Role Description Are you a passionate scientist with expertise in plant toxicology, agricultural chemistry, analytical chemical methods, spectroscopy techniques, and molecular biology methods? Are you ready to support the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) in their mission to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone by supporting complex and leading-edge research and development (R&D) projects designed to arrive at high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems? In this role, you will collaborate with the ARPA-H Program Manager and team to effectuate bold ARPA-H research initiatives, support the development, funding, and management of new and existing R&D programs to meet ARPA-H’s mission to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. This role will support the management of programs and projects in topics pertaining to molecular discovery of next generation herbicides and related treatments to maintain high crop productivity while minimizing the impact on human health. This is a remote position. These SETA duties include but are not limited to: - Contribute to a multidisciplinary team developing breakthrough technologies for: - Molecular discovery of next generation herbicides and related treatments to maintain high crop productivity while minimizing the impact on human health, - Monitoring agricultural chemicals in and around farms, - Novel, economically sustainable weed control methods, and - Next generation, non-contact chemical analysis tools for medical products. - Provide subject matter expertise on plant toxicology, with emphasis on herbicide mechanisms of action, phytotoxicity, molecular markers of effectiveness, and the fate of agrochemicals in ecological systems, soil, and water. - Evaluate technical proposals for scientific merit and innovation. Provide feedback, organize reviewer comments, draft recommendations and project summaries, and presentation materials. - Perform market and regulatory analyses, technical due diligence, literature reviews and generate briefing documents summarizing technical topics related to: - The interplay between farming practices, agricultural chemicals, soil health, worker safety, and consumer health, and - Various types of spectrometry and other non-contact chemical analysis of drugs and other medical products for quality and safety. - Develop technical and administrative programmatic documentation on short timelines to communicate technical approach, progress, cost, schedule and risk for advanced technology development efforts. - Assist, support, and provide advice to the Program Manager to further the development and progress of new and existing programs. - Conduct thorough technical scientific evaluation of the current R&D landscape to identify gaps in research portfolios and address critical needs that are aligned with the ARPA-H mission. - Monitor and track performers' progress toward established metrics. - Read and digest complex information and develop team and executive level briefings for technical and non-technical audiences. - Integrate into an existing team to support current ARPA-H efforts and operate independently and in a group environment in support of technical R&D efforts. - Perform basic administrative tasks such as collecting, sorting, analyzing, and writing internal programmatic reports/briefings on relevant topics in a health-related field. - Some CONUS travel is expected (~10-20%) as needed to fully support the Program Manager and Program. Qualifications - A PhD in a related field with 2+ years of experience is preferred; MS in a related field with 5+ years of experience or a BA in a related field with 7+ years of experience is acceptable. - Experience in plant toxicology and/or agricultural chemistry, analytical chemical methods, spectroscopy techniques, and molecular biology methods. - Experience in the development and/or evaluation of analytical chemistry methods for agricultural applications; field-deployable sensing platforms; biosensor-based detection systems; and spectroscopic or chromatographic techniques. - Familiarity with industry leaders and disrupters AI-enabled and high-throughput methods of herbicide development, including biological herbicides; precision agriculture technologies; and agrochemical remediation; and chemical sensing and detection. - Desired familiarity with USDA and EPA regulated agricultural technologies and policies and intersections with FDA on biotechnology. - Experience coordinating independent verification and validation, and previous experience managing programs with cooperative agreements, Other Transaction (OT) awards, milestone-based contracts, FFRDCs, interagency efforts, and commercialization efforts. - Ideal candidates must have strong PowerPoint and Excel skills, which include proficiency with keyboard shortcuts and ability to create PPT slides and Excel files on the fly during a meeting in a high-pressure environment. - Professional curiosity, continuous drive for learning, and the ability to focus on assigned tasks are critical attributes of the ideal candidate. - Ability to communicate complex scientific ideas to broad audiences, digest basic and applied research across areas of biotechnology and apply to health capability gaps, and demonstrate a willingness to explore the scientific literature for emerging biotechnology. - Team oriented with exceptional communication, writing, and organizational skills. - Expertise anticipating and mitigating ethical, legal, and societal implications of high-profile research efforts is desired. - Must be able to obtain a federal government Public Trust clearance. Desired Skills - Prior experience supporting ARPA-like programs (e.g., DARPA, IARPA, APRA-E) or U.S. DoD advanced development programs is desired, but not required. - Prior support to executives managing large budget programs in an R&D environment is preferred.

Role Description We are seeking Research Scientists to lead deep, foundational AI research and post-research implementation that powers our next-generation enterprise AI platform, Apollo. This role will focus on advanced platform capabilities such as memory architectures, orchestration layers (intent, tone, personality), reinforcement learning systems, and comprehensive evaluation frameworks across models, inputs, and outputs. This is not just a feature-iteration role or just a research role, it is a discovery-driven position focused on building new AI capabilities that enable full end-to-end enterprise adoption. Responsibilities - Conduct advanced research across memory systems, orchestration frameworks, reinforcement learning, and evaluation layers - Design novel AI architectures that support persistent memory, controllable agent behavior, and enterprise-grade reliability - Develop advanced evaluation frameworks that assess not only model performance, but also input integrity, output quality, safety, and alignment - Explore and prototype new AI platform layers through continuous discovery and experimentation - Translate cutting-edge research into production-ready capabilities in partnership with engineering teams - Publish internal research memos, technical documentation, architectural proposals, external white papers, and external patents What You’ll Build - Advanced memory layers (long-term, contextual, structured memory systems) - Orchestration systems for intent, tone, and personality control - Reinforcement learning pipelines for behavior optimization - Input/output evaluation systems beyond traditional model benchmarking - New foundational capabilities that enable scalable enterprise AI adoption Qualifications - MS (minimum) or PhD (preferred) or equivalent experience in Machine Learning, AI, or related field - Strong background in deep learning, reinforcement learning, and large language models - Experience with model evaluation methodologies and safety frameworks - Demonstrated ability to design novel AI systems from first principles - Strong research-to-production mindset Requirements - Competitive total compensation package, including a base salary of $166,000 - $200,000 and stock options - Compensation offered will be based on a combination of factors such as experience, competencies, and internal equity Benefits - Access to low-cost, high-quality health care options through Collective Health and Kaiser (due to coverage limitations, Kaiser is currently only available in CA & CO) - Access to a 401k to help save for the future - Vacation policy to rest and recharge - 8 days of fully-paid sick leave, to take the time to heal and or recover - Family-friendly benefits, including 12 weeks of parental leave for non-birthing parents and 18-20 weeks for birthing parents; 2-week ramp-up period for when employees return from a leave of 6 weeks or more; as well as employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-sponsored life insurance, fertility and caregiving benefits - Well-rounded wellness benefits including free and low cost mental health resources and financial wellbeing support services - Education benefits and tuition assistance to help your future development and growth - Remote work options available for certain roles

Role Description At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Germplasm Development Team is seeking a Product Placement Scientist. This role will be responsible for late-stage corn pipeline collaboration with the Seeds Development team of early-stage scientists, trialing managers, and research associates in conducting cutting-edge research and developing strategies to ensure the optimal placement of our corn hybrids. Your expertise will directly contribute to the sustainable success of our corn product line and support our mission to revolutionize agricultural productivity. - Lead representative for the 110 & 115RM materials within a team of corn product placement scientists, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. - Design and oversee comprehensive field research programs within assigned RMs to evaluate and optimize the performance of corn hybrids across varied environments. - Implement advanced predictive models and decision-making tools for precise product placement and performance forecasting. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as breeding, biotechnology, marketing, and sales, to integrate scientific findings into business strategies. - Drive the translation of complex research data into actionable insights and clear product narratives for stakeholders and customers. - Establish and maintain relationships with key industry partners, research institutions, and growers to stay at the forefront of agronomic practices and market trends. - Lead the development and refinement of 110 & 115RM late-stage protocols and best practices for field trial design, data collection, analysis, and reporting. - Identify tendencies of late-stage pipeline materials (inbreds & hybrids) that support advancement decisions and improve portfolio deliverables. - Provide additional support through data collection and portfolio placement recommendations as a representative of the Corn Product Placement Team. - Participate within the broader Seeds Development Team through participation in, or leadership of, innovative improvement projects. - Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and data integrity standards in research activities. - Represent the company at scientific conferences, symposia, and industry events, showcasing our leadership in corn product placement. Qualifications - Candidates must reside in and be permanently authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. - Ph.D. in Agronomy, Plant Science, Crop Science, or a related field with a strong emphasis on quantitative genetics, or Master’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in agricultural research, with a proven track record in product development and placement. - Demonstrated leadership skills with experience contributing to high-performing scientific teams and working cross-functionally. - Knowledge of statistical analysis, experimental design, and data management software (e.g., SAS, R, Python). - Interest in and ability to lead projects, such as process improvements. - Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex scientific concepts to varied audiences. - Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to align scientific research with commercial objectives. - Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as required. Requirements - Salary for this position ranges from $104,800 - $157,200 annually. Benefits - A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. - Flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. - Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day. - 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution. - Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

Role Description Parsons is looking to hire a Principal Scientist for our rapidly expanding portfolio of environmental projects, specifically supporting environmental remediation and restoration projects. You will determine methods and solutions for complex environmental problems, selecting the most efficient and economical means to meet established objectives and criteria. Our scientists at this level are qualified professionals, proficient in utilizing the relevant theories and practices of their discipline. Assignments may involve the application of computer models, and require an in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and control strategies relevant to their technical areas. Travel to field sites is expected, as needed. - Plans and directs interdisciplinary environmental projects of large scope and complexity. - Serves as a technical leader and as a recognized expert in field of practice. - Prepares habitat function models such as habitat equivalency analysis, resource equivalency analysis, etc. to support compensatory mitigation evaluations. - Supports restoration design projects on interdisciplinary teams involving biologists/ecologists, engineers, designers, planners, and other support staff. - Acts as an authority in field of specialty while providing regulatory compliance consulting services. - Prepares proposals and cost estimates. - Maintains affiliation with professional societies to keep abreast of current technologies. - Prepares and presents technical papers and reports. - Prepares and delivers presentations at webinars and conferences. - May review and assist in completing technical reports and documents prepared by others. - Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in a science curriculum related to the assigned discipline. - 10+ years of related work experience on environmental remediation science and river restoration including experience as a task leader. - Proficiency in physical and biological aspects of river restoration design including design of physical habitat structures, evaluation of aquatic species benefits, and preparation of habitat function models. - Proficiency in various computer software applications typically used within the assigned discipline is required. - Requires a demonstrated proficiency in both written and oral communication skills. - Thorough understanding of all environmental rules and regulations pertinent to the assigned discipline. - Ability to perform in a lead capacity on a project. Requirements - Security Clearance Requirement: None Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision insurance. - Paid time off. - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). - 401(k) plan. - Life insurance. - Flexible work schedules. - Holidays to fit your busy lifestyle. Company Description For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!