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Entry Level Artificial Intelligence Research Scientist Jobs

Chapman University

Senior Research Scientist

Orange, CA

$85K - $90K/yr

Position Information Position Title Senior Research Scientist Position Type Limited-Term Job Number ... Outreach and event organization within the Agency, Intentions, and Artificial Intelligence ...

Chapman University

Senior Research Scientist

Orange, CA · On-site

$85K - $90K/yr

Posting Details Position Information Position Title Senior Research Scientist Position Type Limited ... Outreach and event organization within the Agency, Intentions, and Artificial Intelligence ...

MIT Human Resources

Research Scientist 1

Cambridge, MA · On-site

RESEARCH SCIENTIST 1, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab , to join the FutureTech Group to conduct research assessing the pace of progress in AI and how it maps to economic outcomes ...

MIT Human Resources

Research Scientist 1

Cambridge, MA · On-site

RESEARCH SCIENTIST 1 , Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab, will lead computational analyses of large-scale single-cell and spatial multi-omic datasets derived from human postmortem ...

Horizon Robotics

Research Scientist

Cupertino, CA · Hybrid

$150K - $300K/yr

As a Research Scientist in the team, you will conduct research within a specialized focus area and ... Privacy Notice to California Employees and Job Applicants We may use artificial intelligence (AI ...

Horizon Robotics

Research Scientist

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$150K - $300K/yr

As a Research Scientist in the team, you will conduct research within a specialized focus area and ... Passion in artificial general intelligence and willingness to do challenging deep research ...

NOUS RESEARCH

Research Scientist

New York, NY · On-site

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related technical fields * Passion for open source AI and decentralized technologies * Experience publishing research ...

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How much do entry level artificial intelligence research scientist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level artificial intelligence research scientist in the United States is $130,117.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Artificial Intelligence Research Scientist vs Data Scientist?

AspectEntry Level Artificial Intelligence Research ScientistData Scientist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in CS, AI, or related field; some knowledge of machine learningBachelor's or Master's in CS, Statistics, or related field; strong analytical skills
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, tech companies, academia; focus on developing AI modelsBusiness environments, tech firms; focus on data analysis and insights
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, research institutions, AI startupsFinance, healthcare, marketing, tech companies

While both roles require a background in computer science and data analysis, an Entry Level Artificial Intelligence Research Scientist primarily focuses on developing and researching AI algorithms, whereas a Data Scientist emphasizes analyzing data to inform business decisions. The former is more research-oriented, often in labs or academia, while the latter applies data techniques directly to business problems.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Artificial Intelligence Research Scientist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,117 per year, or $62.6 per hour.

Staff Research Scientist - Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Berriehill Research

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

The Analytical and Spatial Intelligence Research Team (ASIRT) at Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking scientists/researchers interested in developing artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and computer vision software to solve challenging problems for the US defense and intelligence communities. We perform fundamental and applied research in many open areas, including GenAI, Agentic AI Systems, Large Language Models (LLMs), Vision Language Models (VLMs), backbone fine tuning, AI explainability, adversarial attacks and World Models. We are a close-knit team of creative thinkers from diverse backgrounds who collaborate to find non-standard solutions to challenging problems. We encourage candidates with a creative and entrepreneurial spirit who seek a research career within a stable industry to apply.  

Staff Research Scientist – Artificial Intelligence Engineer Position Highlights: 

  • Research, develop, test and deploy artificial intelligence, machine learning and computer vision software.  
  • Process and integrate data from different sources, including satellites, unmanned aerial vehicles, ground vehicles, human-wearables, and smart devices  
  • Enjoy a challenging technical career with opportunities for personal growth  
  • Team player able to communicate technical results effectively to others  
  • Position is located in the Raleigh, NC metropolitan area  

Staff Research Scientist – Artificial Intelligence Engineer Position Required Experience & Skills:  

  • US citizenship required(green card holders are not eligible for this position)  
  • Eligibility to apply for and hold a U.S. security clearance (selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment)  
  • BS Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar technical field along with 2-4 years of experience OR MS degree with 0-2 years of experience 
  • Strong foundation and experience using AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and software libraries (jax, scikit-learn, hugging-face, ollama, langchain, langgraph, or similar)  
  • Experience in software development in Python and C/C++  
  • Solid mathematical background in linear algebra and probability theory  
  • Experience working with AWS cloud computing  
  • Experience with collaborative software development and version control (Git)  
  • Proficiency in one of the following areas: mathematics, physics, robotics, sensor fusion, machine learning, computer vision or signal processing 

Staff Research Scientist – Artificial Intelligence Engineer Position Desirable Experience & Skills:  

  • Experience working with AWS, S3, Docker and Kubernetes   
  • Experience developing software for execution on edge devices (GPUs, mobile phones, deployed CPU)  
  • Experience working with and flying Class I unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)  
  • Experience writing technical proposals  
  • Experience working on intelligence and DoD programs  

Who is ARA? 

Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,226 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. 

ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice in what happens in the company. 

To find out more about what the Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/ 

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