20 Molecular Biology jobs in Ireland

Job Title:
Research Scientist (Remote)

Location:
Ireland – Remote

Job Description:

We are seeking an innovative and detail-oriented
Research Scientist
to join our remote research team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, analyze complex data, and contribute to scientific advancements while collaborating with a global team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct experiments to test hypotheses and generate actionable data.
• Analyze results, interpret findings, and communicate insights through reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate research outcomes into practical applications.
• Maintain accurate documentation of experiments, methodologies, and results.
• Stay up to date with the latest scientific literature, techniques, and technologies.
• Contribute to publications, patents, and conference presentations when applicable.
• Ensure compliance with safety, ethical, and quality standards.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Proven research experience in academia or industry.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools, programming languages, or lab instrumentation, depending on the field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple research priorities remotely.
• Highly motivated with strong curiosity and attention to detail.

What We Offer:

• Fully remote working arrangement within Ireland.
• Competitive salary and research support.
• Collaborative, intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development, publication, and innovation impact.

Job Title:
Research Scientist (Remote)

Location:
Ireland – Remote

Job Description:

We are seeking an innovative and detail-oriented
Research Scientist
to join our remote research and development team. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong scientific background, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to translate experimental findings into practical applications that support business and product innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, plan, and execute research experiments to test hypotheses and generate data-driven insights.
• Analyze experimental results and communicate findings through clear reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate research outcomes into product development strategies.
• Stay current with emerging scientific literature, technologies, and methodologies in relevant fields.
• Contribute to scientific publications, patents, and conference presentations as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all experiments, analyses, and outcomes.
• Ensure research is conducted in compliance with ethical, safety, and quality standards.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Data Science, or Engineering.
• Proven experience in scientific research, either in academia or industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools, programming languages, or lab instrumentation (depending on field).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple research priorities remotely.
• Self-motivated with strong curiosity and critical thinking abilities.

What We Offer:

• Fully remote working arrangement within Ireland.
• Competitive salary and research funding opportunities.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development, publication, and innovation impact.

This job is with Avery Dennison, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY)
is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer
Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodationsthroughout the application process by contacting our team

The Research Scientist shall manage the core research and future innovation service and new product innovation pipeline for Avery Dennison Medical, Longford. They shall liaise with the Advanced Research & Development (ARD) Manager & General Manager and Corporate partners on strategy, tactics and innovation. They shall liaise with peer functions such as New product Development (NPD), New Product Introduction (NPI), Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Engineering, Operationsand Commercial Teams to seamlessly deliver a rich and innovative product development cycle, and future product portfolio.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific research into new and novel technologies which will service the wound care, skin care, ostomy & NPWT/ Surgical product families which are manufactured by Avery Dennison Medical Longford.
• Establish and maintain a network for internal Avery R&D groups, academic, semi-academic and third party services which will support the advanced research & development team in progressing innovations through the Front End Innovation Framework.
• In collaboration with NPD, NPI, Engineering and Operation peers, formulate and champion an innovation philosophy and methodology incorporating needs-led product innovation, design for manufacture, and stage-gate process project management.

• Work closely with Quality and Regulatory Affairs on European CE, US FDA and Rest of World standards and regulatory compliance. Help maintain compliance to ISO13485 current standards. This shall include:

• Concept development and testing such as prototyping, simulation, test bench design validation. Trials, testing, reliability studies as demanded by the product compliance requirements.

• Advise NPD and NPI on technical requirements such as material biocompatibility, toxicology, leeching and similar advanced technical and engineering requirements as required by the design.

• Deliver concepts capable of product designed for manufacture, fit and functional for intended purpose and to a high design and quality standard. Implement appropriate milestone stage gates (non NPD & NPI) and checks to verify such requirements are achieved.

• Support periodic post design follow-up, surveillance, lessons learned to optimize the design process.

• Advise on the development of efficient, reliable and repeatable processes with minimal product touch points meeting cGDP/cGMP requirements.

• Development and maintenance of Design files and related design documentation.

• Collaborate with third parties including government, academic, clinical, and end-user engagement and innovation initiatives.

• Manage Innovation-based meetings and drive the agenda, including meeting minutes and / or visit reports.
• Manage customer driven projects with ARD from Legal Manufacture, Contract Manufacture, white label and own brand methodologies.
• Provide input into strategic and ARD planning and ideation activities to provide a rich pipeline of future innovations, platform technologies, novel new and improved materials in a value based healthcare offering. Focus cost reduction initiatives in old and new design projects.
• Provide timely project status updates adopting Gantt chart, 5-Panel and related updates, escalations and mitigation tactics.
• Attendance at relevant trade shows, Medical conferences and Customer meetings.
• Update & upkeep of the Innovation Database.
• Visits to Academic, Semi-Academic & Government led innovation hubs and organizations to further expand the capabilities of Avery Dennison Medical Ltd. in Longford.
• Support & Complete Grant Applications & monitoring Grant aid spending.
• Support & Complete the annual R&D Tax Credit Application.

Qualifications

• MSc. or higher in relevant Chemical or Biological Discipline.
• 3-5 years experience in R&D or a research organization attached to medical device development.
• 3-5 years experience in the medical device production environment.
• Certification in a recognized Innovation Certificate or Training Platform

Additional Information

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don't settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients' lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Preclinical biocompatibility and toxicology SME (Research Associate III)
In this role the
Researcher of Preclinical (Toxicology and biocompatibility)
will apply expertise in toxicology and medical device biocompatibility testing including development of toxicity study design and biocompatibility testing design for drug/drug packaging system/medical device development, monitoring the studies, and development of toxicological risk assessments.

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in hazard evaluation of chemicals used in manufacturing. You will participate in preparing reports for external regulatory bodies in accordance with ICH and ISO10993 to assure product (patient) safety and efficacy through the application of current pre-clinical science, non-clinical safety assessment, and toxicological principles and methods. These will be used to enable and support new product development (NPD), sustaining product organization (SPO) and margin improvement projects (MIP) and associated product development lifecycle management (PDLM) processes and initiatives. The role will report to Director of Preclinical (Biocompatibility and Toxicology) and will be part of a global team responsible drugs and devices for Peritoneal dialysis, Hemodialysis, and Acute therapies (~$5B product portfolio with global reach in more than 100 countries).

Duties And Responsibilities

• Designing, planning, monitor various GLP toxicity studies, biocompatibility studies, and qualification of impurities with some supervisions from direct manager and senior members of the organization
• As sponsor representative and subject matter expert (SME) of biocompatibility collaborate with external testing facilities to complete biocompatibility testing
• Participate as preclinical/toxicology representative and contribute in core technical team meetings as SME and provide inputs and lead task to be executed for completion of projects with effective collaboration and deliverables
• Participate in change control management and impact assessment. Propose options, work closely with stakeholders and develop action plan for problem-solving, product and process improvement
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements related to toxicology, product development, design and safety
• Execute tasks within budget at the project level to ensure the best utilization of financial resources

Qualifications

• Relevant knowledge of ISO 10993 and ICH Q3 M7 guidelines required
• Experience in OECD and FDA Good Laboratory Practice
• Shown technical writing ability and oral presentation to enable clear communication of study results, safety evaluations, and toxicology assessment conclusions
• Ability to work independently and prioritize assignments to meet project schedules
• Can effectively collaborate in a global team, including ability to work with individuals of diverse scientific and cultural backgrounds across multiple business units as well as with external partners/CROs

Education And/or Experience

• Degree in toxicology, pharmacology, chemistry or other related scientific field, with the following minimum previous experience working in the pharmaceutical/medical device industry in GLP/GMP environments:
• MS degree with 6 years or more of relevant experience
• PhD with 3 years or more of relevant experience
• Proven experience with the conduct and execution of GLP nonclinical safety (toxicology) and toxicological risk assessment on Extractable & Leachable is highly preferred
• Experience with safety and biocompatibility evaluation of medical devices and related regulatory guidance (USP, ISOA 10993, EU MDR, etc)

What Vantive Can Offer To You

• A permanent contract with a stable and secure work environment
• A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, company pension scheme, and annual bonus scheme
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance

Reasonable Accommodation
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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

At PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services.

Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Our PPD Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic guides. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

The Research Scientist conducts and provides technical guidance on scientific method development and validation projects and/or other specialty technologies studies OR performs troubleshooting for own and others instruments, methods, procedures, and in writing protocols and reports. They design and execute method development/validation independently and interpret and review analytical data for self and others. They will routinely act as the technical project leader for multiple projects, provide updates, reviews and evaluates data, writes reports and protocols.

• Independently performs analytical method development/optimization/validation, and/or other specialty technologies studies OR method transfers for pharmaceuticals, specifically for techniques related to Physical and Chemical Characterization (for example HIAC, KF, FTIR, MFI, auto-titration)
• Designs and executes experiments independently for self and others.
• Reviews and critiques study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documents.
• Writes, reviews and critiques study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documents.
• Leads analytical (procedural and instrumental) troubleshooting sessions.
• Assists business development group in technical sales and marketing
• Leads in preparation and implementation of SOPs and quality systems, as well as developing innovative technology and in evaluating and implementing new capabilities.
• Reviews, interprets, and analyzes data for technical, quality and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers

• Min. Degree or equivalent in Chemistry or similar

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

• 8+ years experience that provides the knowledge and skills to perform the job
• Significant industry experience within an analytical testing laboratory and GMP environment is essential

• Extensive technical expertise in equipment related to physical and chemical characterization of pharmaceutical products including but not limited to HIAC, KF, FTIR, MFI.
• Ability to learn quickly and dedicate time to method/technical research into current techniques falling within physical testing team and new techniques that may be on-boarded in the future.
• Proven experience of method development and validation
• Ability to project management and deal with client audits
• Ideally experience in leading CMC studies including method validation
• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to independently perform root cause analysis for method investigations
• Proven ability in technical writing skills
• Time management and project management skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team
• Ability to train junior staff

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at *. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

• This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response.

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY)
is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer

Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our team via

Job Description

The Research Scientist shall manage the core research and future innovation service and new product innovation pipeline for Avery Dennison Medical, Longford. They shall liaise with the Advanced Research & Development (ARD) Manager & General Manager and Corporate partners on strategy, tactics and innovation. They shall liaise with peer functions such as New product Development (NPD), New Product Introduction (NPI), Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Engineering, Operations and Commercial Teams to seamlessly deliver a rich and innovative product development cycle, and future product portfolio.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct scientific research into new and novel technologies which will service the wound care, skin care, ostomy & NPWT/ Surgical product families which are manufactured by Avery Dennison Medical Longford.
• Establish and maintain a network for internal Avery R&D groups, academic, semi-academic and third party services which will support the advanced research & development team in progressing innovations through the Front End Innovation Framework.
• In collaboration with NPD, NPI, Engineering and Operation peers, formulate and champion an innovation philosophy and methodology incorporating needs-led product innovation, design for manufacture, and stage-gate process project management.

• Work closely with Quality and Regulatory Affairs on European CE, US FDA and Rest of World standards and regulatory compliance. Help maintain compliance to ISO13485 current standards. This shall include:

• Concept development and testing such as prototyping, simulation, test bench design validation. Trials, testing, reliability studies as demanded by the product compliance requirements.

• Advise NPD and NPI on technical requirements such as material biocompatibility, toxicology, leeching and similar advanced technical and engineering requirements as required by the design.

• Deliver concepts capable of product designed for manufacture, fit and functional for intended purpose and to a high design and quality standard. Implement appropriate milestone stage gates (non NPD & NPI) and checks to verify such requirements are achieved.

  • Support periodic post design follow-up, surveillance, lessons learned to optimize the design process.
  • Advise on the development of efficient, reliable and repeatable processes with minimal product touch points meeting cGDP/cGMP requirements.
  • Development and maintenance of Design files and related design documentation.
  • Collaborate with third parties including government, academic, clinical, and end-user engagement and innovation initiatives.
  • Manage Innovation-based meetings and drive the agenda, including meeting minutes and / or visit reports.
  • Manage customer driven projects with ARD from Legal Manufacture, Contract Manufacture, white label and own brand methodologies.
  • Provide input into strategic and ARD planning and ideation activities to provide a rich pipeline of future innovations, platform technologies, novel new and improved materials in a value based healthcare offering. Focus cost reduction initiatives in old and new design projects.
  • Provide timely project status updates adopting Gantt chart, 5-Panel and related updates, escalations and mitigation tactics.
  • Attendance at relevant trade shows, Medical conferences and Customer meetings.
  • Update & upkeep of the Innovation Database.
  • Visits to Academic, Semi-Academic & Government led innovation hubs and organizations to further expand the capabilities of Avery Dennison Medical Ltd. in Longford.
  • Support & Complete Grant Applications & monitoring Grant aid spending.
  • Support & Complete the annual R&D Tax Credit Application.

Qualifications

• MSc. or higher in relevant Chemical or Biological Discipline.
• 3-5 years experience in R&D or a research organization attached to medical device development.
• 3-5 years experience in the medical device production environment.
• Certification in a recognized Innovation Certificate or Training Platform

This job is with Thermo Fisher Scientific, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description
Senior Research Scientist - Pharma
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Location/Division Specific Information
Our PPD Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic guides. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

Our GMP Lab in Athlone conducts testing for clinical programs and marketed products across all phases of drug development and this role is based in our Pharma lab.

Discover Impactful Work
The Senior Research Scientist – Pharma oversees complex analytical development and/or specialty technologies projects to create new analytical methods, enhance existing methods, and transfer client-provided methods using multiple instrumentation techniques (HPLC, GC, UPLC, ICP-MS, LC/MS, GC/MS etc.) and multiple detection techniques (UV, FL, CAD, ELSD, IC etc.). Provides technical and regulatory consulting to internal groups and clients about their programs. Provides technical guidance and mentorship to senior staff members in performing laboratory activities. Routinely acts as the technical project leader for multiple projects, interacts with clients to provide technical project updates, reviews and evaluates data, writes reports and protocols.

A Day In The Life

• Independently plans the best scientific approach to develop analytical methods and/or other specialty technologies studies that meet client requirements.
• Acts as on-site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for various instrumentation / technique / technology and validation/method transfer.
• Evaluates available technical options to obtain desired quality of analytical results, economics, ease of introduction into a production environment, and robustness in analytical applications.
• Demonstrates viability of in-house developed methods and methods transferred from clients by designing appropriate validation experiments or other appropriate aspects of specialty methodology or technology.
• Ability to lead client discussions regarding project definitions, technical information exchanges and discussions of project status. Provides recommendations to clients on technical and regulatory issues.
• Reviews protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other projectrelated technical documents.
• Leads in preparation and implementation of SOPs and quality systems, as well as developing innovative technology and in evaluating and implementing new capabilities.
• Reviews, interprets, and analyzes data for technical, quality and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers

Keys To Success
Education & Experience

• Educated to a bachelor's degree level in a relevant Scientific area, ie chemistry, biochemistry
• 10+ years' relevant industry experience within a GMP laboratory

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Effective written and oral communication skills as well as presentation skills
• Knowledge and application of industry best practices not yet represented by global regulatory requirements
• Effective, proven experience with method development, validation and the associated regulatory and ICH requirements of same
• Full theoretical and hands-on understanding and knowledge of general chemistry and separation science
• Demonstrated ability of integrating changing regulatory or industry standards and comprehension of technical limitations
• Full understanding of laboratory requirements, SOPs, ICH guidelines, USP requirements and FDA guidance
• Ability to independently review and understand project proposals/plans
• Proven ability in technical writing skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team
• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to independently optimize analytical methods
• Time management and project management skills

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility/Disability Access

Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at *. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

• This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response.

See yourself at Dataminr
As an AI Research Scientist you'll be working on some of the most challenging AI problems in real-time event detection and directly contributing to products while advancing the state of the art. This role can be remote or based out of our New York City, Dublin, or London offices.

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Working at Dataminr you'll have the opportunity to tackle the most exciting trends in AI on a daily basis to power a revolutionary product that uncovers critical events around the world as they unfold.

Regenerative AI:
our AI technology, ReGenAI, is a new form of generative AI that automatically regenerates real-time Live Event Briefs as events unfold. Learn more here.

Agentic AI:
we recently launched our Agentic AI capability, what we're calling our Intel Agents, that autonomously generates critical context for our clients on real-time events, threats, and risks allowing them to see the clearest, most accurate view of what's happening on the ground. Learn more here

Multimodal AI:
our platform detects events from many different types of data (images, video, sensor data, audio, and text in over 150 languages). Learn more here.

The opportunity

• Perform research to advance the state of the art and solve specific problems at scale in one or more of the following areas: Natural Language Processing, Machine and Deep Learning.
• Work closely with a diverse, interdisciplinary team to deliver value to customers (existing and new products).
• Contribute to the research community via publications in top tier venues, participation in program committees, etc.
• Excel in placing a human-centered focus on the work (context, end-user impact, etc), finding solutions that work in practice and have significant impact.
• Productionize and ship research into Dataminr's products, and thus to its users worldwide.
• Senior candidates are expected to lead technical areas and/or people.

What You Bring
At Dataminr, we value you for who you are. We encourage you to apply for this role, even if you don't meet every qualification. Our candidates are reviewed on the basis of their skill and potential to succeed.

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field
• Experience in one or more of the following topics: AI for cyber security, LLMs, agentic AI, generation, machine translation, summarization, topic detection & tracking, text classification, knowledge extraction/representation/management, trending topic detection, search, machine learning and deep learning, etc.
• Outstanding publication record (IEEE, AAAI, NeurIPS, ACL, TACL, EMNLP, WWW, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, set up experiments and demonstrate progress through principled use of metrics.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with relevant AI/ML libraries and frameworks such as PyTorch and Hugging Face Transformers. Experience with LLM serving technologies such as vLLM is a plus.
• Professional experience in industry (requirement varies depending on level; recent graduates must have had relevant internships).

About Dataminr
At Dataminr, we are a mission driven team of talented builders, creators and visionaries who have real-world impact on how organizations are able to respond to events. Dataminr's groundbreaking, AI-powered, intelligence platform provides organizations with the earliest signals of emerging risks, events, and threats before they unfold. Trusted by two-thirds of the Fortune 50 and half of the Fortune 100, Dataminr's platform analyzes billions of public data inputs spanning text, image, video, audio and sensor data across 150+ languages, empowering our clients to stay one step ahead in an increasingly complex world where every second counts.

Founded in 2009, we have pioneered the world's first real-time event detection platform, long before the recent Gen AI 'boom.' Dataminr operates all around the world united by our passion to use AI for the greater good, be agents of positive change and put our technology into the hands of clients charged with the responsibility to keep organizations running and keep people safe.

As our employees focus on developing our revolutionary technology, we focus on our employees. Dataminr is proud to offer a variety of flexible work arrangements, offices all over the world to foster collaboration, generous PTO and sick leave, and more, as part of our competitive benefits package aimed at keeping all our employees happy and healthy. Explore all our benefits
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We believe our differences give us strength. Our employees are empowered to be their best, authentic selves through various opportunities, such as our robust employee resource group (ERG) network, manager development programming, professional development funds, and more.

We serve a global community made up of many cultures and strive to reflect the world and clients we serve, with a workforce built on merit and equity. We actively condemn racism and discrimination in any form. We stand for social good, fostering a culture of allyship, and standing up for those who face systemic barriers to equality. We lead with empathy and strive to be agents of positive change in our company and in our communities.

The annual base salary range for this position is $148,240 - $218,000. You will also be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus and Company equity. Actual salary will be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience.

Dataminr is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Individuals seeking employment at Dataminr are considered without regards to race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, pregnancy, unemployment status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status.
Dataminr will collect and process your personal data. All personal data will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Please see Dataminr's candidate privacy notice available here. By providing your details and applying via our careers website, you acknowledge that you have read our candidate privacy notice. If you have any queries, please contact the People Team at or

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