans, and MRI. You'll work with one of the largest and most diverse medical imaging datasets in the industry, advancing the state‑of‑the‑art in grounded medical report generation, model alignment, and inference‑time reasoning while maintaining the clinical rigor required for healthcare deployment.
Key Responsibilities
Design, train, and scale vision‑language foundation models for radiology applications.
Develop and implement advanced post‑training strategies including preference optimization (DPO, IPO, KTO), reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF), and other alignment techniques to improve clinical accuracy and reduce hallucinations.
Research and deploy inference‑time compute scaling techniques such as chain‑of‑thought reasoning, self‑refinement, and test‑time training to enhance model performance on complex diagnostic cases.
Pioneer grounded report generation capabilities, enabling models to spatially localize findings within medical images using bounding boxes or segmentation masks.
Design rigorous evaluation frameworks that assess text for medical accuracy and writing style.
Contribute hands‑on to all stages of model development including dataset curation, architecture design, distributed training, post‑training optimization, and production deployment.
Stay current with cutting‑edge research in vision‑language modeling, medical AI, and model alignment techniques.
Drive research and technical excellence through conference publications and technical blog posts, establishing best practices for training robust medical VLMs at scale.
Qualifications
6+ years of academia/industry experience in vision‑language modeling, multimodal learning, or related fields
Deep expertise in training and fine‑tuning large vision‑language models (e.g., LLaVA, Flamingo, CogVLM, Qwen‑VL, or similar architectures)
Strong foundation in modern post‑training techniques including:
Preference optimization methods (DPO, IPO, ORPO, KTO)
RLHF and reward modeling
Inference‑time compute scaling and reasoning strategies
Constitutional AI and other alignment techniques
Track record of implementing complex models from research papers and adapting them to new domains
Proficiency in PyTorch or JAX, with experience training large models on multi‑GPU/distributed systems
Experience with autoregressive language modeling and instruction tuning
Hands‑on experience with medical imaging applications, particularly radiology report generation
Strong software engineering skills and ability to write production‑quality code
Preferred Qualifications
Publications at top‑tier conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, ACL, EMNLP, MICCAI)
Experience with grounded generation tasks (visual grounding, referring expression comprehension)
Knowledge of evaluation methodologies for long‑form generation, including factuality assessment and hallucination detection
Experience with 3D medical image processing and temporal modeling
Familiarity with clinical NLP and medical knowledge representation
Experience with model interpretability, explainability, and uncertainty quantification in safety‑critical applications
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$133k-193k yearly est. 4d ago
Research Scientist - Perception
Epsilon 4.2
San Francisco, CA jobs
About Us
We're tackling one of healthcare's most critical challenges in medical imaging and diagnostics. Our company operates at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and clinical practice, building technology that directly impacts patient outcomes. We've assembled one of the industry's most comprehensive and diverse medical imaging datasets and have a proven product-market fit with a substantial customer pipeline already in place.
Role Overview
We're seeking a Research Scientist with deep expertise in Perception to join our ML team. You'll be at the forefront of developing and deploying state-of-the-art vision models for medical imaging applications. This role focuses on training and scaling vision encoders for radiology diagnosis across multiple modalities including X-rays, CT scans, and MRI. You'll work with one of the largest and most diverse medical imaging datasets in the industry, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in AI-assisted diagnosis while maintaining the rigor required for clinical deployment.
Key Responsibilities
Design, train, and scale vision foundation models for radiology applications across X-ray, CT, and MRI modalities, implementing self-supervised / contrastive learning frameworks.
Evaluate model performance rigorously across academic benchmarks, internal offline datasets, and live production data.
Contribute hands-on to all stages of model development including dataset curation, architecture design, distributed training, and production deployment.
Stay current with cutting-edge research in computer vision and medical imaging AI.
Drive research and technical excellence through conference publications and technical blog posts, establishing best practices for training robust medical imaging models at scale.
Qualifications
6+ years of academia/industry experience in computer vision/machine learning
Deep expertise in training vision encoder models at scale (e.g. ViT, ConvNeXt). Strong foundation in contrastive learning, self-supervised learning, and foundation model pretraining.
Track record of implementing complex models from research papers and adapting them to new domains
Proficiency in PyTorch or JAX, with experience training models on multi-GPU/distributed systems
Hands-on experience with medical imaging applications, particularly radiology (X-ray, CT, MRI)
Strong software engineering skills and ability to write production-quality code
Preferred Qualifications
Publications at top-tier conferences (CVPR, ICCV/ECCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, MICCAI)
Experience with 3D medical image processing and retrieval tasks
Knowledge of vision-language models and multimodal learning
Experience with model interpretability and explainability methods
Understanding of clinical evaluation metrics, clinical workflows, and healthcare data (DICOM, HL7, etc.)
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$133k-193k yearly est. 4d ago
Principal Research Scientist, Embodied Intelligence & Robotics
Samsung Electronics GmbH 4.6
Mountain View, CA jobs
Mountain View, CA
The Robot Intelligence Lab at Samsung Research America is a new facility dedicated to advancing the field of robotics through cutting-edge research and development. The lab's mission is to develop advanced technologies to power intelligent robotic systems capable of manipulation, navigation, and complex reasoning for a variety of high-impact application areas. To achieve this mission, the lab collaborates closely with external entities such as universities, startups, and government labs, as well as with several Samsung Product and Advanced Research labs.
Position Summary: Samsung Research America is looking for a Senior Staff Research Scientist with solid technical skills and rich academic and/or industry experience in areas of robotics and embodied intelligence. Our ideal candidate explores novel AI technologies towards generalizing robots to perform tasks in the real world and is passionate at pursuing technology patenting and publication. Samsung's unique advantage in the consumer electronics market and growing focus on AI and robotics will provide you with exciting technical challenges and a rewarding career experience. By leveraging Samsung's vast product ecosystem to deliver novel user experiences, your work will define Samsung's future in robotics and significantly impact real-world users.
Candidates with additional experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered for other opportunities.
Responsibilities
Conduct state-of-the-art research to push boundaries of emerging fields of robotics and embodied intelligence, on topics such as robotics foundation models, vision-language-action (VLA) models, vision language models (VLMs), open-world 3D perception, dexterous manipulation, and multimodal (vision, tactile, audio, semantic) data fusion
Work with the team to design and implement research prototypes and technology demonstrators on robotic platforms
Work within cross-functional, cross-divisional teams and assist in the design, analysis and performance evaluation from concept to completion
Provide technical leadership and assist in shaping R&D priorities by following up-to-date scientific research and communicating key developments
Generate patents and scientific research papers for top-tier publication venues
Qualifications
PhD degree in CS/EE/Robotics, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
11+ years' post-graduate experience conducting state-of-the-art robotics R&D
Strong research track-record including multiple first-author publications at top-tier venues in robotics or related fields, e.g., CoRL, ICRA, RAL, RSS, CVPR, ICML
Comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of robotics, machine learning, and computer vision
Demonstrated experience implementing and testing complex integrated behaviors on simulated and real robots
Knowledgeable of tools and processes for ML model development, tuning, evaluation, and deployment
Familiarity with PyTorch, TensorFlow, C++, ROS, and CUDA
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent verbal communication and writing skills to effectively represent the derived results and technical concepts developed in the course of the work
Compensation and Benefits
Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The base pay range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the base pay range, individual rates depend on a number of factors-including the role's function and location as well as the individual's knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.
Base Pay Range
$235,400 - $365,650 USD
Additional Information
Disclosure of Trade Secrets
Samsung has a strict policy on trade secrets. In applying to Samsung and progressing through the recruitment process, you must not disclose any trade secrets of a current or previous employer.
Essential Job Functions
This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.
Samsung Research America is committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the recruiter or email *********************.
At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners, and communities.
Samsung Research America is committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For more information regarding protection from discrimination under Federal law for applicants and employees, please refer to this link: Pay Transparency
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A leading data and AI company in San Francisco is seeking a Research Scientist for the GenAI Team. The role involves advancing deep learning technologies and developing innovative AI solutions. Ideal candidates will have experience with large-scale LLMs and a passion for democratizing AI technology. Competitive salary range is $150,000 to $190,000 with benefits that foster a diverse and inclusive culture.
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$150k-190k yearly 3d ago
UX Research Lead, 3D Human Modeling
Google Inc. 4.8
Mountain View, CA jobs
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience in an applied research setting.
Experience in a technical role creating studies and analyzing data using Python, MATLAB, R, or custom software.
Experience utilizing multidisciplinary toolkits.
Experience with product strategy and research roadmaps.
Experience working with product managers, UX designers, and engineering to inform product direction.
Preferred qualifications:
Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or related field.
Experience in human factors and ergonomics research.
Experience using anthropometry and driving design of wearable or other hardware devices.
Experience with CAD tools, such as SolidWorks, NX, MeshLab, and simulation tools such as Abaques.
Experience working with 3D meshes and using automation tools (such as Python and trimesh) to process the meshes to generate anthropometric insights.
Understanding of business needs and how to perform research in contribution to business strategy.
About the job
As a Quantitative User Experience Researcher (Quant UXR), you'll help inform your team of UXers, product managers, and engineers about user needs. You'll play a critical role in creating useful, usable, and delightful products. You'll work with stakeholders across functions and levels and have impact at all stages of product development.
You will investigate user behavior and user needs using empirical research methods such as logs analysis, survey research, path modeling, and regression analysis. Quant UXRs vary in background and use skills from computer science, quantitative social science, econometrics, data science, survey research, psychology, human-computer interaction, and other fields. You'll combine skills in behavioral research design, statistical methods, and general programming to improve user experience.
The Quantitative UXR community at Google will help you do your best work. You'll have the opportunity to work with and learn from UXRs across Google through regular meetups, mentor programs, and access to internal research tools.
In this role, you'll drive the strategy and cross-functional collaboration for Pixel Buds. You will build a strong research program and deliver insights that are rooted in deep expertise in human anthropometry and computational modeling. You will act as a key advisor to product leadership, translating complex computational and statistical findings to actionable product directions.
The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $178,000-$265,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .
Responsibilities
Create UX research strategy on 3D human modeling areas of the product, align with cross-functional teams and execute on the strategy with research results, reports, and recommendations.
Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Product Management, Design, and Engineering) and internal teams (e.g., UXR) to drive product impact.
Design quantitative ergonomic fit and wearability studies using 2D/3D datasets and deliver high quality analysis and results to drive product development and strategy.
Drive product impact by delivering solid data-driven results and clear communications using presentations, written documents, or direct communications that deliver the best results for the situation.
Be a dependable team member by regularly checking in with stakeholders and clearly communicating needs, deliverables, and timelines. Contribute to a collaborative and vibrant work environment.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .
Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.
To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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$200k-275k yearly est. 3d ago
Research Scientist, Artificial General Intelligence - Data Services
Amazon 4.7
San Francisco, CA jobs
AI is the most transformational technology of our time, capable of tackling some of humanity's most challenging problems. That is why Amazon is investing in generative AI (GenAI) and the responsible development and deployment of large language models (LLMs) across all of our businesses. Come build the future of human-technology interaction with us.
We are looking for a Research Scientist with strong technical skills which includes coding and natural language processing experience in dataset construction, training and evaluating models, and automatic processing of large datasets. You will play a critical role in driving innovation and advancing the state-of-the-art in natural language processing and machine learning. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, language engineers, and other scientists.
Key Job Responsibilities
Ensure quality of speech/language/other data throughout all stages of acquisition and processing, including data sourcing/collection, ground truth generation, normalization, transformation, cross‑lingual alignment/mapping, etc.
Clean, analyze and select speech/language/other data to achieve goals.
Build and test models that elevate the customer experience.
Collaborate with colleagues from science, engineering and business backgrounds.
Present proposals and results in a clear manner backed by data and coupled with actionable conclusions.
Work with engineers to develop efficient data querying infrastructure for both offline and online use cases.
Basic Qualifications
PhD in a quantitative field, or MS degree and 1+ years of quantitative field research experience.
Experience investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products.
Experience in Python, Perl, or another scripting language.
Experience with various machine learning techniques and parameters that affect their performance.
Experience analyzing both experimental and observational data sets.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with statistical modelling / machine learning.
Ability to develop experimental and analytic plans for data modeling processes, use of strong baselines, ability to accurately determine cause and effect relations.
Strong attention to detail and exceptional level of organization.
Comfortable working in a fast paced, highly collaborative, dynamic work environment.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit ********************************************************* for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is 125,500.00 - 169,800.00 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at ********************************
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$165k-225k yearly est. 6d ago
Research Scientist, GenAI Data & NLP Systems
Amazon 4.7
San Francisco, CA jobs
A leading tech company is seeking a Research Scientist in AI and Natural Language Processing. The role involves ensuring data quality, building models to enhance customer experience, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should possess a PhD in a quantitative field or an MS with relevant experience in data analysis and machine learning techniques. This position offers competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment in San Francisco.
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$165k-225k yearly est. 6d ago
Research Scientist, Design and Simulation, AWS Center for Quantum Computing
Amazon 4.7
San Francisco, CA jobs
The AWS Center for Quantum Computing is a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and technicians, all working to innovate in quantum computing for the benefit of our customers.
We are looking to hire a Research Scientist to design and model novel superconducting quantum devices, including qubits, readout and control schemes, and advanced quantum processors. Candidates with a track record of original scientific contributions and/or software development experience will be preferred. We are looking for candidates with strong engineering principles and resourcefulness. Organization and communication skills are essential.
About the Team
Agentic AI drives innovation at the forefront of artificial intelligence, enabling customers to transform their businesses through cutting‑edge AI solutions. We build and deliver the foundational AI services that power the future of cloud computing, helping organizations harness the potential of AI to solve their most complex challenges. Join our dynamic team of AI/ML practitioners, applied scientists, software engineers, and solution architects who work backwards from customer needs to create groundbreaking technologies. If you're passionate about shaping the future of AI while making a meaningful impact for customers worldwide, we want to hear from you.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee‑led and company‑sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge‑sharing, mentorship and other career‑advancing resources here to help you develop into a better‑rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work‑life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.
Export Control Requirement
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be either a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be able to obtain a U.S export license. If you are unsure if you meet these requirements, please apply and Amazon will review your application for eligibility.
Basic Qualifications
PhD in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics
Knowledge of quantum mechanics, with expertise in at least one of the following topics: quantum technologies (sensing, communications, computing, etc.) superconducting qubits, hybrid quantum acoustic devices, cavity/circuit QED, quantum optics, open quantum systems, superconductivity (phenomenology or microscopic theory)
Proficient in a scientific programming environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with microwave and/or multiphysics modeling software (one or more of COMSOL, Sonnet, Microwave Office, ANSYS, Keysight ADS, Cadence AWR, Palace, etc.)
Experience with device layout scripting and automation
Effective working in a team environment with other engineers, scientists and technicians who have a wide range of technical skill levels
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Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Accommodation and Accessibility
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit ********************************************************* for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Compensation
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit ********************************************************
Equal Opportunity Statement
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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$136k-212.8k yearly 4d ago
Staff Scientist - Nanofabrication Facility
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory 4.4
San Francisco, CA jobs
The Molecular Foundry at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab's (LBNL) is seeking to hire a Staff Scientist in the Nanofabrication Facility. This individual is expected to develop and lead a research program in quantum phenomena focused on fundamental understanding and materials targeting breakthroughs in coherence and scalability for quantum computing and quantum sensing. Candidates at every level of experience, ranging from early-career (career track) to experienced staff scientist, are encouraged to apply. This is an opportunity to join a vibrant research community dedicated to excellent science and international collaboration.
The Molecular Foundry at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab's (LBNL) is a national user center for nanoscale science - one of five Department of Energy Nanoscale Science Research Centers. A multidisciplinary research center at the forefront of nanoscale science, the Molecular Foundry is a knowledge-based user facility that provides state-of-the-art expertise and instrumentation to a diverse, international community, drawing users from academia, national labs and industry. Here, you will be able to establish a leading research program taking advantage of our collaborative, interdisciplinary center.
The Staff Scientist position at the Molecular Foundry is a full-time principal investigator position with a working model based on equal division (50%/50%) of effort between user support and independent, world-class research. Beyond your own scientific research, you will support the research of a diverse and collaborative user community, who access the Molecular Foundry via a peer‑reviewed proposal process. Your unique research portfolio will attract and expand the Molecular Foundry user community and complement the environment of ongoing multidisciplinary research across LBNL.
This position is open to both career-track and career applications and the level at which the candidate will be hired is based on the experience and accomplishments.
What You Will Do:
Design and lead a robust individual research program related to the Molecular Foundry's research theme around materials for quantum science. This individual is expected to develop and lead a program on fundamental understanding of quantum phenomena in materials targeting breakthroughs in coherence and scalability in quantum computing and sensing.
Develop a thriving multidisciplinary user program, drawing from industry, academia, and national labs, through the development of unique expertise and capabilities. Provide users with support through your own efforts, hands‑on and with your expert knowledge, in the area of nanofabrication.
Manage research efforts surrounding the characterization and measurement of superconducting devices using our low‑temperature and high magnetic field physical property measurement system, as well as our ultra‑low temperature dilution refrigerator measurement tools.
Use our newly commissioned quantum information science cluster deposition system and low temperature materials characterization capabilities to develop world class novel superconductor fabrication processes for next‑generation superconducting quantum devices.
Integrate results from our materials deposition systems into unified data architectures enabling automatic characterization of superconducting thin films during growth.
Combine the in‑process data, room temperature materials characterization, and low temperature material and device performance into fundamental datasets to enable machine learning models capable of predicting the key materials properties and process parameters for highly performant superconducting materials and device designs.
Collaborate with other Foundry scientific staff members to provide scientific support for users and create and participate in collaborative research efforts beyond the single laboratory effort.
Prepare scientific data for publication in refereed journals; and present findings at seminars and conferences.
Supervise, mentor, and coach scientific and technical staff as appropriate.
Provide technical direction to graduate students, postdocs, and researchassociates as appropriate, and assist in the management of research projects.
Maintain a safe working environment and demonstrate respect for environmental protection, health and safety, and help instill those aspects in all staff and users of the Nanofabrication Facility.
Maintain and develop a multidisciplinary and inclusive working environment using and building upon existing programs within the Molecular Foundry and Berkeley Lab.
Share in user‑related operations, maintenance/administration, and development responsibilities within the Nanofabrication Facility.
In addition to the responsibilities above, a Career Staff Scientist will:
Perform all of the duties above with a high level of independence and autonomy and have demonstrated abilities for the above tasks.
Have an extensive and proven track record of publications and collaborations within the scope of the primary research responsibilities for the position.
What is Required:
Ph.D. or equivalent degree in physics, chemistry, materials science and engineering, or another discipline relevant to nanofabrication, nanotechnology and nanoscience.
Willingness to provide users with support through your own efforts, hands‑on and with your expert knowledge, in the area of nanofabrication.
Excellent oral and written communications skills, open‑mindedness, and the desire and ability to collaborate with multiple research groups across disciplines.
Productivity in areas related to nanoscale materials research, demonstrated by (for example) publications, talks at national and international meetings, and patents.
Demonstrated ability to carry out independent research in a diverse, collaborative environment.
Theoretical and practical expertise in nanofabrication instrumentation including reactive ion etching, atomic layer deposition, electron beam evaporation, sputtering, electron beam lithography and integrated ultra high vacuum systems.
Knowledge and experience of safety practices and safety culture in a lab setting.
In addition to the requirements above, a Career Staff Scientist:
At least 5 years of professional research experience and an established track record working in nanoscience at academic, industrial or other research institutions.
Be recognized as an active, high‑impact contributor in their specialized scientific field.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience running or directing ultra‑low temperature characterization experiments including but not limited to electrical transport measurements, high magnetic field characterization, and low background (ionizing radiation, EMI, IR/RF background, vibration…) device and material properties characterization.
Demonstrated ability in performing and leading research, and an established track record working in nanoscience at academic, industrial or other research institutions.
Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with others towards broader shared goals, using clear judgment.
Proven ability to communicate effectively and articulate a compelling scientific vision across all stakeholder groups.
Required Application Materials:
Statement of research experience and interests. (3 page limit)
Application date: Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by December 15, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.
Appointment type: This is a full‑time 2‑year, career‑track term appointment that may be renewed to a maximum of five years and that may be converted to career based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs. A Career position will be considered for those who have relevant experience or for existing Career‑Track or Term staff who have already exhausted the number of years eligible to hold a Career‑Track role.
Salary range: The expected salary for this position is $129,924 - $207,900, which fits into the full salary of $129,924 - $311,820 depending upon the candidate's skills, knowledge, and abilities. This includes education, certifications, and years of experience.
Background check: This position is subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
Work modality: Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA (4+ days of work onsite per week, with occasional work from home opportunities and travel‑related work opportunities). A REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification is required to access Berkeley Lab sites.
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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
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A leading research institute in San Francisco is seeking a Staff Scientist in the Nanofabrication Facility to develop a research program on quantum phenomena for applications in quantum computing. The role includes user support and independent research, offering opportunities to collaborate internationally. Candidates with a Ph.D. and expertise in nanofabrication are encouraged to apply. The position entails managing research projects and mentoring staff.
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$126k-168k yearly est. 5d ago
Radiology Vision Scientist - Foundation Models in AI
Epsilon 4.2
San Francisco, CA jobs
A leading medical technology company in San Francisco is seeking a Research Scientist with expertise in Perception. The role involves designing and scaling vision foundation models for radiology applications. Candidates should have robust experience in computer vision including training vision encoder models and applying machine learning techniques. This position significantly impacts AI-assisted diagnosis while maintaining clinical rigor.
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$132k-184k yearly est. 4d ago
Radiology Vision-Language Scientist: Grounded Report AI
Epsilon 4.2
San Francisco, CA jobs
A healthcare technology company in San Francisco is seeking an experienced Research Scientist specializing in Vision Language Modeling. The role involves designing and scaling advanced models for medical imaging and requires deep expertise in multimodal learning, especially in radiology. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in implementing complex models and possess hands-on experience in medical imaging applications.
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$132k-184k yearly est. 4d ago
Research Associate I
Pyramid Consulting, Inc. 4.1
Framingham, MA jobs
Immediate need for a talented ResearchAssociate I. This is a 06+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Framingham, MA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID:26-01448
Pay Range: $34 - $44/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
Key Responsibilities:
Require to be on site daily; Weekend work required occasionally.
Plan and execute experiments to optimize upstream cell culture platform process at different scales (shake flasks, AMBR, 3L/10L bioreactors, etc.)
Perform upstream experiments and collaborate with other functional groups to speed Phase I pipeline projects
Contribute to technical reports, experimental protocols, and technical summaries for presentation internally and externally
Participate in the technology transfer of processes into manufacturing facilities
Ensure safety and environmental compliance are maintained in the workplace
Some weekend working may be required for this role.
Key Requirements and Technology Experience:
Must have skills: - Understanding of aseptic technique and principles of mammalian cell culture, Cell culture platform process at different scales (shake flasks, AMBR, 3L/10L bioreactors, etc.)
Bachelor or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Cell Biology, Biochemistry or a related discipline
Post-education experience ?=3 years
Understanding of aseptic technique and principles of mammalian cell culture
Detailed in lab operations and quick learner for new technologies.
Experience in the operation of fed-batch and/or perfusion-based cell culture bioreactors
Knowledge of CMC
Note- Weekend works is required and is occasionally.
This is a rotating, schedule 1-4 hours on 1 weekend day and will include a Saturday or Sunday. This will be included in 40 work week and no to exceed 40 hours.
Weekend work is pre-planned through end of year; new hire can swap with colleagues if available.
Our client is a leading Pharmaceutical Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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$34-44 hourly 4d ago
Frontier Mathematical AI Research Scientist
Openai 4.2
San Francisco, CA jobs
A leading AI research company in San Francisco is seeking a Research Scientist in mathematical sciences to design and build AI models that tackle complex scientific problems. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience with frontier models. This position operates on a hybrid work model, valuing rigor and reproducibility in scientific research. Competitive compensation is offered.
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$106k-174k yearly est. 2d ago
Research Scientist - Drive Scalable ML & Broad Impact
Openai 4.2
San Francisco, CA jobs
An established industry player is seeking a passionate Research Scientist to innovate and advance machine learning techniques. This role offers the opportunity to develop impactful research while collaborating across teams to push the boundaries of AI. Ideal candidates will have a track record of innovation, a strong understanding of deep learning algorithms, and a commitment to the ethical implications of AI technology. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to ensuring AI benefits all of humanity and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology.
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$106k-174k yearly est. 2d ago
Research Scientist
Openai 4.2
San Francisco, CA jobs
By applying to this role, you will be considered for Research Scientist roles across all teams at OpenAI. About The Role As a Research Scientist here, you will develop innovative machine learning techniques and advance the research agenda of the team you work on, while also collaborating with peers across the organization. We are looking for people who want to discover simple, generalizable ideas that work well even at large scale, and form part of a broader research vision that unifies the entire company.
We Expect You To
Have a track record of coming up with new ideas or improving upon existing ideas in machine learning, demonstrated by accomplishments such as first author publications or projects.
Possess the ability to own and pursue a research agenda, including choosing impactful research problems and autonomously carrying out long-running projects.
Be excited about OpenAI's approach to research.
Nice To Have
Interested in and thoughtful about the impacts of AI technology.
Past experience in creating high-performance implementations of deep learning algorithms.
About OpenAI
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr
$106k-174k yearly est. 2d ago
Research Scientist, Mathematical Sciences
Openai 4.2
San Francisco, CA jobs
About the Team
The Strategic Deployment team makes frontier models more capable, reliable, and aligned to transform high-impact domains. On one hand, this involves deploying models in real-world, high-stakes settings to drive AI-driven transformation and elicit insights-training data, evaluation methods, and techniques-to shape our frontier model development. On the other hand, we leverage these learnings to build the science and engineering of impactful frontier model deployment.
As a key element of this effort, OpenAI for Science aims to harness AI to accelerate the process of scientific research. This involves building models and an AI-powered platform that speeds up discovery and helps researchers everywhere do more, faster.
About the Role
As a Research Scientist focused on the mathematical sciences, you will help build models, tools, and workflows that move theoretical research-in fields such as mathematics, theoretical physics, and theoretical computer science-forward. You\'ll design domain-specific data and signals, shape training and evaluation, guide how to wire models to scientific tools, and work with the academic community to speed up adoption and impact.
We\'re looking for people who...
Hold a current or recent academic position in mathematical sciences (mathematics, theoretical physics, theoretical computer science) or a related field
Regularly use frontier models in their own research
Move easily between theory and code, and are eager to contribute technically as well as academically
Either know or are eager to learn modern AI and run AI experiments end-to-end
Are strong scientific communicators
Care about rigor and reproducibility in scientific results
This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees.
In this role, you will
Assist in designing and building frontier AI models that are great at solving frontier mathematical sciences problems
Build high-quality scientific datasets and synthetic data pipelines (symbolic, numeric, and simulator-based)
Design reinforcement and grading signals for physics and run reinforcement learning/optimization loops to improve model reasoning
Define and run evals for scientific reasoning, derivations, simulations, and literature grounding; track progress over time
Partner with research labs and the academic community
Drive adoption of frontier AI within the scientific community
Uphold high standards for safety, data governance, and reproducibility
You might thrive in this role if you
Are passionate about pushing the boundaries of your field using AI
Have used ChatGPT to do calculations and prove or improve lemmas in your field of study
Communicate clearly to both scientists and AI engineers; you like collaborating across teams and with academia
Nice to have
Open-source contributions to mathematical science or AI tooling
Experience building or curating domain datasets and benchmarks
Experience engaging a research community (teaching, workshops, tutorials, standards)
About OpenAI
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.
For additional information, please see OpenAI\'s Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act. For unincorporated Los Angeles County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: protect computer hardware entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon termination of employment or end of assignment; and maintain the confidentiality of proprietary, confidential, and non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected information technology systems and related data security obligations.
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Compensation Range: $380K - $460K
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$106k-174k yearly est. 2d ago
Scientist 2, Research & Development
Pyramid Consulting, Inc. 4.1
Skillman, NJ jobs
Immediate need for a talented Scientist 2, Research & Development. This is a 10 months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Skillman, NJ (Hybrid). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID: 26-00524
Pay Range: $35 - $43/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
Key Responsibilities:
Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm (Monday through Friday).
86 Morris Avenue Summit, NJ 1 day per week.
May fluctuate based on needs.
A Product Development Scientist role involves a wide range of activities, including developing and optimizing new product formulations and processes, conducting laboratory testing and evaluations.
Key responsibilities include batching several iterations, ensuring technical accuracy in product development through stability studies, and documentation.
Working with the team, time management, attention to detail, strong analytical skills, strong communication, following the timeline.
Key Requirements and Technology Experience:
Key skills; Consumer Products - Skin Health
BA Degree 2 to 4 years' experience
Our client is a leading Pharmaceutical Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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