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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.

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Full Stack - Slack

Company: Salesforce

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Salesforce is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer for a full-stack role, focusing on productivity features like Canvas, Lists, Huddles, Templates, and Files. The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of engineering experience, strong frontend and backend skills, and a proven track record of leading impactful product features. They should possess excellent collaboration skills, a startup mentality, and a commitment to engineering excellence. Salesforce values diversity and inclusivity, offering equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Advisory Services Analyst - Cloud terraform (HYD)

Company: UnitedHealth Group

Location: Hyderabad, India

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Optum, a global health organization, is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer with 3-5 years of Azure experience and 7-9 years of software engineering experience. The role involves designing, developing, and delivering cloud solutions, collaborating with product teams, ensuring compliance, and providing support in a DevOps environment. Optum is committed to health equity and diversity, offering comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Ophthalmologist - Crystal Run Healthcare - Optum New York - Goshen, NY

Company: UnitedHealth Group

Location: Middletown, NY

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Optum NY is seeking an Ophthalmologist to join their team in Goshen, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization offering resources, data, and support. The Ophthalmology Department at Crystal Run Healthcare is well-established and state-of-the-art, serving patients in Orange County, Hudson Valley, and the lower Catskills. The role involves providing comprehensive medical and surgical eye care, with opportunities for growth and work-life balance. Compensation includes a guaranteed competitive model with significant earning potential and robust benefits.

Cloud Systems Administrator

Company: Skyepoint Decisions

Location: Greenbelt, MD

Posted Jan 22, 2025

SkyePoint Decisions is hiring a Cloud Systems Administrator for a contingent position supporting the Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program. The role is based in Beltsville, MD, with a rotating hybrid schedule. The Cloud Systems Administrator will serve as the leading Subject Matter Expert for Operations & Maintenance, managing and maintaining cloud infrastructure, implementing security controls, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud-based operations.

Georgia Hospital Seeking Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

Company: CompHealth

Location: Augusta, Georgia

Posted Jan 22, 2025

This riverfront city in Georgia offers a beautiful setting with a colorful heritage, outdoor recreation, and culinary experiences. It's known for top-tier golfing and attracts sports enthusiasts annually. CompHealth, a Joint Commission Certified company, provides employment opportunities with a supportive team, loan repayment, health insurance, and more. They offer CME time, vacation, and assistance with licenses and relocation.

Senior Manager Software Engineering, Core Mobile (Slack)

Company: Salesforce

Location: Atlanta, GA

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Salesforce is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for its Core Mobile team. The role involves leading a team of engineers to build the best mobile application for work, prioritizing initiatives across multiple teams, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Computer Science or related field, experience managing iOS & Android engineers, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

Endocrinologist - Optum - Tri- State

Company: UnitedHealth Group

Location: Plainview, NY

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Optum NY is recruiting an Endocrinologist for a position in Bethpage, NY. The role offers independent practice with strong affiliations to local tertiary care hospitals, providing a full range of Endocrinology medicine. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative environment, guided by diversity and inclusion, and have the opportunity to contribute to the Quadruple Aim. The compensation includes a competitive, quality-based model with significant earning potential, robust retirement offerings, and comprehensive benefits. Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by combining Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical, and ProHealth Care, offering patient-focused medical care across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut.

Hiring 3 Otolaryngologists (Employed) – West Coast of Florida

Company: First Physicians Group

Location: Venice, Florida

Posted Jan 22, 2025

First Physicians Group of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is recruiting three Otolaryngologists for Lakewood Ranch and Venice offices. The successful candidates will join a team of specialists and benefit from modern facilities, including da Vinci Xi robots and numerous operating rooms. The position offers a full-time schedule with shared call responsibilities, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits. The location in the fast-growing Lakewood Ranch provides a balanced mix of pediatric and adult patients.

Legal - United States - 2025 ReEntry Program

Company: JPMorgan Chase

Location: New York, NY

Posted Jan 22, 2025

JPMorganChase's ReEntry program offers a 15-week fellowship for experienced professionals on an extended career break, with potential for permanent employment. The Legal Department, part of the firm, seeks creative, innovative team players with strong analytical and communication skills. The company values diversity, inclusivity, and offers competitive total rewards, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Advanced Heart Failure Physician

Company: Baylor Scott & White Health

Location: Waxahachie, Texas

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Waxahachie is seeking an Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist. The position involves working within the largest hospital system in Texas, affiliated with the BUMC Advanced Heart Failure, Transplant, and LVAD Cardiology Group. The center has a strong track record in heart transplants and LVAD implantations, and is actively involved in clinical research. The role includes providing expert care for advanced heart failure patients, managing heart transplant and LVAD candidates/recipients, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Optional responsibilities include endomyocardial biopsies, heart catheterizations, and transesophageal echocardiograms.

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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