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Research roles are booming as AI, data science, and biotechnology converge. Companies are hiring scientists, data analysts, and lab technicians to build next‑generation products. With 8,241 positions open, the demand for research talent is higher than ever.

Research jobs span from AI and machine‑learning scientists to clinical trial researchers and UX researchers. Responsibilities include designing experiments, collecting and analyzing data with Python, R, or LabVIEW, publishing findings, and prototyping new algorithms or therapies. Many roles require proficiency in version control, SQL, and specialized tools like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or CRISPR‑Cas9.

Transparent salary data helps researchers negotiate fair pay, assess funding opportunities, and plan career moves. Knowing the market rate for your skill set—whether you’re a junior data scientist or a senior AI researcher—ensures you stay competitive and avoid under‑compensation in fast‑moving tech fields.

Senior Lead AI Engineer (LLM Customization and Finetuning)

Company: Capital One

Location: New York, NY

Posted Aug 19, 2025

Experience developing and applying state-of-the-art techniques for optimizing training and inference software to improve hardware utilization, latency,…

Sr. Lead AI Engineer (SDKs, Model Performance Optimization, MLOps)

Company: Capital One

Location: New York, NY

Posted Aug 19, 2025

Experience developing and applying state-of-the-art techniques for optimizing training and inference software to improve hardware utilization, latency,…

Senior Manager of Integrated Marketing Communications and Social Media (IMC)

Company: Promotion In Motion Inc

Location: New York, NY

Posted Aug 19, 2025

Help to create the social media ecosystem, ensuring the right tools, budget, and resources are allocated to drive growth across brands and platforms.

Senior Data Scientist

Company: T-Mobile USA, Inc.

Location: Bellevue, WA

Posted Aug 19, 2025

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred in Math, Statistics, Data Science, Analytics, Econometrics, Computer science, Operations Research…

Lead AI Engineer (AI Foundations, GraphML)

Company: Capital One

Location: New York, NY

Posted Aug 19, 2025

We work hand-in-hand with our partners across the company to advance the state of the art in science and AI engineering, and we build and deploy proprietary…

New Grad RN Residency Program

Company: Cedars-Sinai

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Aug 19, 2025

Must have an active CA RN license by ***August 18, 2025***. Licensure: Valid California State Registered Nurse license by the application date.

Sr Manager- AI Engineering (GenAI Platform Services)

Company: Capital One

Location: New York, NY

Posted Aug 19, 2025

Invent and introduce state-of-the-art LLM optimization techniques to improve the performance — scalability, cost, latency, throughput — of large scale…

Applied Scientist – Research Products

Company: Thomson Reuters

Location: Frisco, TX

Posted Aug 19, 2025

Thomson Reuters Labs in the USA is seeking scientists with a passion for solving problems using state-of-the-art information retrieval, natural language…

Senior Data Scientist - NLP

Company: Capital One

Location: New York, NY

Posted Aug 19, 2025

A Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative…

Senior Lead AI Engineer (Gen AI Platform Services)

Company: Capital One

Location: New York, NY

Posted Aug 19, 2025

Experience developing and applying state-of-the-art techniques for optimizing training and inference software to improve hardware utilization, latency,…

Senior Lead AI Engineer (Foundation Model Hosting)

Company: Capital One

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 19, 2025

Experience developing and applying state-of-the-art techniques for optimizing training and inference software to improve hardware utilization, latency,…

Senior AI Engineer (AI Foundations)

Company: Capital One

Location: New York, NY

Posted Aug 19, 2025

Experience developing and applying state-of-the-art techniques for optimizing training and inference software to improve hardware utilization, latency,…

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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