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Fellowship positions sit at the intersection of research and industry, offering a unique blend of hands‑on project work and academic rigor. 2024 has seen a surge in funding for AI, data‑driven health, and climate science fellowships, with more than 2,100 roles available that combine stipend, tuition waiver, and research grants.

Common fellowship titles include Data Science Fellow, AI Research Fellow, Computational Biology Fellow, and Quantitative Analyst Fellow. Responsibilities range from developing end‑to‑end ML pipelines in Python and PyTorch, publishing peer‑reviewed papers, to presenting findings at SIGGRAPH, NeurIPS, or ISMB conferences. Fellows often collaborate with cross‑functional teams in product, policy, and regulatory groups.

Transparent salary information is critical for fellows because funding streams vary widely—stipends can differ by host institution, grant size, and year. Knowing exact pay, benefits, and equity options enables fellows to compare opportunities, plan long‑term career trajectories, and negotiate grant support more effectively.

OB Hospitalist (Providence Portland Medical Center)

Company: Providence

Location: Portland, Oregon

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Providence Portland Medical Center is recruiting an experienced Obstetrician to join a collaborative team of healthcare professionals. The role involves OB triage, back-up assistance, and surgical assists. The hospital is a Magnet-Designated facility, recognized for excellence in patient care and research. It offers a diverse cultural environment and numerous award-winning programs. The position is part-time, fully benefited, with 12-hour shifts, a combination of day and night. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of post-graduate clinical experience in obstetrics, preferably with OB Hospitalist experience or fellowship training.

University Recruiter

Company: Hinge

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Postdoctoral Fellow - Stem Cell Biology

Company: City of Hope

Location: Duarte, CA

Posted Jan 22, 2025

City of Hope, a renowned biomedical research institution founded in 1913, is seeking a postdoctoral fellow for stem cell research projects. The role involves human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-based disease modeling and therapeutic development, including iPSC derivation, gene editing, neural differentiation, and characterizing transplanted mice. The fellow is expected to write progress reports, manuscripts, and grant applications. A Ph.D. or MD in biomedical research is required, along with experience in iPSC derivation, neural differentiation, and excellent communication skills. City of Hope is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.

Advanced Practice Provider (PA), Cardiology - UNC Health Southeastern

Company: UNC Health

Location: Lumberton, North Carolina

Posted Jan 22, 2025

UNC Health Southeastern Cardiology & Cardiovascular Care is seeking a Physician Assistant. The position offers competitive compensation, M-F 8am – 5pm schedule, and one weekend/month, Sat-Sun, 8am – 12pm coverage. The practice is recognized for high quality, earning distinctions like the Chest Pain – MI Registry™ Gold Performance Achievement Award and US News & World Report 2023 High Performing in Heart Attack and Heart Failure. North Carolina, where the job is located, is praised for its quality of life, low cost of living, and diverse opportunities.

Samsung Health -Cardiac Health Lead

Company: Samsung Electronics America

Location: Mountain View, CA

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Samsung Electronics America is seeking a Cardiac Health Lead to develop and execute heart health initiatives. The role involves shaping strategy, product, and business direction for heart health solutions. The ideal candidate should have a passion for improving healthcare, excellent communication skills, and a track record in digital health or consumer technology. The position requires strategic thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with a larger team. The salary range for this role, based in NYC, is expected to be between $210,000 and $240,000.

Frequently Asked Questions

Typical salary ranges by seniority
Entry‑level research fellows usually receive an annual stipend of $45,000–$75,000 plus health insurance. Mid‑level data science fellows or post‑docs earn $70,000–$110,000 and may receive partial tuition coverage. Senior or principal fellows, especially in industry or high‑profile grant programs, can command $100,000–$160,000 plus performance bonuses and intellectual‑property revenue sharing.
Required skills and certifications
Key skills vary by specialty but commonly include: Python, R, SQL, and statistical libraries (pandas, scikit‑learn); ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX; cloud platforms like AWS SageMaker, GCP AI Platform, or Azure ML; and version control with Git. Certifications that boost candidacy include TensorFlow Developer Certificate, AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty, and Certified Analytics Professional (CAP). For AI fellowships, expertise in NLP (transformers, BERT), reinforcement learning, or computer vision is essential, often supported by coursework such as Stanford CS231n or MIT 6.034.
Remote work availability
Remote availability varies by program. Approximately 70% of fellowship listings allow full remote or hybrid collaboration, especially those hosted by universities or cloud‑based research labs. Industry fellowships at companies like Google, Microsoft, or NVIDIA often require on‑site presence for lab access, but many are transitioning to hybrid models. Applicants should verify remote policies in the job description or contact the program coordinator directly.
Career progression paths
Career paths after a fellowship typically follow: Fellow → Post‑doctoral Fellow → Senior Fellow/Principal Fellow → Lead Research Scientist → Director of Research. In data‑science tracks, a fellow may progress to Data Scientist → Senior Data Scientist → Lead Data Scientist → Chief Data Officer. Timing depends on publication record, grant success, and leadership roles; most fellows advance within 3–5 years of completing their fellowship.
Industry trends for Fellowship
Current trends driving fellowship demand include: AI ethics and responsible AI research, which has spurred fellowships at institutions like MIT Media Lab and IBM Research; interdisciplinary health‑tech fellowships focused on AI for diagnostics, funded by NIH and DARPA; climate‑modeling fellowships leveraging high‑performance computing; and open‑source software fellowships that contribute to platforms such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Apache Spark. These trends increase funding opportunities and collaborative networks across academia and industry.

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