Research Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Alignment Data Scientist

Company: AE Studio

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 14, 2025

Ability to communicate effectively and work exclusively in English and communicate complex technical concepts clearly to a non-technical audience.

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Plastic Surgery - South Bay ($75,000 Sign on Bonus)

Company: Kaiser Permanente – Southern California Permanente Medical Group

Location: South Bay, CA

Posted Mar 17, 2025

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Cybersecurity Analyst/Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Company: SRI International

Location: Menlo Park, CA

Posted Mar 14, 2025

Specialized knowledge in areas such as security training and awareness, computer forensic investigations, systems security administration, data recovery and…

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Reproductive Endocrinologist BC/BE

Company: Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

Location: San Jose/Fremont, California

Posted Mar 11, 2025

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Concierge Medicine - San Francisco, CA

Company: Sutter West Bay Medical Group

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted Mar 10, 2025

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Staff Nurse II Float - Tele Med Surg Part Time Day Shift

Company: Kaiser Permanente

Location: South San Francisco, California

Posted Mar 17, 2025

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AP Customer Service Rep II

Company: RadNet Los Angeles

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 12, 2025

Answer and respond to all incoming inquiries for the Accounts Payable department via phone and email. Research and process correspondence pertaining to accounts…

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Senior Occupational Therapist, Advanced Hand Therapy

Company: Kaiser Permanente

Location: San Jose, California

Posted Mar 10, 2025

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Neurology Physician BC/BE

Company: Sutter West Bay Medical Group

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted Mar 10, 2025

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Family Medicine Physician - San Francisco, CA

Company: Sutter West Bay Medical Group

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted Mar 10, 2025

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Cardiology - Electrophysiology Physician BC/BE

Company: Sutter West Bay Medical Group

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted Mar 10, 2025

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Identity & Office 365 Analyst

Company: Cal State University (CSU) East Bay

Location: Hayward, CA

Posted Mar 12, 2025

Manage license assignments, including auditing license usage and ensuring optimal license distribution across the institution.

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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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