• Conduct groundbreaking research in generative audio using diffusion or flow matching models, with a focus on one or more of the following areas: • Vocal Synthesis — Research in vocal and speech synthesis, along with related areas such as ML-based audio processing and signal processing. • Post-Training — Research in post-training techniques for music generation, including preference alignment methods (such as DPO, RLHF, or KTO), reward model design and training, and reinforcement learning to improve output quality, controllability, and human preference adherence. • Editing — Research in iterative music generation and audio editing, including capabilities such as stem replacement, instrumentation change, mood changes (while preserving content), tempo changes, and structure changes. • Run large-scale experiments with access to Spotify's extensive infrastructure and an audience of more than 700 million monthly active users. • Create practical applications that harness generative technologies and push the boundaries of what's possible in listening experiences. • Collaborate as part of a cross-functional team—working closely with scientists, engineers, product managers, designers, user researchers, and analysts—to craft innovative solutions to complex challenges. • Have a direct impact on Spotify's products, tools, and services, working on projects that influence the entire organization. • Engage with the broader research community by publishing your findings, delivering talks, and attending top conferences.

• Join Prolific's Integrity team, which protects the platform from fraud and misuse • Help shape the role and create structure where there isn't much yet • Spot problems worth solving and start on them, rather than waiting to be assigned • Collaborate with others

Title: Senior Public Health Research Scientist (Atlanta, Georgia REMOTE ROLE) Location: Atlanta United States Job Description: time type Full time job requisition id R2602331 SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH SCIENTIST ICF is seeking a well-organized and detail-oriented candidate with public health research and evaluation experience to support federal public health evaluation projects. This role will work remote in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct and contribute to leadership of evaluations of federal initiatives. - Develop evaluation plans, logic models, evaluation questions, data collection and analysis plans, and evaluation reports. - Contribute to the development of reports, manuscripts, briefing materials, etc. - Provide oversight to data collection and analysis. Required Qualifications: - Masters Degree in public health, public administration, health policy, data analytics, economics, or related field. - Minimum 8 years of experience in research, program evaluation, data collection, or data analysis within public-sector, healthcare, or grant-funded environments. - Experience with public health program evaluation, including development of evaluation plans, logic models, data collection and analysis plans, and reports. - Experience with government-funded national program evaluations. - Expert in Microsoft Office 365 and Windows, including experience using Excel. - This position requires a HHS (Health and Human Services) background check. Applicants will be subject to a government security investigation to obtain clearance prior to start date. Preferred Experience: - Professional or educational experience in diabetes or other chronic disease prevention. - Experience with using a statistical package (e.g., R, Stata, SAS). - Experience using qualitative analysis software (e.g., MAXQDA, ATLAS.ti). - Experience with CDC or other federal health agencies. Professional Skills: - Proactive and problem-solving approach to challenges - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a large team - Strong written and oral communication skills - Excellent organizational and project management skills and knowledge - Attention to detail - Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment #PT26ICF #PTCD #Indeed Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.  Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.   Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $74,090.00 - $125,954.00

Role Description Our public health group is growing and we’re currently seeking a Research Scientist to work in our Public Health Solutions Portfolio. Key Responsibilities: - Perform routine data management tasks (data cleaning, data processing, merging data files). - Perform data validations/quality assurance, potentially including conversations with survey respondents to ensure data are correct. - Perform complex and advanced statistical analyses. Prepare reports, manuscripts, briefing materials, etc. - Contribute to the development of: - Data management and data analyses plans; - Procedures for data collection (including recommendations among different sampling plans, data sources, and cost/time investments); - Written or visual reports (dashboards, infographics); - Proposal or grant submissions, including but not limited to technical writing. Qualifications - Master’s in a relevant field (e.g., public health, psychology, statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology). - Minimum of three years of experience involving management and analysis of quantitative data. Requirements - Demonstrated ability to formulate and execute technical approaches to data management or analyses processes. - Proficiency in statistical analysis, particularly in SAS and R. Preferred Experience - Professional or educational experience in behavioral health (mental health or substance use treatment or prevention). - Experience developing dashboards or infographics in Tableau or similar tools. - Experience with program evaluation. - Experience with qualitative analysis. Professional Skills - Proactive and problem-solving approach to challenges. - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a large team. - Strong written and oral communication skills. - Excellent organizational and project management skills and knowledge. - Attention to detail. - Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Benefits - We are an equal opportunity employer. - Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. - Pay Range: $61,232.00 - $104,094.00 based on full-time employment.