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Advanced Practice Nurse - Acute Psychiatric Unit

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Spokane, Washington Spokane, Washington

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The psychiatric ARNP provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment to Veteran patients as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, demonstrating leadership experience and creative approaches to management of complex patient care.

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Acute Psychiatric Services Behavioral Health Service Supervisor for Services

Physician - Supervisory Psychiatrist

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Spokane, Washington Spokane, Washington

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The incumbent serves as the Supervisor for Acute Psychiatric Services in the Behavioral Health Service.

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IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) (STEM)

Company: Department of Defense - Defense Intelligence Agency

Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The agency values teamwork, integrity, excellence, and service, prioritizing the nation's welfare and mission.

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Biological Science Technician

Company: Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service

Location: Prosser, Washington Prosser, Washington

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This position involves research to enhance the quality, sustainability, and production of horticultural crops through improved management practices.

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produces treatment planning conventional or IMRT external computerized treatment planning system

Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist - Medical Dosimetrist

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Seattle, Washington Seattle, Washington

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist Medical Dosimetrist produces treatment planning dosimetry calculations for conventional or IMRT external beam radiation using a computerized treatment planning system.

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This position is located in the Division of Insurance

Senior Financial Analyst, CG-1160-13/14

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This position is located in the Division of Insurance and Research Large Bank Pricing Section responsible for implementing and monitoring the Corporations riskbased deposit insurance assessment program for Large Banks.

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Intelligence Research Specialist (Protective Intelligence Analyst)

Company: Judicial Branch - Supreme Court of the United States

Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a fulltime position with the Marshals Office Police Protective Intelligence Unit PIU at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington DC.

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Attorney Advisor position Civil Rights Labor USDA's Division

Attorney Advisor (General)

Company: Department of Agriculture - Office of the General Counsel

Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The Attorney Advisor position provides legal advice and services to the USDA's Civil Rights Labor and Employment Law Division, focusing on defending judicial and administrative complaints of program discrimination.

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Office of Investigations review evaluate propose standards of conduct

Investigator

Company: Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for DC - Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for DC - Agency Wide

Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The position is located in the Office of Investigations Compliance and Audits, responsible for reviewing and proposing standards of conduct for agency employees and investigating violations.

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Supervisory Management and Program Analyst (Deputy CYP Manager)

Company: Department of the Navy - Commander, Navy Installations

Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The position is for a strategic leader to oversee operational support within CNIC N96, including regional and installation activities.

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Aviation Safety Technician technical support Aviation Safety Inspectors

Aviation Safety Technician

Company: Department of Transportation - Federal Aviation Administration

Location: Spokane Valley, Washington Spokane Valley, Washington

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The incumbent serves as an Aviation Safety Technician, providing technical support to Aviation Safety Inspectors and the public, performing various certification, surveillance, and investigation duties.

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Department of Homeland Security United States Coast Guard Washington DC

General Engineer

Company: Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Coast Guard

Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, specifically in the United States Coast Guard, in Washington DC.

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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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