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Research Assistant supporting a medical education research study examining predictors of clinical confidence. Conducting statistical analyses and preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
🕒 May 26
Research Computing Assistant supporting educational projects for UVA's high-performance computing platforms. Engaging in various programming tasks and collaborating with RC staff in a remote setting.
🕒 April 17
Research Scientist Intern developing algorithms and models for AI applications at Whiterabbit.ai. Collaborating with medical professionals to enhance cancer detection through AI.
🕒 January 23
Applied Scientist Intern working with AI/ML initiatives at Wealth.com. Collaborating with engineers and scientists to develop advanced legal AI assistants.
🕒 December 15, 2025
Research Scientist Intern contributing to groundbreaking Protocol Learning research at Pluralis. Join a remote team publishing in tier-1 ML conferences with mentorship from senior scientists.
🕒 November 4, 2025
Graduate Research Assistant on financial crime project with Professor Moyara Ruehsen in data analytics and legal research. Responsibilities include data entry, survey data analysis, and case document research.
The average salary for remote entry-level research scientists is $128,946. This is based on data from 17 job openings. Our advanced AI searches the internet for remote job openings and posts them on our website. We use the salary data from these job postings to calculate salary expectations.
Below is a breakdown of salary data by years of experience:
| Experience | Number of roles analyzed | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
⚪️ Entry-level Research Scientist (0 yrs) | 17 | $128,946 |
🟢 Junior Research Scientist (1-2 yrs) | 51 | $96,269 |
🟡 Mid-level Research Scientist (2-4 yrs) | 184 | $145,793 |
🟠 Senior Research Scientist (5-9 yrs) | 214 | $174,664 |
🔴 Lead Research Scientist (10+ yrs) | 82 | $201,128 |
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