ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Contract Research Data Scientist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Swayable

Research Data Scientist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

As a Research Data Scientist, you will conduct data science research, develop tools for insights in experimental data, and communicate findings to support major organizations. Responsibilities : • ...

Swayable

Research Data Scientist

Washington, DC · On-site

As a Research Data Scientist, you will conduct data science research, develop tools for insights in experimental data, and communicate findings to support major organizations. Responsibilities : • ...

Swayable

Research Data Scientist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

The Research Data Scientist role involves conducting data science research, developing tools for insights, and prototyping improvements to core platform features. Responsibilities : • Conduct data ...

System One

Research Data Scientist

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Title: Research Data Scientist Location: Onsite, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Type: Direct-Hire/Permanent Hours: Standard business hours Start: May Overview: Join a cutting-edge lab to discover novel ...

System One

Research Data Scientist

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Title: Research Data Scientist Location: Onsite, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Type: Direct-Hire/Permanent Hours: Standard business hours Start: May Overview: Join a cutting-edge lab to discover novel ...

System One

Research Data Scientist

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Title: Research Data Scientist Location: Onsite, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Type: Direct-Hire/Permanent Hours: Standard business hours Start: May Overview: Join a cutting-edge lab to discover novel ...

Penn State

Research Data Scientist

State College, PA · On-site

POSITION SPECIFICS We are looking for Research Data Scientist, to join our Geospatial Data Science team in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. You will aid our research efforts in ...

New

The Pennsylvania State University

POSITION SPECIFICS We are looking for Research Data Scientist, to join our Geospatial Data Science team in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. You will aid our research efforts in ...

Abridge Al, Inc

Senior Research Data Scientist

New York, NY · On-site

$188K - $240K/yr

The Role Abridge is hiring a Senior Research Data Scientist to join our Strategic Research team. This role sits at the intersection of rigorous research, complex empirical data work, and deep cross ...

Aicadium

Sr. Research Data Scientist

San Diego, CA

Aicadium is looking for a Senior Research Data Scientist to push the boundaries of computer vision and machine learning in real-world industrial settings. This is a hybrid role based in San Diego ...

AIcadium

Sr. Research Data Scientist

San Diego, CA · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Aicadium is looking for a Senior Research Data Scientist to push the boundaries of computer vision and machine learning in real-world industrial settings. This is a hybrid role based in San Diego ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All Jobsfreelance JobsScience JobsResearch JobsScientist JobsContract Research Data Scientist Jobs

Contract Research Data Scientist information

See salary details

$37.5K

$122.7K

$196.5K

How much do contract research data scientist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract research data scientist in the United States is $122,738.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,500.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Research Data Scientist vs Clinical Data Analyst?

AspectContract Research Data ScientistClinical Data Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically requires a degree in data science, statistics, or related field; certifications like SAS or R are commonUsually needs a degree in health informatics, biostatistics, or related; certifications like SAS or clinical data management are common
Work EnvironmentContract-based roles in research organizations, pharmaceutical companies, or CROsFull-time or contract roles within healthcare providers, research institutions, or pharmaceutical companies
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in clinical trials, drug development, and research projectsUsed in clinical trial data management, regulatory submissions, and healthcare analytics

The Contract Research Data Scientist and Clinical Data Analyst roles share overlapping skills in data analysis and industry applications. However, the Data Scientist focuses more on advanced modeling and machine learning in research settings, while the Clinical Data Analyst emphasizes managing and interpreting clinical trial data for regulatory and healthcare purposes.

What cities are hiring for Contract Research Data Scientist jobs?

Cities with the most Contract Research Data Scientist job openings:

What are the most commonly searched types of Research Data Scientist jobs?

The most popular types of Research Data Scientist jobs are:

What states have the most Contract Research Data Scientist jobs?

States with the most job openings for Contract Research Data Scientist jobs include:

Contract Research Data Scientist jobs near you
Infographic showing various Contract Research Data Scientist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,738 per year, or $59 per hour.

Research Data Scientist

Swayable

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Swayable is a fast-growing AI and automated data science platform that measures public opinion and the impact of messages and advertising content on it. As a Research Data Scientist, you will conduct data science research, develop tools for insights in experimental data, and communicate findings to support major organizations.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct data science research to push our experimental methodologies to the bleeding edge of social science
• Develop robust tools to uncover insights in experimental data
• Prototype data science improvements to core platform features
• Communicate the results of data science investigations to both internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications:
Required:
• Fluency in the python data science stack
• Expertise in statistical, analytical, and data science methods
• Excellent communication and data visualization skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritizing multiple important tasks/deadlines
• A keen eye for the 20% of effort that delivers 80% of the results
• Being a flexible team player whose values align with ours
Preferred:
• Experience writing and reviewing production-quality python code.
• Experience working in a fast-moving startup environment
• Experience interacting with MongoDB databases
• Bachelors/Masters/PhD in data science, statistics, physics, mathematics, bioinformatics, computer science, or a related quantitative field.
Company:
Swayable is a creative testing platform that measures persuasion. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.

Apply