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Associate Vice President, Major Gifts (Office of Philanthropy)

Company: City of Hope

Location: Duarte, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

City of Hope, a renowned biomedical research and treatment institution, is seeking an Associate Vice President of Major Gifts. The role involves leading and managing principal, major, and special gifts, and their staff to increase donor involvement and financial commitment. Key responsibilities include personally identifying, cultivating, and soliciting prospects capable of making major and principal gifts, building and managing an active portfolio of prospect donor relationships, and crafting comprehensive strategies for special, major, and principal gifts. The role also involves serving as a business partner, utilizing data to define strategic plans, managing and developing staff, and leading and managing in a relationship-driven culture.

UX Designer

Company: Accenture

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Product Support Data Scientist

Company: Apple

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

App Store Editor: Productivity and Growth

Company: Apple

Location: Culver City, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Senior/Financial Analyst, Revenue

Company: RingCentral

Location: Belmont, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

RingCentral, a leading global cloud communications provider, is seeking a Senior/Financial Analyst for a full-time position in Belmont, CA. The role involves providing financial forecasting, planning, reporting, and analysis. The successful candidate will work closely with the CFO and Executive Leaders, contributing to the company's rapid growth. Responsibilities include analyzing financial results, developing revenue models, and driving operational improvements. Qualifications include a BA/BS in Finance or related field, 2-5 years of business/financial analysis experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and enterprise financial systems.

Resource Coordinator - Float Pool

Company: City of Hope

Location: Duarte, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

City of Hope, a renowned biomedical research, treatment, and educational institution, is seeking a Resource Coordinator. The role involves facilitating a positive patient experience by coordinating resources and executing various duties. Key responsibilities include assisting patients and guests, conducting screenings, maintaining health and safety protocols, and ensuring patient confidentiality. The ideal candidate should have strong customer service skills, be bilingual in English and Spanish, and have proficient knowledge of related computer systems. This full-time position requires floating between community practices, Monday-Friday, and complies with the State of California's vaccination mandate.

Cook I - Day Shift

Company: City of Hope

Location: Duarte, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

City of Hope, a renowned biomedical research, treatment, and educational institution, is seeking a Cook I. The role involves preparing, portioning, cooking, and presenting a variety of food items for different meal periods. The Cook I will adhere to high-quality food service standards, prepare meals for special diets, and provide excellent customer service. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and 0-2 years of related experience. City of Hope is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, and staff must comply with new State of California vaccination mandates.

Research Intern (Applied Research Center) - 2025 Summer (PhD)

Company: TikTok

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking a PhD intern for its infrastructure system lab. The role involves researching, designing new systems and algorithms, prototyping, debugging, and collaborating with mentors. TikTok values creativity, innovation, and diversity, offering a vibrant work environment with social events and development workshops. The internship lasts 12-24 weeks, starting in May/June 2025. Minimum qualifications include a PhD in Computer Science, understanding of distributed systems, strong programming skills, and research experience in infrastructure systems. Preferred qualifications include graduating in December 2025 with intent to return to degree program post-internship.

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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