8,201 Ecological Research jobs in the United States

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Euclid - 22801  
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time  
Function: Research & Development  
Req ID: 27300  

Purpose

To design, develop and evaluate welding machines and associated processes; to conduct applied research into new areas of welding machine design and/or on new welding processes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilizes and applies experience in a broad range of fields to understand weld machine development process and interactions between machine design and weld process development/optimization; collaborates with team members and members of the department, providing the benefit of this understanding to enhance the execution of projects
• Develops new welding machines, software, welding processes and/or test methodologies in accordance with company policies/procedures and in consideration of: 
• Market needs, requiring direct interface with customers, sales and marketing
• Industry codes, standards, and specifications, and
• Manufacturing process capabilities, requiring direct interface with manufacturing and methods personnel
• Establishes standards and methodologies for and conducts evaluations of product performance
• Develops/refines test methods, as applicable, to support new product development, product evaluations, and competitive benchmarking
• Facilitates development of manufacturing process capabilities to support introduction of new products
• Works with minimal direct supervision, conferring with superiors as needed; has appreciable latitude for independent action or decision
• May provide task oriented direction to Technicians, Technologists and/or Engineers Level I/II/III in the execution of development projects
• Structures projects for and provides supervision and mentoring to Engineering Interns
• Maintains records of all work in process and documents interim/final results in the applicable format; these include Project Definitions, Milestone Plans, ES Reports, Technical Reports, Project Tracking Progress Reports and presentations at meetings, seminars, and conferences

Basic Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in Engineering (or equivalent).  Degree in Welding Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 8 years engineering experience.
• Processes and applies a broad knowledge of engineering and scientific principles, practices and procedures, within the field of specialization, to the completion of difficult assignments.
• Computer literate with working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access and MS PowerPoint, as a minimum.
• Possesses and applies both practical and fundamental understanding of various arc welding processes.
• Experience with Robotic Programming.
• Experience with numerical modeling tools including Python is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Works effectively in a cross-functional team environment

Job Rate: Salary Grade

***The established grade and range for this job is listed above. All applicants should understand that, if selected for a posted job, the actual pay rate will generally fall within the range of the stated grade. Most typically, the pay rate will be set towards the lower end of the range and may vary slightly, depending upon candidate qualifications.

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Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Euclid - 22801  
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time  
Function: Research & Development  
Req ID: 27300  

Purpose

To design, develop and evaluate welding machines and associated processes; to conduct applied research into new areas of welding machine design and/or on new welding processes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilizes and applies experience in a broad range of fields to understand weld machine development process and interactions between machine design and weld process development/optimization; collaborates with team members and members of the department, providing the benefit of this understanding to enhance the execution of projects
• Develops new welding machines, software, welding processes and/or test methodologies in accordance with company policies/procedures and in consideration of: 
• Market needs, requiring direct interface with customers, sales and marketing
• Industry codes, standards, and specifications, and
• Manufacturing process capabilities, requiring direct interface with manufacturing and methods personnel
• Establishes standards and methodologies for and conducts evaluations of product performance
• Develops/refines test methods, as applicable, to support new product development, product evaluations, and competitive benchmarking
• Facilitates development of manufacturing process capabilities to support introduction of new products
• Works with minimal direct supervision, conferring with superiors as needed; has appreciable latitude for independent action or decision
• May provide task oriented direction to Technicians, Technologists and/or Engineers Level I/II/III in the execution of development projects
• Structures projects for and provides supervision and mentoring to Engineering Interns
• Maintains records of all work in process and documents interim/final results in the applicable format; these include Project Definitions, Milestone Plans, ES Reports, Technical Reports, Project Tracking Progress Reports and presentations at meetings, seminars, and conferences

Basic Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in Engineering (or equivalent).  Degree in Welding Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 8 years engineering experience.
• Processes and applies a broad knowledge of engineering and scientific principles, practices and procedures, within the field of specialization, to the completion of difficult assignments.
• Computer literate with working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access and MS PowerPoint, as a minimum.
• Possesses and applies both practical and fundamental understanding of various arc welding processes.
• Experience with Robotic Programming.
• Experience with numerical modeling tools including Python is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Works effectively in a cross-functional team environment

Job Rate: Salary Grade

***The established grade and range for this job is listed above. All applicants should understand that, if selected for a posted job, the actual pay rate will generally fall within the range of the stated grade. Most typically, the pay rate will be set towards the lower end of the range and may vary slightly, depending upon candidate qualifications.

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Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Title: Research Scientist I - Analytical Chemistry

Location: Fort Worth, TX (Onsite)

Duration: 6 months with possible extension

Job Description:

• The individual will need to have a background in analytical chemistry and experience working in an analytical lab. It is preferred to have experience with common bench chemistry techniques such as preparation of reagent and buffers, titration, auto-titration, pipetting, etc.
• Experience with chromatographic separation (HPLC, GC) and/or metrological instrumentation is a plus.
• The individual will need to follow established procedures, protocols, or best practices to analyze development samples for medical device projects.
• Perform assigned tasks under minimal supervision in support of approved projects and documents.
• They will be required to execute a well-designed study, conducts testing and analyzes data without deviation following established procedures under general supervision.
• Applies general technical skills to complete assigned work and solves routine problems of limited scope.
• Thoroughly and clearly documents experiments in laboratory notebook per Good Documentation Practice (GDP) and assists in preparation of Technical Documents; may provide assistance in the design of next experiment.
• Communicates and collaborates with colleagues within functional sub-team, and with supervisor and/or senior staff. Receives technical guidance from senior staff. General upkeep of laboratory, including equipment/ instrumentation. Revise procedures and technical reports as needed.

Must haves:

• Chromatography
• Bench Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Laboratory
• GxP
• Data Review
• Continuous Learning
• Digital and Technology Savvy/Proficient
• Minimum requirements
• BS degree or equivalent years of directly related experience

In Preferred Section:

BS degree in Scientific discipline; Chemistry preferred

**Summary:**
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

**Summary:**
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

**Research Scientist**
**Requisition Number:** 66485
**Location:** Boulder Colorado
**Employment Type:** Research Faculty
**Schedule:** Full Time
**Posting Close Date:** 01-Nov-2025
**Date Posted:**
**Job Summary**
The University of Colorado's Center for Health and Neuroscience, Genes, and Environment (CUChange) has a Full-Time Postdoctoral Research Associate position available. Principal investigators are Dr. Cinnamon Bidwell and Dr. Tim Curran.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
**Who We Are**
We are a motivated team that conducts transdisciplinary research exploring factors linked with health and risk behavior in regard to recreational and medicinal Cannabis use, anxiety, pain management, memory, and cognition. This position is well suited for a Ph.D. graduate pursuing a research career in cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience, translational human participant research, or other clinical or biomedical research.
**What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be**
Expected responsibilities:
+ We seek a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate to aid with NIH-funded studies, including ERP studies of acute influences of THC and CBD on memory encoding and retrieval processes and clinical trials focused on biobehavioral health outcomes, such as substance use, pain, anxiety, sleep, and immune markers.
+ Primary responsibilities include the supervision, design, implementation, analysis, and publication of EEG and clinically relevant data.
+ The postdoctoral research associate will be responsible for coordinating with the Pl and investigative team in order to manage the collection of behavioral and biological data, correspondence with the IRB regarding updates and amendments to relevant protocols, and supervision and training of research staff.
+ The postdoctoral research associate will work closely with the PI to ensure data quality control and the assurance of data safety and monitoring, and in this role will assist the PI to conduct quarterly meetings with the external Data Safety and Monitoring Board.
+ Support for grant writing, data management and analysis, and manuscript preparation will also be expected.
+ Specifically, it is expected that the postdoctoral research associate will take a lead role in analyzing data, preparing data for presentation at professional conferences, and will collaborate with the PI and Co-Investigators to submit manuscripts for publication.
**What We Can Offer**
$63,000 - $68,000 (annual) depending on experience.
**Benefits**
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits ( , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder ( .
**Be Statements**
Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.
**What We Require**
Required qualifications include the following:
+ Ph.D. in psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, or another related field
+ EEG/ERP experience
+ Research experience in cognitive psychology or related areas
**What You Will Need**
+ Experience with computer programming, computer networking, and MATLAB.
+ Experience conducting human participant research appointments and eligibility screenings.
+ Strong communication and organizational skills.
+ Ability to work collaboratively with study staff, postdoctoral researchers, undergraduates, principal investigators, and other laboratories.
**Special Instructions**
To apply, please submit the following materials:
1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources Department using an approved online vendor. However, if your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version as an Optional document.
Please apply by the 11/1/25 for consideration. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. ( compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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**Summary:**
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

**Summary:**
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

**Summary:**
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