Research Jobs in Washington DC

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worlds largest museum study and exhibition American history culture

Exhibits Specialist

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Smithsonian Institution

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

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The Smithsonian Institution is a national museum complex with 21 museums and the National Zoo, dedicated to education and research.

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United States Senate Counsel for Employment Senate Career Page

Counsel for Employment

Company: Legislative Branch - Senate

Location: Washington DC

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The United States Senate is seeking a Counsel for Employment. The vacancy announcement and application can be found on the Senate Career Page.

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Community Living Center lakeside facility main street corridor

Registered Nurse - Geriatrics

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Tacoma, Washington Tacoma, Washington

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The American Lake Community Living Center is a lakeside facility with 83 beds, designed around a main street corridor with branching neighborhoods, emphasizing social environment and patient wellbeing.

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exciting and challenging career dedicated team helping protect life liberty

Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) - Uncompensated

Company: Department of Justice - Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

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

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a challenging career opportunity with a diverse workforce, dedicated to protecting Americans and their constitutional freedoms.

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Assessments Unit provides policy-oriented legal work Supervision Legislation and

Attorney-Adviser (Senior Attorney), CG-0905-14

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 Assessments Unit of the Supervision Legislation and Enforcement Branch in the Legal Division. The Assessments Unit provides counsel on policy-oriented legal work relating to the FDIC's supervisory and regulatory functions.

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This position is located within the Department of Commerce's National

Policy Advisor

Company: Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The position is located within the Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, with 1 vacancy in Washington DC. The position is also announced under another vacancy number and is open to Status Candidates.

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complex financial research planning and conducting financial and economic

Senior Researcher - Interdisciplinary

Company: Department of the Treasury - Treasury, Departmental Offices

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

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This position involves planning and conducting complex financial and economic research projects, including short and long-term assignments.

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Patient Access Coordinator VA Puget Sound Health acutely hospitalized Veterans

Registered Nurse - Traveling Veteran Coordinator

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Seattle, Washington Seattle, Washington

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The Patient Access Coordinator is responsible for coordinating services for acutely hospitalized Veterans at VA Puget Sound Health Care System.

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complex financial research planning and conducting financial and economic

Researcher - Interdisciplinary

Company: Department of the Treasury - Treasury, Departmental Offices

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

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This position involves planning and conducting complex financial and economic research projects, including short and long-term assignments.

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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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MACPAC seeking analyst Medicaid Payment analyst Financing Principal Analyst

Medicaid Access Team Principal Analyst

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission

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

Posted Sep 29, 2024

MACPAC is seeking a Medicaid Payment and Financing Principal Analyst. Learn more about this agency.

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This position is located in the Department of the

Intelligence Research Specialist (Counterintelligence)

Company: Department of the Treasury - Treasury, Departmental Offices

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

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This position is located in the Department of the Treasury Departmental Offices DO Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence TFI Office of Intelligence and Analysis OIA Office of Counterintelligence OCI The purpose of this position is to function as a counterintelligence CI analyst conducting research and analysis regarding CI threats to the Treasury Department

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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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