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Career Compass Featured Jobs featured
AI Scientist ai
HHMI Janelia, Ashburn, Virginia
Job description: The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scientist is an outstanding independent scientist who develops, implements, and executes innovative AI-based research projects in the pursuit of biological discoveries or the generation of new research tools. AI Scientists create, lead, or participate in research projects of highly variable scale, ranging from individual work to HHMI-wide strategic initiatives. The AI Scientist will work closely with scientists from across the broader HHMI community. They participate in, build, or supervise highly collaborative research teams consisting of other scientists, engineers, and technicians. We are hiring multiple AI Scientists and are open to various levels of experience.
What We Provide:
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A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and welfare benefits. In addition to the base salary described below, this position may also be eligible for incentive pay.
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Generous training and travel opportunities to workshops and conferences.
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Access to state- of- the- art computational infrastructure and extended capabilities provided through assistance from Janelia’s Support teams and Project teams.
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A healthy work-life balance, with on-site childcare, free gyms, on-campus housing, vibrant social and dining spaces, and shuttle-bus service to Janelia from Washington, DC metro area!
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Flexible work arrangements are available.
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Relocation assistance provided for non-local candidates who wish to transition to the Washington, DC, metro area.
What You'll Do:
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Plan, initiate, and rigorously execute independent or collaborative AI-based research; may oversee personnel and budgets toward this goal.
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Perform scientific duties on new and varied problems where only general objectives are stated.
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Explore and develop new methods, skills, and tools. Make research outputs available through peer-reviewed scientific publications, high-quality datasets, code, and applications.
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Collaborate with other scientists, engineers, and technicians across project teams.
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Initiate and be flexible to transfer between projects and groups as appropriate and participate in reviewing other projects and scientists and providing constructive feedback and guidance.
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Perform advanced development work to obtain and maintain technical leadership in the field of AI.
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Assist HHMI and Janelia leadership in planning and execution of program-wide initiatives; ensure coordination with related efforts or other projects and research areas.
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Explore and develop new methods, skills, and tools. Make your research outputs available through peer-reviewed scientific publications, high-quality datasets, code, and applications.
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Adhere to the highest academic, scientific, and ethical standards in all professional activities, including the responsible use of AI technologies.
Postdoctoral Research Associate postdoc
Washington State University, Department of Anthropology
Pullman, WA
Job description: The Meehan Lab in the Department of Anthropology at Washington State University (WSU) has a Postdoctoral Research Associate position available for a full-time, twelve-month fixed-term appointment located in Pullman, WA with the potential for remote work. At the intersection of social and biological sciences, the Meehan Lab is studying human milk composition and its associations with mother-infant environments, including the relationship between and among cannabis use during lactation and holistic human milk composition and infant development.
This postdoctoral fellow will join with an interdisciplinary team at Washington State University, University of Idaho, and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory to study human milk, cannabis, and multi-omics!
This is a one-year position. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin the appointment on January 1, 2025. Renewal depends on satisfactory performance, the continued need for the position, and funding continuation.
The successful candidate is expected to:
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Conduct analysis for an NIH-funded project focused on characterizing and comparing multi-omics human milk data and investigate associations between and among milk cannabinoid concentrations, substance use patterns, selected maternal characteristics, and milk proteome, metabolome, and lipidome profiles;
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Contribute to and lead co-authored papers;
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Present work at a national and/or international meeting;
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Assist with managing a research team;
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Mentor undergraduate and graduate students working on the project.
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article3 Tips to Avoid Job Search Burnout
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Job searching can feel like a marathon, especially if you’ve been at it for weeks or even months. As we close the year, we want to remind you to take time to recharge and reset from the job of job searching before you’re burnt out.
Here are three tips to help you avoid burnout while keeping your momentum and positivity going as we round out 2024.
Tip 1: Set Realistic Goals and Celebrate Small Wins
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Set a reasonable schedule for job searching and make it at a time of day that works best for you. Use this schedule to set firm boundaries and prevent burnout by “clocking out” when the day ends.
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Keep a journal or tracker to document your job search progress so you have a visual or written record of how hard you’re working.
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Celebrate your job search milestones, big or small, to help maintain your confidence and motivation (e.g., perfecting your resume, making a new connection, or succeeding in an interview).
Tip 2: Stay Organized and Keep Networking
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Use tools like spreadsheets, apps, or journals to track applications, deadlines, and follow-ups. These tools will help keep you focused and feel more in control of your job search.
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Incorporate networking, be it in person or online, to help break up your day, learn from others, and add a bit of fun to your job search!
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Review your progress weekly to stay on top of tasks and avoid overwhelm.
Tip 3: Take Breaks and Actually Enjoy Them
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Be sure to include breaks in your job search day to allow your brain to refocus. Remember: breaks aren’t wasted time; they build the energy you need to stay productive.
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Allow yourself a break over the holidays and use this time to reconnect with colleagues, mentors, or friends to lift your spirits and maybe even find out about new opportunities you hadn’t considered!
Reflection and Renewal
While it might seem like companies are slowing down at the end of the year, many are preparing for the new year and may still be hiring, but if you feel like you’re on the cusp of burnout in your job search, consider stepping back and taking a break. Use this time to reassess your career goals, fine-tune your resume, or even learn a new skill to strengthen your profile.
Most importantly, don’t forget to focus on your well-being. The job market may be unpredictable, but taking care of yourself will ensure you’re ready to seize the right opportunity when it comes along.
Final Thoughts
It’s important to remember that your worth isn’t defined by your job title or the speed of your progress. Job searching is a journey that can be challenging and feel like an uphill battle, but it’s also a journey that can lead to personal growth and self-discovery.
As you head into the new year, take a deep breath, keep your eyes on your goals, and know that you’re not alone in this process. Here’s to a successful and joyful 2025!
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