Research Scientist
Research Scientist — a data role focused on machine-learning, python, communication.
$235,000 medianDemand 82/100growingRemote-friendlyData & Analytics
Core skills
What matters in this role
Machine LearningPythonCommunication
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Paths that lead to Research Scientist
moderate57% overlap
AI Engineer → Research Scientist
Fast-track jump from ai-engineer to research-scientist — ambitious but very achievable with focused skill-building.
18 mo+21% salary
easy75% overlap
Applied Scientist → Research Scientist
Natural progression from applied-scientist to research-scientist — same track, higher scope and compensation.
10 mo+15% salary
Employers
Top employers hiring Research Scientists
OpenAIDeepMindMeta
Countries
USAUKCanadaGermanyIndiaSingaporeUAEAustralia
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