LatchBio · Senior · Ashby
On-siteSan Francisco, CA
$250–400kbase postedSep 10
Engineering · Synced from public postings
Research Scientist jobs.
1,657 roles open across 128 companies - closed listings pulled, and pay shown exactly as the employer posted it. Apply to any of them with one LandEarly profile, tailored per posting.
- Boards re-read hourly
- Base pay shown where stated
- Closed roles removed
Open research scientist roles
Live1,657
84 posted this week · 128 companies hiring
Posted todayOver 60 days old
How old the open roles are, not how many get posted - our board coverage has grown over the last year, so a week-by-week series would measure us rather than the market. Snapshot taken September 2026.
1657 open research scientist roles across 128 companies, with 84 posted this week. Posted base pay runs $68k–$138k across the middle half. Top hiring: Penn State University (Academic), University of Miami, University of Texas at Austin.
The board
Filter to the seat you’d actually take.
Level sets the scope and the pay band; work model decides whether you’re eligible at all. Both are on every card, so you can rule roles out before opening a single description.
Level
Model
Where
Posted
Showing 12 of 120 roles · 1,657 open in total
$250–400kbase postedSep 9
$250–400kbase postedSep 9
$140–348kbase postedSep 9
Purdue University · Junior · SuccessFactors
West Lafayette, IN, US
No pay postedSep 9
$120–130kbase postedSep 9
$90–110kbase postedSep 9
No pay postedSep 9
No pay postedSep 9
$93–126kbase postedSep 9
University of British Columbia (Faculty) · Mid-level · Workday
UBC Okanagan Campus - Kelowna, BC, Canada
No pay postedSep 9
No pay postedSep 9
The board carries the 120 most recent of 1,657 open research scientist roles - the other 1,537 are in the full member search. The city chips read the employer’s own location line; a listing that names no city we can resolve stays searchable but sits out of them.
Open to remote only? 67 of the 286 research scientist listings that publish a work model came back remote-first, and 25 more are hybrid. The other 1,371 say nothing either way - that field is one only some boards publish.
Posted pay only - no estimates
What 360 of these listings actually printed.
Every figure here comes from a live posting with a stated annual base range. Nothing is modelled, inferred, or averaged in from a survey - which is also why the sample is smaller than the board.
Base salary distribution
Count of listings by posted base midpoint, on the same axis the rungs beside it are drawn against.
259
63
18
8
8
4
0
0
$0k$125k$250k$375k$500k$625k$750k$875k
The $0k–$125k band alone holds 259 of the 360 priced listings.
What each rung pays
The middle 50% of posted base at each level, and how many listings that band is drawn from.
Junior128$54k–$73k
Mid-level87$70k–$115k
Senior129$85k–$212k
Staff8$110k–$320k
Principal7$176k–$340k
$68k
25th pct
$83k
Median
$138k
75th pct
2 of the 7 levels on this board sit out - fewer than 5 of their listings state a range, and a band drawn off two postings reads like the same fact as one drawn off forty.
By city
Where the openings actually are.
Every city with at least five open research scientist roles, each its own board. Counts are what that page holds right now.
By country
Hiring beyond the US.
Every country with at least five open research scientist roles, each its own board. Counts are what that page holds right now.
Same role, different question.
What it pays, where it's remote, and how the whole field is trending.
Research Scientist salary breakdown
Percentiles by level and metro, with the sample size behind every number and a note where it is thin.
Remote research scientist jobsThe 67 postings that came back remote-first, with the geography each employer will actually hire in kept on the card.
Engineering job marketHiring volume, top employers and pay direction across every role in the field.
Questions
Before you start applying.
About Research Scientist roles
The Research Scientist job market currently shows 1,663 open positions across 128 hiring companies, based on available posting data. This week alone, 85 new roles were posted, indicating ongoing activity in the field. Compensation data drawn from current listings shows a median (P50) salary of $82,750, with a 25th percentile of $68,437.50 and a 75th percentile of $137,993.88. This spread suggests a wide range of roles, from entry-level or academic research positions to more senior or specialized scientist roles that command higher compensation. Among the organizations currently hiring, academic and research-oriented institutions feature prominently, including Penn State University (Academic), University of Miami, Ohio State University, University of Texas at Austin, and Emory University (Faculty). This suggests that universities and academic medical centers represent a notable share of current demand for Research Scientist talent, based on the available postings. The presence of 128 distinct hiring companies indicates that opportunities are distributed across a range of organizations rather than concentrated in a small number of employers, according to current data. Job seekers evaluating this market should note that the gap between the 25th and 75th percentile salaries is substantial, reflecting variation in role seniority, institution type, and possibly discipline. With 85 roles posted in the most recent week relative to a total of 1,663 open positions, the market appears to have a steady, if modest, pace of new postings relative to the overall pool. Those interested in pursuing Research Scientist roles may want to review individual listings closely, as compensation and requirements can vary considerably depending on the hiring institution and role type.
What skills are in demand for Research Scientist roles?
Based on current postings, Research Scientist roles are frequently associated with academic and faculty-based institutions, suggesting that research methodology, grant writing, and subject-matter expertise remain valuable. While specific skill requirements vary by employer, the concentration of university hiring implies that experience in academic research settings may be advantageous, according to available data.
What salary range can Research Scientists expect?
According to available compensation data from current postings, the median salary for Research Scientist roles is $82,750, with a 25th percentile of $68,437.50 and a 75th percentile of $137,993.88. This indicates a wide range of pay depending on seniority, institution, and role specifics, based on current market data.
Which companies are hiring the most Research Scientists?
Based on current postings, top hiring organizations include Penn State University (Academic), University of Miami, Ohio State University, University of Texas at Austin, and Emory University (Faculty). These listings suggest that academic institutions represent a significant portion of current demand in this market.
How competitive is the Research Scientist job market right now?
With 1,663 open positions across 128 companies and 85 new roles posted in the past week, the market shows a steady volume of opportunities, based on available data. However, the wide salary range between percentiles suggests varying levels of competitiveness depending on role seniority and institution type.
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