Top Research Associate Jobs

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will engage in independent research in mathematics, focusing on large-scale computation and data-driven methods, utilizing Empire AI and collaborating with researchers.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct research on aquatic remote sensing, develop computational workflows, mentor students, and prepare scholarly publications.

The postdoctoral research associate will conduct research using large-scale computation, design algorithms for GPU clusters, and engage with the mathematical community.

Support energy equity research by collecting and analyzing company and industry data, building and maintaining financial models and databases, preparing research reports, interacting with clients and management teams, attending conferences, and providing administrative and client support under tight deadlines.

Lead and execute antibody validation studies (primarily IHC) including experimental design, staining optimization, image analysis, data interpretation, SOP drafting, mentorship of junior staff, cross-functional collaboration, and laboratory operations support (equipment, inventory, safety).

The Senior Research Associate supports clinical trials, mentors junior staff, ensures data accuracy, collects protocol data, and assists with research protocol development.

The Clinical Research Associate will manage clinical trials, ensure compliance and data integrity, and collaborate with site staff and investigators.

Manage and curate large datasets for animal influenza studies, report to funders, prepare data for submission to CEIRR and agencies, maintain compliance documentation (IBC, IACUC), assist with grants and manuscripts, and support occasional lab tasks and training.

Design, optimize, and execute cellular, molecular, and biochemical assays and high-content imaging using cardiac/skeletal muscle models. Perform mammalian cell culture, transfection, and downstream analyses (Western blot, RT-qPCR, immunofluorescence). Analyze and visualize data, maintain ELN records, review literature and omics datasets, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance therapeutic candidates through discovery and preclinical development.

Engineer yeast strains to produce small molecules via genome editing and molecular biology techniques. Maintain lab records, design constructs, optimize workflows, analyze data, and collaborate with fermentation teams.

Conduct research at the intersection of AI, operations research, and decision making to develop, test, and calibrate optimization-based models predicting future skill demand. Perform large-scale data analysis with public and private datasets, run simulations, write manuscripts and grant proposals, assist with lab maintenance, and collaborate with academic and industry partners.

Perform GMP-compliant purification of proteins and polyclonal/monoclonal antibodies using column chromatography and aseptic techniques. Complete batch records, maintain equipment calibration and inventory, support audits, revise SOPs, and follow safety and documentation practices in a regulated laboratory environment.

Provide research, writing, and program support for the Japan Chair on US-Japan relations, economic statecraft, technology, and defense industrial base topics; draft memos and reports, support events and administrative tasks, monitor policy developments, and assist senior staff on research projects and outreach.

Conduct and maintain mini-strip and replicated field trials: seed prep, planting, plot maintenance, data collection (stand counts, vigor, flowering, disease, physical traits), harvest, equipment maintenance, warehousing, and reporting. Coordinate with cooperators, perform travel and equipment transport, apply crop protection products, and supervise staff as needed.

The Research Associate will support the Budget and Entitlement Policy team by producing research summaries, analyzing fiscal data, and assisting with administrative tasks to promote Cato's mission.

The Research Associate will perform LC-MS/MS assays, process data, develop lab skills, and collaborate with colleagues to streamline procedures.

Execute ligand binding, molecular assays, and flow cytometry under senior guidance. Operate ELISA, PCR, and related platforms, process and analyze data, prepare client-ready summaries, and support process improvements while collaborating across teams.

The Equity Research Associate will maintain financial models, write research reports, analyze industry news, and engage with investors.

The Research Associate I performs bioassays for protein evaluation, optimizes and validates assays, cultures cell lines, and maintains lab documentation.

The Research Associate I will support immunoassay product development and manufacturing, including experimental design, testing, troubleshooting, and customer support in a lab environment.

The role involves preparing cryo-EM grids, generating datasets, optimizing workflows, supporting clients, collaborating cross-functionally, and maintaining documentation for molecular structure studies.

Execute thin-film deposition and nanofabrication (PVD, PLD, ALD) at partner cleanrooms and in-house, perform structural and functional characterization (XRD/XRR, ellipsometry, SEM/EDX, 4-point probe), maintain high-quality experimental records for AI training, support in-situ metrology (RHEED, real-time ellipsometry), collaborate with AI/materials teams, troubleshoot processes, and follow strict safety and cleanroom protocols.

Develop and deploy AI-driven laboratory workflows for high-throughput crystallization screening and optimization. Create computer-vision methods to detect and track crystal growth, build closed-loop optimization and recommendation systems, integrate ML models with robotics and imaging platforms, construct scalable data pipelines combining metadata, images and diffraction results, evaluate and deploy models in user workflows, collaborate with beamline and lab staff, and document and publish results.

Plan, design, and execute basic biological research on NK cell receptor regulation. Perform advanced molecular biology, cell culture, flow cytometry, western blotting, immunoprecipitation, animal procedures, data analysis, and assist with manuscripts, funding proposals, and laboratory coordination.

Execute end-to-end cross-linking mass spectrometry (XLMS) experiments, run and maintain HPLC/LC-MS systems, perform bacterial and mammalian protein expression and purification, troubleshoot workflows, maintain ELN records, develop SOPs, train teammates, and collaborate with computational biologists and chemists to integrate XLMS data into drug discovery.