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Physician - Chief Nuclear Medicine recruitment and Relocation Incentive Authorized

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Posted Jul 13, 2025

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Director of Nursing Training Program

Company: Belmont Village Senior Living Corporate

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jul 13, 2025

Must hold an active current LVN, LPN or RN Nursing license in applicable state(s). Participants are expected to actively drive their own learning, seek out…

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Physician (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico

Posted Jul 13, 2025

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Physician (Anesthesiology)

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico

Posted Jul 13, 2025

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Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Posted Jul 13, 2025

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Dietitian (Clinical)

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Posted Jul 13, 2025

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Audiologist - Recruitment/Relocation & EDRP authorized

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: San Angelo, Texas

Posted Jul 13, 2025

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Physician (Gastroenterologist) with Recruitment/Relocation Incentive-EDRP

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Posted Jul 13, 2025

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Physician, Hematology/Oncology with Recruitment/Relocation Incentive & EDRP

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Posted Jul 13, 2025

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Psychologist (Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program)- EDRP Authorized

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Posted Jul 13, 2025

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Physician-Urologist-EDRP Authorized

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Posted Jul 13, 2025

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Psychologist - Autism Spectrum Disorder

Company: Kaiser Permanente

Location: San Jose, California

Posted Jul 13, 2025

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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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