Researcher roles turn complex questions into evidence, insights, and discoveries that inform decisions and advance knowledge. From laboratory and clinical research to data science, market research, and policy analysis, researchers work across industries and disciplines. Explore vetted researcher opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders and find roles that match your expertise and career goals.
Researchers plan studies, gather and analyze information, evaluate findings, and communicate results. Depending on the role, work may involve designing experiments, managing datasets, reviewing literature, conducting interviews, developing models, or preparing reports and publications. Many positions also require collaboration with technical teams, business leaders, clinicians, or academic partners.
Research careers span areas such as biomedical and life sciences, pharmaceuticals, clinical trials, artificial intelligence, software, economics, finance, consumer insights, public policy, and academia. Job titles may include research scientist, clinical researcher, data researcher, market researcher, research analyst, and principal investigator. Responsibilities and qualifications vary by specialty and employer.
Successful researchers bring strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, clear communication, and sound judgment. Depending on the field, employers may seek experience with statistical methods, programming, laboratory techniques, research ethics, study design, or specialized tools and subject-matter knowledge. Advanced degrees are common in some scientific and academic roles, while industry positions may prioritize applied experience and demonstrable results.
Use Ladders to explore vetted researcher jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by specialty, seniority, location, and employer, and focus your search on positions that align with your skills and preferred career direction.
$74K - $91K *
Contribute to national health data collection efforts by leveraging your nursing expertise and survey research skills. Engage in participant-centered data collection, quality control, and training whi...
Yesterday
Academic Partnerships Director
$120K - $150K *
Unlock new opportunities by building strategic partnerships with academic institutions to enhance research in neurology, psychiatry, and sleep. Collaborate with principal investigators to drive adopti...
1 week ago
Clinical Trials Scientific Affairs Supervisor
$85K - $115K *
Transform clinical trial operations by leading a high-performing team, ensuring efficient RFP reviews and testing requirements. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive business objectives and enhance...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Trials Scientific Affairs Supervisor
$85K - $100K *
Empower our team by overseeing clinical trial activities, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with established procedures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellen...
4 weeks ago
Principal Attack Engineer, AI/LLM
$238K - $280K *
Shape the future of AI/LLM security by leading innovative offensive strategies, defining technical vision, and driving cross-company initiatives to enhance NodeZero's capabilities in identifying and e...
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Associate Director, Research Fiscal Contracting
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing research through effective contract management and procurement oversight. Lead negotiations, ensure compliance, and support the research community while super...
1 week ago
$170K - $175K *
Engineer innovative data solutions by developing impactful dashboards and analytics. Collaborate with teams to enhance supply chain insights, leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive strategic busi...
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$110K - $130K *
Partner with us to lead and manage complex projects, ensuring client satisfaction and timely delivery through effective coordination across multiple teams and departments. Drive project success from i...
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$110K - $130K *
Join us to lead the development and execution of clinical study designs, ensuring effective project management and collaboration across teams. Your expertise will drive the success of clinical trials...
2 weeks ago
Senior Clinical Scientist / Scientifique clinique principal, Canada, remote
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in developing high-quality clinical and regulatory documents, providing scientific expertise, and mentoring junior staff to ensure timely and compliant project delivery while supportin...
4 weeks ago
Project Director, Dermatology and Rheumatology, CRO, US, remote USA
$125K - $150K *
Oversee a portfolio of clinical studies, ensuring compliance and quality. Lead Project Managers in executing complex trials, driving operational efficiency and client satisfaction while leveraging you...
3 weeks ago
Staff Engineer, Detection and Response
$225K - $281K *
Lead the charge in shaping detection and response strategies, driving hands-on initiatives to enhance security architecture and incident management. Collaborate across teams to ensure robust threat de...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $185K *
Elevate the legal landscape by leveraging AI to transform workflows. Collaborate with law firms to design and implement innovative solutions, ensuring successful adoption of advanced legal technologie...
2 weeks ago
$99K - $114K *
Join a dynamic team to provide essential school psychology services, conduct assessments, and collaborate with educators and families to enhance student success in a virtual or in-person setting...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead feasibility strategy and execution for clinical studies, driving operational excellence and data-driven insights to optimize trial planning and enrollment across rare disease programs. Collaborat...
3 days ago
$160K - $190K *
Lead the charge in defining and executing enterprise AI architecture strategy, ensuring scalable, ethical AI integration across platforms. Drive innovation through Generative and Agentic AI, aligning...
1 week ago
Data Scientist, Project Success and Innovation
$114K - $140K *
Pioneer innovative solutions as a Data Scientist, driving advanced analytics and machine learning applications to enhance project success and economic opportunities across diverse teams and workflows...
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$112K - $140K *
Unlock potential by leading UX research to enhance consumer offerings, understanding pet parent needs, and shaping product positioning. Collaborate across teams to drive insights that influence strate...
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Staff+ Software Engineer, Memory & Search
$405K - $485K *
Join us to design and build innovative memory and search experiences that enhance user interaction across platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful products that prioritiz...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead comprehensive user research initiatives to uncover insights that enhance product design and user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advocate for user needs and drive impactful...
1 week ago
Member of Technical Staff, AI Researcher (New Stealth Startup)
$250K - $400K *
Shape the future of AI by designing evaluation frameworks and feedback systems that enhance model performance. Collaborate across teams to translate research into scalable solutions, driving impactful...
1 week ago
$95K - $130K *
Lead the charge in clinical trial monitoring, ensuring compliance and quality through oversight, guidance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance site performance and study execution...
2 weeks ago
$115K - $135K *
Shape the future of clinical trials by leading site monitoring efforts, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across teams. Drive quality and efficiency in trial execution while mentoring j...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Elevate clinical trial success by overseeing site monitoring, ensuring compliance, and providing leadership. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address site issues, enhance recruitment, and ma...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Accelerate clinical trial success by leading site monitoring efforts, ensuring compliance, and providing expert guidance to the CRA team. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues and enhance s...
3 weeks ago
What does a researcher do?
A researcher investigates questions by planning studies, collecting and analyzing evidence, interpreting results, and sharing findings. Specific duties depend on the field and may include experiments, data analysis, interviews, literature reviews, or reports.
What types of researcher jobs are available?
Researcher opportunities include roles in life sciences, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, technology, data science, finance, market research, economics, public policy, and academia. Titles can include research scientist, clinical researcher, research analyst, and principal investigator.
What qualifications do researcher jobs require?
Requirements vary by specialty. Employers may look for a relevant degree, research or industry experience, analytical and communication skills, and expertise in methods or tools such as statistical analysis, programming, laboratory techniques, or clinical study design.
Can researchers earn $100,000 or more?
Yes. Compensation depends on factors such as specialty, experience, location, employer, and seniority. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.
How can I find researcher jobs on Ladders?
Browse researcher listings on Ladders and narrow your search by specialization, location, seniority, and other preferences to find opportunities that fit your background and goals.