Research Scientist 3 SwiftResearch Scientist 3College Park, MarylandThis role requires deep subject matter expertise, leadership in scientific studies, and the ability to guide research efforts that may influence future products and capabilities years ahead of development. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.
Biotechnology Research Scientist SURVICE Engineering CompanyBiotechnology Research ScientistAdelphi, MD$110,000–$130,000 / yearUse techniques for the quantification, synthesis, purification, and assembly of DNA such as PCR (including Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (QPCR), Reverse Transcription (RT)-PCR), enzymatic kits for DNA manipulation, and gel electrophoresis. They have also contributed their expertise to other vital national defense programs and technologies that involve survivability, cybersecurity, information technology/management, software engineering, unmanned aerial systems (UASs), and metrology/reverse engineering.
Senior Research Scientist Advanced Systems Peraton IncSenior Research Scientist Advanced SystemsCollege Park, MD$176,000–$282,000 / yearThe ideal candidate for this role is a senior hands-on software researcher or prototype engineer who can translate customer needs into working capabilities, develop complex software prototypes, integrate existing systems, and help guide technical execution across small research teams. Minimum of 12+ years of experience with a Bachelors degree, 10+ years of experience with a Masters degree, or 8+ years of experience with a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
Senior Research Scientist Cyber Network Security Peraton IncSenior Research Scientist Cyber Network SecurityCollege Park, MD$176,000–$282,000 / yearWithin this role you will work in a dynamic R&D environment, collaborate directly with government leadership and technical stakeholders, and help shape next-generation research efforts in cyber network defense, secure networking, experimentation platforms, and emerging network technologies. Minimum of 12+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 10+ years of experience with a Master's degree, or 8+ years of experience with a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
Research Scientist Software Defined Radio Peraton IncResearch Scientist Software Defined RadioCollege Park, MD$135,000–$216,000 / yearYou will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of researchers, engineers, and customer stakeholders to solve complex problems involving wireless systems, signal processing, protocol analysis, networked communications, and secure communications environments. This role will focus on designing, developing, prototyping, and evaluating SDR-based capabilities for advanced wireless communications, networking, cyber operations, and experimentation platforms.
New2027 PhD Graduate - Computational Geospace Modeling Research Scientist Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC2027 PhD Graduate - Computational Geospace Modeling Research ScientistLaurel, MDThe successful candidate will have a demonstrable record of publishing original research in peer-reviewed journals, participation and leadership in proposal development, collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams, and contributions to externally funded research and development programs. Research activities include the development and coupling of large-scale numerical models, scientific software engineering, model validation, data assimilation, satellite drag prediction, upper-atmosphere dynamics, and comparisons with satellite and ground-based observations.
Research Scientist / Assistant Professor University of Maryland School of MedicineResearch Scientist / Assistant ProfessorBaltimore, MD$85,000–$110,000 / yearThe successful candidate will contribute to an active and growing research portfolio supported by federal funding, including VA Merit Awards and NIH grants, and will work closely with program co-directors and a multidisciplinary team of investigators, trainees, and clinical collaborators. PIGN has access to state-of-the-art small animal imaging infrastructure including a 7 Tesla and 9.4 Tesla Bruker MRI systems with cryoprobe, a Siemens Inveon microPET/CT, an MR-guided focused ultrasound system, and a PerkinElmer IVIS Spectrum for bioluminescence and fluorescence imaging.
Research Scientist, Intelligent Talent Acquisition Amazon.com IncResearch Scientist, Intelligent Talent AcquisitionArlington, VALast year we delivered over 6 million online candidate assessments, and helped Amazon deliver billions of packages around the world by making it possible to hire hundreds of thousands of workers in the right quantity, at the right location and at exactly the right time. ITA is an industry-leading people science and technology organization made up of scientists, engineers, analysts, product professionals and more, all with the shared goal of connecting the right people to the right jobs in a way that is fair and precise.
NewSenior Applied Scientist , Research and Applied Science Team, PXT Senior Talent and Transformation Amazon.com IncSenior Applied Scientist , Research and Applied Science Team, PXT Senior Talent and TransformationArlington, VAYou might spend the morning working through a thorny implementation problem, figuring out how to encode a psychometric scoring model into a pipeline that holds up under the messiness of real production data, debugging an LLM evaluation harness that is behaving inconsistently across assessment scenarios, or refactoring a causal estimation component so that another team can run it without calling you first. You will work alongside Senior and Principal Research Scientists, an Amazon Scholar, Product Management, and a Senior Applied Scientist who bring deep expertise in behavioral science, psychometrics, and causal inference, and you will be the driving force behind turning that expertise into working, deployable systems for our Amazon executives.
AI/ML Research Scientist Agentic Systems Peraton IncAI/ML Research Scientist Agentic SystemsHerndon, VA$112,000–$179,000 / yearYou will work closely with Labs internal Agentic AI teams in support of the Program CTO to perform analysis, build software, develop prototypes, and contribute to mission-relevant solutions. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies.
Research Scientist - Water Treatment Chemistry UsalcoResearch Scientist - Water Treatment ChemistryBaltimore, MarylandPersonally design and execute laboratory experiments , including hands-on bench work, data analysis, documentation, and interpretation involving organic, inorganic and aluminum-based chemistries, with emphasis on water treatment performance, stability, and manufacturability. Our Research & Development organization is based at Usalco's flagship Baltimore Research & Technology Center, a state‑of‑the‑art facility dedicated to advancing coagulation science, developing next‑generation water treatment solutions, and translating laboratory innovation into full‑scale commercial impact.
Research Scientist UsalcoResearch ScientistBaltimore, MarylandPersonally design and execute laboratory experiments , including hands-on bench work, data analysis, documentation, and interpretation involving organic, inorganic and aluminum-based chemistries, with emphasis on water treatment performance, stability, and manufacturability. Our Research & Development organization is based at Usalco's flagship Baltimore Research & Technology Center, a state‑of‑the‑art facility dedicated to advancing coagulation science, developing next‑generation water treatment solutions, and translating laboratory innovation into full‑scale commercial impact.
Principal Operations Research Scientist - 90028548 - Washington National Railroad Passenger CorpPrincipal Operations Research Scientist - 90028548 - WashingtonWashington, DC$124,600–$161,352 / hourOur values of 'Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First' are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, 'Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security' are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. The Principal Operations Research Scientist - Revenue Management Systems (RMS) is a senior individual contributor role reporting to the Director, Revenue Products and Business Planning within the Pricing, Revenue Management, Sales and Distribution (PRMSD) organization at Amtrak.
NewResearch Scientist Guidehouse IncResearch ScientistBethesda, MD$98,000–$163,000 / yearCompensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Extensive experience related to next generation sequencing methods and analyses (e.g., RNA-seq, scRNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, Hi-C, HiChIP, PCA, UMAP, tSNE).
2027 PhD Graduate - Computational Geospace Modeling Research Scientist Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory2027 PhD Graduate - Computational Geospace Modeling Research ScientistLaurel, MarylandFull timeThe successful candidate will have a demonstrable record of publishing original research in peer-reviewed journals, participation and leadership in proposal development, collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams, and contributions to externally funded research and development programs. Research activities include the development and coupling of large-scale numerical models, scientific software engineering, model validation, data assimilation, satellite drag prediction, upper-atmosphere dynamics, and comparisons with satellite and ground-based observations.
NewResearch Scientist & Clinical Psychologist Maryland Treatment Centers, Inc.Research Scientist & Clinical PsychologistRockville, MDMaryland Treatment Centers (MTC) is seeking a full-time Research Scientist and Clinical Psychologist to support innovative addiction research within our Rockville treatment center. This role offers the chance to develop a research-oriented career in substance use disorder (SUD) and trauma treatment while working alongside a multidisciplinary clinical team.
NewResearch Scientist GuidehouseResearch ScientistBethesda, MD$98,000–$163,000 / yearCompensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Extensive experience related to next generation sequencing methods and analyses (e.g., RNA-seq, scRNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, Hi-C, HiChIP, PCA, UMAP, tSNE).
Research Scientist RF Machine Learning Peraton IncResearch Scientist RF Machine LearningCollege Park, MD$135,000–$216,000 / yearYou will collaborate with researchers, software engineers, signal processing experts, and customer stakeholders to solve complex problems involving RF sensing, signal characterization, waveform analysis, spectrum awareness, and machine learning-enabled wireless systems. This role will focus on leading the design, development, prototyping, and evaluation of RF Machine Learning algorithms and signal processing techniques for advanced wireless, spectrum, cyber, and communications research.
Senior Research Scientist - Policy Educational Testing ServiceSenior Research Scientist - PolicyWashington, DC$155,000–$165,000 / yearWe seek quantitative scientists with expertise in one or more of the following areas: causal inference and quasi-experimental designs in education policy; analysis of large-scale assessment data (e.g., NAEP, PISA, PIAAC) and equity-forward reporting; responsible AI/ML for policy and practice (including bias detection and mitigation); measurement and validation of durable skills and civic capacities; longitudinal systems analysis; and program evaluation that translates research into actionable policy guidance. Through strategic acquisitions, we've expanded our global capabilities: PSI strengthens our workforce assessment solutions, while Edusoft, Kira Talent, Pipplet, Vericant, and Wheebox enhance our educational technology and assessment platforms across critical markets worldwide.
Research Scientist - Aging and Disability Public Health Surveillance - Washington, DC NORC at the University of ChicagoResearch Scientist - Aging and Disability Public Health Surveillance - Washington, DCWashington DC, WashingtonOur team includes prominent health policy experts, nationally recognized public health researchers with general and specialized expertise in areas such as rural health and tribal issues, health communications, skilled methodologists, and leaders in the field of survey design and implementation. With world-class benefits, a business casual environment, and an emphasis on continuous learning, NORC is a place where people join for the stellar research and analysis work for which we’re known, and stay for the relationships they form with their colleagues who take pride in the impact their work is making on a global scale.