Research Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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AWS Data Engineering Consultant

Company: Accenture

Location: Oakland, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Corporate Communications Manager

Company: Hinge

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Product Manager

Company: Hatch

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Assistant Research Professor - Precision Oncology of Gastrointestinal Cancers

Company: City of Hope

Location: Duarte, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

City of Hope, a renowned biomedical research institution, is seeking an Assistant Research Professor with a strong background in translational oncology, preferably gastrointestinal (Gi) oncology. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary research team led by Dr. Ajay Goel, contributing to cutting-edge research in GI oncology. Key responsibilities include devising and advancing research projects, generating data for grant applications, preparing manuscripts for publication, and training post-doctoral fellows. The position offers a competitive salary, institutional medical insurance, and other benefits.

Change Management Consultant

Company: Accenture

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

The text describes a job opportunity at Talent and Organization, a leading consulting firm in talent, HR, and organizational consulting. The role involves helping clients co-create the workforce of the future, develop human-centered strategies for change, and transform companies into resilient organizations. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of consulting experience and 1 year in change management. Bonus points for experience in change analytics, design thinking, and agile change. The role involves travel, but currently, it's restricted to client-essential activities due to COVID-19. Accenture is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities.

Supervisor, Nuclear Medicine (Orange County/Irvine, CA)

Company: City of Hope

Location: Irvine, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

City of Hope, a renowned biomedical research, treatment, and educational institution, is seeking an Imaging Supervisor. This role involves overseeing and coordinating care for designated imaging modalities, maintaining licensure, and advising clinical units and administration. Key responsibilities include leadership, adherence to policies, information management, professional development, performance improvement, and budgetary management. The ideal candidate will have an associate degree or equivalent experience, two to three years in Radiology, and necessary certifications. City of Hope is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, with a requirement for staff to be fully vaccinated by September 30, 2021.

Staff Scientist

Company: City of Hope

Location: Duarte, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

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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