Research Jobs in New York City, NY

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Project Manager or Project Manager II or Sr. Project Manager

Company: New York State Energy Research

Location: New York, NY

Posted Sep 04, 2025

This will include identifying obstacles to ESB adoption and engaging stakeholders and working with other state agencies and consultants to develop and implement…

Project Manager or Project Manager II

Company: New York State Energy Research

Location: New York, NY

Posted Sep 03, 2025

Preferred: Master’s degree and 4 years of experience particularly in architecture, engineering, real estate, urban planning, or related field with a…

Senior AI Engineer (Gen AI Platform Services, Agentic Systems)

Company: Capital One

Location: New York, NY

Posted Sep 04, 2025

Experience developing and applying state-of-the-art techniques for optimizing training and inference software to improve hardware utilization, latency,…

Senior LCS Waterfront Engineer

Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

Location: National City, CA

Posted Sep 04, 2025

Showing initiative and exercising judgement, you’ll design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot and provide technical skills during research and/or product…

Data Scientist

Company: Daash Intelligence

Location: New York, NY

Posted Sep 04, 2025

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field. Excellent communication skills with ability to translate complex,…

Threat Context Analyst

Company: Microsoft

Location: New York, NY

Posted Sep 04, 2025

Master's Degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business, Economics or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in data…

Heavy Cleaner

Company: Columbia University

Location: Manhattanville, NY

Posted Sep 03, 2025

Work with other disciplines and management to collaborate on multi-discipline assignments. Communication etiquette including phone, radio, and customer service.

AI Engineer

Company: Tennr

Location: New York, NY

Posted Sep 03, 2025

This includes writing docs and technical reports at the minimum – and speaking in front of an audience at the extreme (optional). Plus a pantry full of snacks.

Designer II, Graphics - Calvin Klein

Company: Calvin Klein

Location: New York, NY

Posted Sep 04, 2025

As the Women’s Graphic Designer, you will play a key role in driving creative direction and delivering graphic designs for the women’s mainline apparel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for research positions by seniority?
Entry‑level research scientists and data analysts earn $70,000‑$90,000 annually, with variations by industry. Mid‑level roles (2‑5 years experience) range $90,000‑$120,000. Senior researchers, principal investigators, or AI lead scientists command $120,000‑$160,000 plus equity or grant‑based bonuses.
What skills and certifications are most valued in research roles?
Key skills include statistical programming in Python or R, SQL for data querying, machine‑learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), laboratory software (LabVIEW, Benchling), and version control (Git). Certifications that boost prospects are TensorFlow Developer, AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, and CLIA‑certified lab technician credentials for clinical research.
Can research jobs be performed remotely?
Approximately 60% of research listings now offer full‑remote or hybrid schedules, especially in AI, data science, and UX research. Lab‑based roles typically require on‑site presence, but many institutions provide remote data‑analysis and simulation positions.
What are common career progression paths in research?
Typical progression starts with Research Assistant → Research Scientist → Senior Scientist → Lead or Principal Investigator → Director of Research or R

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