Biometrics and AI Research Scientist Thales SABiometrics and AI Research ScientistPasadena, CAThales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance. Thales is looking for a Biometrics and AI Research Scientist in our Pasadena, California-based biometric algorithms team who will lead and conduct applied research towards the implementation and improvement of the algorithms underlying our world-class biometric product line.
Senior Data Scientist Engineer - SFL Scientific DeloitteSenior Data Scientist Engineer - SFL ScientificLos Angeles, CA$128,000–$252,500 / yearWorking with a team of interdisciplinary data scientists, engineers, architects, and consultants, our work includes novel areas such as cancer detection, drug discovery, optimizing population health and clinical trials, autonomous systems and edge AI, agentic solutions, and consumer product innovation. From strategy to execution, this team delivers integrated, end-to-end support and advisory services covering valuation modeling, cost optimization, restructuring, business design and transformation, infrastructure and real estate, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and sustainability.
Postdoctoral Scientist - Ajami Lab - Department of Neurology ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARINGPostdoctoral Scientist - Ajami Lab - Department of NeurologyLos Angeles, CAJob Description Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research Take action now by applying to this great opportunity Cedars-Sinai offers scientists unparalleled access to ground breaking technologies facilities and resources for conducting research related to an impressive range of diseases and disorders from cancer cardiology and digestive diseases to genetics genomics neurosciences and womens health. Dr. Bahareh Ajami invites you to consider this Posdoctoral Scientist opportunity to join her dynamic team About the Team The Ajami Lab is establishing a new research program at Cedars-Sinai focused on immune mechanisms of hearing loss.
Associate Scientist (Pharmaceutical Sciences) Ultimate Staffing ServicesAssociate Scientist (Pharmaceutical Sciences)Irvine, California$45–$55 / hourFamiliarity with analytical techniques used to characterize drug substance or drug products (e.g., HPLC, UV-Vis spectroscopy, particle size analysis, dissolution, rheology, pH, osmolality, viscosity, or related techniques). Under supervision of the Manager and Sr Scientist of Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Associate Scientist will be involved in the development, designing, and performing and/or management of experiments to support products' development at various stages of their lifecycles.
NewAssociate Scientist - PS Ultimate Staffing ServicesAssociate Scientist - PSIrvine, California$45–$55 / hourFamiliarity with analytical techniques used to characterize drug substance or drug products (e.g., HPLC, UV-Vis spectroscopy, particle size analysis, dissolution, rheology, pH, osmolality, viscosity, or related techniques). Under supervision of the Manager and Sr Scientist of Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Associate Scientist will be involved in the development, designing, and performing and/or management of experiments to support products' development at various stages of their lifecycles.
Pediatrics Developmental & Stem Cell Biology - Assistant Professor (Cedars-Sinai Research Scientist I) Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterPediatrics Developmental & Stem Cell Biology - Assistant Professor (Cedars-Sinai Research Scientist I)Los Angeles, CA$71,094–$235,019 / yearExamples include investigating how high-fat diets may promote liver cancer as well as the effects of near weightlessness on iPSCs in conjunction with NASA, connections among diabetes and chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer, and the genetic underpinnings of disease, exploiting the potential of stem cells, leveraging nanotechnology, parsing big data, and assessing how gender and metabolism impact health. The Department of Pediatrics at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's is recruiting an independent Research Scientist faculty member (Assistant Professor faculty rank) to join a new Center specializing in Developmental and Stem Cell Biology.
AI Research Scientist - Agentic AI for Materials Discovery Meta Platforms IncAI Research Scientist - Agentic AI for Materials DiscoveryPasadena, CADesign, implement, and optimize LLM-orchestrated multi-agent systems for autonomous materials discovery pipelines Build specialized AI sub-agents that operate within a closed-loop discovery framework Integrate agentic AI workflows with computational chemistry tools (DFT, MD, Monte Carlo) and HPC infrastructure Develop and fine-tune retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems over scientific literature corpora for real-time knowledge synthesis Collaborate with materials scientists, computational chemists, and ML researchers to translate domain workflows into autonomous agent architectures Evaluate and benchmark agent performance on materials discovery tasks - measuring accuracy, throughput, and synthetic viability of generated candidates Contribute to open-source tooling and publish research at top-tier venues (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, or domain journals)Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience PhD in AI, Computer Science, Computational Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field 2+ years of experience with large language models, prompt engineering, or agentic AI frameworks (e.g., React, tool-use agents, multi-agent orchestration) Demonstrated programming skills in Python and experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, or similar) Demonstrated experience in building end-to-end AI systems that integrate external tools and APIs Familiarity with at least one domain: computational chemistry, molecular simulation, or materials informatics Experience building multi-agent or LLM-orchestrated systems for scientific applications Familiarity with atomistic simulation tools (VASP, Gaussian, LAMMPS, ASE) or cheminformatics libraries Publications at peer-reviewed ML or domain conferences Experience with retrieval-augmented generation, knowledge graphs, or scientific literature mining Understanding of crystal structure prediction, molecular dynamics, or quantum chemistry workflows Experience with HPC job orchestrationMeta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. This role sits within Meta's Reality Labs Research, in the Material and Systems Innovation team, which develops advanced materials for two of Meta's most ambitious hardware frontiers: lightweight, all-day wearable AR glasses and next-generation sensing and actuating materials for robotics.
Senior Scientist California Institute of TechnologySenior ScientistPasadena, CASupport the current lead with overseeing the Caltech Optical Sciences Group, including technical, budget, resource, and task management Provide technical guidance as well as technical oversight to matrixed engineering and science staff working on optics, opto-electronics, and interferometry. The LIGO Laboratory's mission spans a broad and vibrant array of activities related to gravitational-wave physics and astronomy, including detector operations, R&D toward detector improvements, gravitational-wave astrophysics, observatory operations, and education and public outreach.
NewPostdoctoral Scientist - Gao Lab - Biomedical Imaging Research Institute Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterPostdoctoral Scientist - Gao Lab - Biomedical Imaging Research InstituteCalifornia, CAWorking independently but in close cooperation and in consultation with Dr. Gao and other Research Scientists, the Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period. We use advanced neuroimaging technologies (MR, PET, etc.) combined with biological, behavioral and neuropsychological testing to probe the central question of how our brain develops and functions under both normal and abnormal conditions.
Principal Data Scientist Warner Bros. Discovery IncPrincipal Data ScientistBurbank, CA$227,850–$423,150 / yearThe Principal Research Scientist (Recommender systems) will lead large and complex technical projects by developing innovative machine learning algorithms and directing the work of talented Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) researchers and engineers towards building scalable ML solutions for HBO Max. The person in the role will partner closely with product, engineering, content, marketing, and research stakeholders across WBD to identify ML opportunities, accelerate AI innovation, and to ensure delivery of impactful solutions for the business.
Research Scientist, Optical Systems Meta Platforms IncResearch Scientist, Optical SystemsPasadena, CAExperience with nanoimprint lithography (NIL) or roll-to-roll patterning Experience fabricating diffractive optical elements, waveguides, or photonic structuresMeta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Research Scientist, Safety-Critical Control, Robotics, SAF Lab Amazon.com IncResearch Scientist, Safety-Critical Control, Robotics, SAF LabPasadena, CAFormalize the interplay between models used in the CBF safety filter and the full order dynamics of the robotic systems, establishing formal guarantees even if the full order system dynamics is not known and contains learning-based elements. A key challenge will be to understand the interplay with CBF theory and learned control policies, constructing safety filters that internalize learned policies and utilizing CBFs in learning to internalize safety.
Postdoctoral Scientist - Svendsen Lab - Regenerative Medicine Institute Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterPostdoctoral Scientist - Svendsen Lab - Regenerative Medicine InstituteLos Angeles, CAThis Postdoctoral Scientist position will focus primarily on Parkinson's disease (PD), with an emphasis on patient-derived iPSC models of young-onset Parkinson's disease (YOPD) and precision-medicine approaches to understanding disease heterogeneity. Investigate disease-relevant phenotypes including alterations in -synuclein biology, lysosomal and autophagic function, mitochondrial function, cellular metabolism, oxidative stress, neuronal activity, and dopamine production and release.
Postdoctoral Scientist - Yang Lab - Biomedical Imaging Research Insitute Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterPostdoctoral Scientist - Yang Lab - Biomedical Imaging Research InsituteCalifornia, CAcfMRI utilizes oxygenation-sensitive MRI signal and controlled coronary artery stimulations to detect impaired coronary artery function without ionizing radiation, exogenous contrast agents and pharmacological stress agents. The Biomedical Imaging Research Institute (BIRI) is an interdisciplinary research program dedicated to developing and applying state‑of-the-art imaging technologies to today's most pressing translational research and clinical questions.
Machine Learning User Research Scientist (Ph.D. required) Exponent Inc.Machine Learning User Research Scientist (Ph.D. required)Los Angeles, California$130,000–$140,000 / yearFull timeYou will be responsible for: Supporting a range of consulting activities related to large-scale local and global programs to build custom datasets for machine learning algorithms including protocol development, data collection, data management, and analysis. D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physiology, Human Factors, or a related engineering/scientific field (such as Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Applied Physics, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Robotics).
Postdoctoral Scientist - Dyadic Research Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterPostdoctoral Scientist - Dyadic ResearchLos Angeles, CAWorking closely with the Principal Investigator, the scholar will contribute to high-impact publications, grant-supported research activities, and the development of evidence-based interventions that improve patient outcomes across diverse populations. The Postdoctoral Scholar will lead advanced quantitative analyses using dyadic and multilevel modeling approaches to support innovative cancer prevention and control research within the Tan Lab at Cedars-Sinai.
NewData Scientist VCA IncData ScientistLos Angeles, CA$107,656–$161,485 / yearOperating at the intersection of data science, pricing strategy, and business decision‑making, the Data Scientist translates analytical questions into robust statistical and machine‑learning models (e.g., price elasticity, demand forecasting, and segmentation) and translates model outputs into clear, actionable insights for pricing leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders. In addition to hands‑on model development, the Data Scientist is responsible for validating analytical approaches, documenting assumptions and limitations, and partnering with analysts and technical teams (e.g., data engineering) to enable scalable data pipelines and production‑ready model deployment into dashboards and decision tools.
Entry Level Data Scientist/Analyst/Java full stack developer SynergisticITEntry Level Data Scientist/Analyst/Java full stack developerSanta Monica, CA$90,000–$120,000 / yearTemporaryContractorFull timeSince 2010, we've helped thousands of candidates land full-time jobs at tech leaders like Google, Apple, PayPal, Visa, Western Union, Wells Fargo, Client, Paypal, Banking, Wayfair, Client, Client and hundreds more with Job offers of $95k to $154k. Currently, We are looking for entry-level software programmers, Java Full stack developers, Python/Java developers, Data analysts/Data Engineers/ Data Scientists, Machine Learning engineers for full time positions with clients.
AI Research Scientist - Machine Learning for Behavioral AI Meta Platforms IncAI Research Scientist - Machine Learning for Behavioral AIPasadena, CAWe identify key technology gaps requiring step-change innovation, build AI-driven autonomous discovery pipelines to compress development timelines, leverage external partners to accelerate research, and deliver high-quality technology solutions through cross-functional, high-performing teams. Working at the frontier of deep generative modeling, computational chemistry, and agentic AI, you will develop and deploy state-of-the-art models - including diffusion models, flow matching, and transformer-based architectures - that predict and generate stable crystal structures and molecular candidates with target properties.
Machine Learning Scientist Spotter, IncMachine Learning ScientistCulver City, CA$167,000–$185,000 / yearSolid grasp of core RL training objectives and loss functions, including temporal-difference and Bellman error losses (Q-learning, DQN), policy gradient objectives (REINFORCE, actor-critic advantage estimation), and clipped surrogate objectives (PPO, TRPO), with an understanding of when each applies and how they behave in training. Developing reward models, feedback models, and objective functions that translate noisy, sparse, delayed, or implicit signals into reliable model training and evaluation targets, and diagnosing and mitigating reward hacking and feedback loops in deployed systems.