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Exploring the Research Landscape

Research spans a vast spectrum, encompassing diverse disciplines like science, engineering, medicine, humanities, and social sciences. It's about seeking answers, pushing boundaries, and advancing knowledge. The field offers a multitude of roles, each with its own unique set of responsibilities and rewards.

Typical Positions & Responsibilities:

Average Salary:

Salaries in research vary significantly depending on experience, location, specialization, and the type of employer. Entry-level positions typically offer a starting salary in the $40,000-$60,000 range, while senior researchers can earn upwards of $100,000 per year.

Navigating Your Research Job Search:

General Search Strategies:

Skill and Degree Requirements:

Tailoring Your Application:

Preparing for Interviews:

Career Path in Research:

Research offers a dynamic career path with opportunities for growth and advancement. You might choose to specialize in a particular area, pursue leadership roles, or explore entrepreneurial ventures.

Top Companies in Research:

Embracing the Research Journey:

Research is a challenging yet rewarding career path. It allows you to make meaningful contributions to knowledge, solve complex problems, and advance our understanding of the world. By developing the necessary skills, networking strategically, and pursuing your passions, you can carve a fulfilling career in the exciting realm of research.

In this job search, you will find a range of positions across the country, totaling 998+ jobs in areas including Eugene, OR, San Diego, CA, College Park, MD, Baltimore, MD, Hanover, NH, Pasadena, CA, Cincinnati, OH, Norman, OK and West Lafayette, IN.

The West Coast is home to most jobs, which thrive in a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The area offers various seasonal activities and a solid job market focused on technology, entertainment, and tourism.

# Key Locations Total
1 Eugene, OR 200
2 San Diego, CA 190
3 College Park, MD 123
4 Baltimore, MD 107
5 Hanover, NH 97
6 Pasadena, CA 82
7 Cincinnati, OH 73
8 Norman, OK 68
9 West Lafayette, IN 58

This job search spans various federal agencies, private organizations, and universities across the United States, offering a wide range of positions.

# Key Employers Total
1 University of California 224
2 University of Oregon 201
3 University of Maryland 123
4 Johns Hopkins University 109
5 Dartmouth College 97
6 California Institute of Technology 82
7 University of Cincinnati 73
8 University of Oklahoma 68
9 Purdue University 58
10 University of Michigan 41

The roles span several categories, including Academia (1092 jobs), Science (125 jobs), Psychology (33 jobs), Administration (29 jobs), Research (23 jobs), Healthcare (17 jobs), Engineering (16 jobs), (13 jobs), Mathematics (10 jobs), Business (9 jobs), and ( jobs).

Overall, this job search presents diverse opportunities with varying salaries and location benefits, allowing you to choose the best fit for your career goals and lifestyle.




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Research
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Quantitative Researcher - Chicago/NYC

Radix Trading LLC, Research
Sep 11 - USA

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*Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

University of Oklahoma
Jul 01 - Norman, OK

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*Research Biostatistician - HPRC

University of Oklahoma
Jul 01 - Norman, OK

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Clinical Research Coordinator

University of Oklahoma
Jul 01 - Norman, OK

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*Sr Staff Research Asst

University of Oklahoma
Jul 01 - Norman, OK

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*Staff Research Assistant

University of Oklahoma
Jul 01 - Norman, OK


Cancer Research
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Assistant Scientist/Professor Position, Sanford Research

Sanford Research
May 12 - Sioux Falls, SD

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Principal Investigator Positions at the Institute for Cancer Research, CIMR, Beijing

Institute for Cancer Research, Chinese Institutes for Medical Research (CIMR), Beijing
Jun 13 - Beijing,

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Tenure Track/Tenured Faculty – Ben May Department for Cancer Research

U of C
Jun 13 - Chicago, IL

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Director of the Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research

Indiana University School of Medicine
Jun 26 - Indianapolis, IN

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Cancer Researcher Academic Rank/DOQ

Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer
Jul 01 - Omaha, NE

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NIH Cancer Postdoc Fellowship

National Cancer Institute Center for Cancer Research
Jun 27 - Bethesda, MD


Social And Behavioral Science
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Professional Research Assistant

University of Colorado at Boulder
Jun 30 - Boulder, CO


Academic Affairs
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Professional Research Assistant

University of Colorado System
Jun 30 - Boulder, CO


Academic
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Pro Tem Research Assistant/Research Associate, Postdoctoral Scholar (Chemistry and Biochemistry) - Open Pool

University of Oregon
Jul 01 - Eugene, OR

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Pro Tem Research Assistant/Research Associate, Postdoctoral Scholar (OIMB) - Open Pool

University of Oregon
Jul 01 - Eugene, OR

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Pro Tem Research Assistant/Research Associate/Postdoctoral Scholar (Physics) - Open Pool

University of Oregon
Jul 01 - Eugene, OR

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Pro Tem Research Assistant/Research Associate, Postdoctoral Scholar (Biology) - Open Pool

University of Oregon
Jul 01 - Eugene, OR

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CTN Pro tem Research Assistant/Research Associate and Postdoctoral Scholar - Open Pool

University of Oregon
Jul 01 - Eugene, OR

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Pro tem Research Assistant/Research Associate/Postdoctoral Scholar - open pool

University of Oregon
Jul 01 - Eugene, OR


Operations Research
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OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

Naval Sea Systems Command, Department of the Navy
Jan 13 - Mechanicsburg, PA

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OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

U.S. Pacific Fleet, Department of the Navy
Jun 10 - Pearl Harbor, HI

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OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

Air Force Civilian Career Training, Department of the Air Force
Oct 29 - Los Angeles County, CA

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INTERDISCIPLINARY (Ops Research Analyst/Mathematician/Statistician/Computer Sci/Data Sci)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army
Jan 02 - Louisville, GA

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Graduate Student Research Assistant

Judicial Branch - Agency Wide, Judicial Branch
May 27 - Washington, DC

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Operations Research Analyst (PUBLIC NOTICE)

Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide, Department of the Air Force
Nov 13 - Gunter AFB, AL


Statistics
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Computational Scientist/Research Software Engineer for Lightsheet Image Analysis - FMI Group Liberali and Allen Institute for Cell Science

Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research (FMI)
Jun 11 - USA

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Scientist, Bioinformatics

InVitro Cell Research, LLC (ICR)
Jun 17 - USA

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Principal Scientist, Translational Bioinformatics

InVitro Cell Research, LLC (ICR)
Jun 19 - USA

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Assistant Research Professor - Bioinformatics Analyst

Auburn University (AU)
Jun 27 - USA


Biology
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Principal Investigator, Immunology Research Center, National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan

National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan
May 20 - Taiwan


Architecture
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INTERDISCIPLINARY

U.S. Pacific Fleet, Department of the Navy
Dec 09 - Oahu, HI


HumanitieImmunology
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Faculty Positions at Center for Infectious Disease Research, Westlake University

Center for Infectious Disease Research, Westlake University
Apr 18 - Hangzhou,


Science
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CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR (Durham, NC, US, 27710)

Duke University
Jul 01 - Durham, NC


Chemistry
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Marine Natural Product - LC-MS Analytical Chemist (m/f/d)

GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research
Jun 27 - Kiel,

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Tenure-Track Assistant and Associate Professor Positions at the Institute for Materials Research

Tohoku University
Jun 11 - JP


Astronomy; Astrophysics; AI/Machine Learning
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CIERA Board of Visitors Research Associate

Northwestern University, CIERA - Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics
Jul 01 - USA


Postdoc
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Postdoctoral Fellow - Experimental Radiation - Junjie Chen Lab

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Jun 18 - Houston, TX



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