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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.

Intern 2026:  AI Hybrid Cloud Platforms Research Developer

Company: IBM

Location: Multiple Cities

Posted Dec 04, 2025

IBM Research is seeking highly motivated students for developer internships in ML training and inference for Summer 2026. Interns will gain hands-on experience building infrastructure for machine learning platforms, model inference services, and intelligent agents. The role offers mentorship from experienced engineers and researchers, exposure to next-generation AI platforms, and the opportunity to strengthen development skills in a modern hybrid cloud environment.

Software Development Manager

Company: IBM

Location: Kochi, IN

Posted Dec 04, 2025

The text describes a career opportunity at IBM Software, focusing on a role as a Software Development Manager. The position involves managing software development, enhancing product experiences, and scaling team capabilities. The role requires expertise in software development, team management, strategic partnerships, and technical direction. The company values innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration with product teams.

Senior Software Engineer IAM

Company: IBM

Location: Mulhuddart, IE

Posted Dec 04, 2025

The text describes a career opportunity at IBM Software, focusing on the Keycloak Core Clients team. It highlights the role of a Senior Software Engineer in advancing authentication protocols and security capabilities, contributing to open source projects, and collaborating with industry working groups. The position requires expertise in Java development, token-based security protocols, cloud application development, and security principles.

Product Management Professional 2026

Company: IBM

Location: Multiple Cities

Posted Dec 04, 2025

The text describes the role of a Product Specialist, highlighting their responsibilities in product execution, domain focus, cross-functional management, and data science. It emphasizes the importance of the role in driving product success and accelerating career growth.

Devops Engineer

Company: IBM

Location: Brno, CZ

Posted Dec 04, 2025

IBM Software is seeking a skilled backend developer to join their team. The role involves developing and maintaining high-quality software products, working with various technologies and programming languages. The position offers opportunities to improve community projects, shape internal processes, and develop innovative solutions. The ideal candidate should have excellent technical and creative thinking skills, basic Java programming skills, experience with Maven and Gradle, and knowledge of Jakarta EE, Git, Subversion, CI/CD, Tekton, Jenkins, containers, Linux, and shell or Python scripting.

Web Strategist

Company: IBM

Location: Bucharest, RO

Posted Dec 04, 2025

The job posting is for a Web Strategist position at IBM's Marketing Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility team in Bucharest. The role involves shaping web experiences, collaborating with stakeholders, and using data-driven strategies to drive engagement and optimize performance.

Associate Product Manager

Company: IBM

Location: Pune, IN

Posted Dec 04, 2025

The text describes a product management role at IBM Infrastructure Storage Division, focusing on competitive research, analysis, and reporting. The ideal candidate should have strong research, analytical, and communication skills, as well as experience with AI tools and storage technology.

Senior Research Scientist – Quantum-Centric Supercomputing for Materials Science

Company: IBM

Location: Yorktown Heights, US

Posted Dec 04, 2025

IBM Research seeks a quantum computing scientist to advance novel algorithms and apply them to materials science. The role involves quantum simulation, ecosystem expansion, and collaboration with clients. Requirements include expertise in quantum hardware, computational methods, and a strong publication record.

Experience Strategy and Design Lead

Company: IBM

Location: Multiple Cities

Posted Dec 04, 2025

IBM's Experience Strategy & Design global offering seeks an accomplished Experience Design Consultant to help clients identify, envision, and execute AI experiences that drive exceptional user experiences and business outcomes. The role involves generating actionable insights, developing persuasive POVs, pioneering ways to design with AI, supporting early-stage opportunities, and supplementing markets with strategic skills. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of experience in customer/employee experience strategy and design, proficiency in human-centered design methodologies, and strong interpersonal communication skills.

Research AI Engineer, Intern: 2026

Company: IBM

Location: Multiple Cities

Posted Dec 04, 2025

IBM Research is a team focused on inventing the future of computing and solving real-world problems for clients. The role involves collaborating with AI researchers and engineers to design and implement AI solutions using large language models, multimodal models, and agentic frameworks. The position requires strong programming skills in Python, familiarity with machine learning fundamentals, and a collaborative mindset.

Research Intern - Next Generation Systems (3 months)

Company: IBM

Location: Dublin, IE

Posted Dec 04, 2025

IBM Research is seeking candidates for an internship focused on foundational research and engineering to support the next generation of AI workloads. The role involves making agent behavior observable and interpretable, defining performance and reliability metrics, and optimizing serving and orchestration of multimodal models in cloud-native environments. The internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to frameworks and tools that enhance the robustness, efficiency, and scalability of complex AI systems.

Contact Center Fresh Graduates

Company: IBM

Location: Naga City, PH

Posted Dec 04, 2025

The job description outlines the role of a Contact Center Practitioner at IBM, who will be responsible for providing customer service support, answering queries, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to multitask, and a strong customer focus.

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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