Exclusive Research Scientist Jobs over $100,000

Welcome to the Ladders’ Research Scientist jobs category, your gateway to discover and apply for high paying jobs in the lucrative world of scientific research.

What is a Research Scientist?

A Research Scientist is a professional who conducts and evaluates complex experiments, tests, and research on different subjects, primarily to advance knowledge in their specific field.

Skills Needed

Key skills for research scientists include analytical skills, detail-oriented approach, dexterity, logical-thinking, time management, and expertise in scientific principles.

How to Become One

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field is required to become a Research Scientist. A master’s or doctoral degree might be necessary for advanced positions.

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$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to empower the future of AI in healthcare through innovative experiments, model evaluations, and collaborative research, driving impactful solutions for clinical environments and p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Architect innovative AI solutions bridging research and healthcare. You'll design experiments, evaluate AI models, and collaborate with teams to drive impactful product development for health-focused...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $335K *

Innovate cutting-edge training infrastructure for frontier reinforcement learning, optimizing pipelines and enhancing system reliability. Collaborate closely with researchers to ensure efficient model...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Innovate in lung research by analyzing and interpreting complex data sets and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive impactful scientific insights and methodologies in neonatal lung biolo...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Make your mark at the forefront of lung health research by analyzing complex datasets, developing innovative bioinformatics tools, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to advance scientific...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$141K *

Pioneer groundbreaking research initiatives aimed at enhancing alignment methodologies. Collaborate with a cross-functional team, driving empirical and theoretical studies while contributing to signif...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $500K+*

Contribute to groundbreaking research on alignment problems, leveraging both empirical and theoretical methods, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and advancing scientific understanding...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Elevate the way models learn by measuring and enhancing data quality in collaboration with leading researchers, driving innovation in a dynamic team environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$204K - $385K *

Lead the design and implementation of control protocols to enhance AI safety through empirical research and experimentation, shaping innovative monitoring systems for coding agents in production envir...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$183K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading data analysis for innovative ultrasound studies. Collaborate with a dynamic experimental team from design to interpretation, driving insights through advanced statistical m...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Elevate research initiatives by leading multidisciplinary projects, driving grant proposals, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to advance healthcare informatics and public health research ef...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer cutting-edge research initiatives, leading multidisciplinary teams to transform complex questions into actionable strategies, while managing technical scopes, resources, and project timelines...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$228K - $358K *

Innovate in mechanistic modeling and experimental design to enhance bioinformatics systems. Contribute to the development of evaluations and analyses that integrate biological data with deep learning...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $140K *

Transform the future of material innovation! Collaborate across R&D, production, and quality control to enhance product development and analytical testing through state-of-the-art instrumentation and...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in analyzing complex cyber challenges and developing innovative solutions to enhance mission effectiveness. Collaborate across teams to design robust metrics and automated tools, ensur...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$236K - $500K+*

Unlock potential in AI alignment by leading innovative research that merges philosophy and empirical science, addressing complex problems and guiding empirical methodologies while shaping a new collab...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$82K - $84K *

Drive impactful research and evaluation projects to promote mental health equity and address disparities across diverse communities, contributing expertise from study design to dissemination of findin...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that pushes the boundaries of research by establishing scientific standards, leading advanced analyses, and mentoring personnel to develop impactful methodologies in anthropometric modelin...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $160K *

Lead the charge in advancing solid-state battery technologies by developing innovative polymer materials, designing complex experiments, and analyzing data to drive key product enhancements and strate...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of research and analysis by leading complex projects, mentoring teams, and managing client relationships to drive next-level business development and innovation across diverse militar...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to innovative research and product development with cross-functional teams. Support project management and market analysis, ensuring timely execution and alignment across R&D, legal, clinic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of generative video models by inventing innovative architectures and controllability mechanisms, driving success metrics, and advancing research for practical applications...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $160K *

Pioneer transformative AI applications in biomedical discovery, collaborating with scientists and engineers to bridge virtual and real-world data for innovative drug discovery solutions...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join an interdisciplinary team to develop innovative diagnostics for waterborne viruses, focusing on RT-RPA integration, optimization, and validation of assays for environmental samples with a signifi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Transform user interaction by architecting large-scale multimodal models that effectively reason, plan, and execute complex tasks using advanced data systems and evaluation frameworks across multiple...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is the minimum qualification to be a Research Scientist?question toggle

    The minimum qualification to become a Research Scientist is a bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field. However, a master’s or doctoral degree might be necessary for advanced positions.

  • What skills are required for a Research Scientist job?question toggle

    Key skills for a Research Scientist include analytical skills, detail-oriented approach, dexterity, logical-thinking, and time management. They also need to have a good grasp of scientific principles relevant to their field.

  • What does a Research Scientist do?question toggle

    A Research Scientist conducts and evaluates complex experiments, tests, and research on different subjects, primarily to advance knowledge in their specific field.