Job Description
Insight Global is looking for a Research Scientist. This will be a 3-month contract.
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Required Skills & Experience
Physics
Preference for candidates with theoretical backgrounds rather than methodical/experimental.
Strong publication record, ideally with single‑author or first‑author papers.
Recently engaged in active research.
Data annotation experience is a plus.
Chemistry
Expertise in physical chemistry.
Recent academic experience (professor or research‑based roles).
For Biochemistry: strong grounding in chemical principles rather than biology (e.g., B.S. in Chemistry, Ph.D. in Biochemistry).
4–6 months of data annotation experience plus.
Experience in domains outside organic chemistry.
Biology
Candidates who recently completed their PhD.
Team preference for newer PhDs who are not yet locked into a narrow specialization.
Experience in environmental domains.
Experience in geology domains.
Background in developmental biology.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.