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Applied Physics

Data Scientist

New York, NY

Assess the requirements for data science research from Applied Physics and the Advanced Propulsion Laboratory. * Engage with other developers frequently to share relevant knowledge, opinions, and ...

Redhorse Corporation

Data Scientist

Tampa, FL · On-site

Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline (Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering ... Advanced experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, or R/Shiny)

Medium

Data Scientist

Tampa, FL · On-site

$145 - $165/hr

Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline (Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering ... Advanced experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, or R/Shiny)

Redhorse Corporation

Data Scientist

Tampa, FL · On-site

$145K - $165K/yr

Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline (Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering ... Advanced experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, or R/Shiny)

Redhorse Corporation

Data Scientist

Tampa, FL · On-site

$145K - $165K/yr

Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline (Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering ... Advanced experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, or R/Shiny)

Redhorse Corporation

Data Scientist

Tampa, FL

$145K - $165K/yr

Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline (Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering ... Advanced experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, or R/Shiny)

Redhorse Corporation

Data Scientist

Tampa, FL · On-site

$145 - $165/hr

Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline (Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering ... Advanced experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, or R/Shiny)

Esri

Data Scientist II

Denver, CO · On-site

Master's degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, or a STEM related field ... Big data and distributed analytics * Cloud-native analytics platforms * Custom application ...

Aitopics

Featured Feat. Data Scientist

Washington, DC · On-site

$80 - $157/hr

Data Science | Fine Tuning | Hybrid search | Information Retrieval | Knowledge graphs * Dash | Data ... Computational physics | NumPy | Numerical Simulation | Pandas | Physics modeling * Electromagnetism ...

Diocese of Trenton

Physics

Red Bank, NJ · On-site

$42K - $50K/yr

High School Teaching/Science - Physics Date Posted: 4/30/2026 Location: Red Bank Catholic High ... data systems. Previous teaching experience is preferred. Secondary science certification is ...

Diocese of Trenton

Physics

Red Bank, NJ · On-site

$44K - $55K/yr

High School Teaching/Science - Physics Date Posted: 6/2/2026 Location: Red Bank Catholic High ... data systems. Previous teaching experience is preferred. Secondary science certification is ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance data science physics 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.

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Industry UsageResearch institutions, tech companies, academiaFinance, marketing, healthcare, retail

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Data Scientist

Applied Physics

New York, NY

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Applied Physics is seeking a Data Scientist experienced with a diverse array of data types to join our dynamic and multidisciplinary team of independent and entrepreneurial computer scientists and engineers. In this role, you will collaborate with scientists and researchers in various areas, including data analysis, compression, text processing, graph analysis, machine learning, information visualization, as well as others.


Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with scientists and researchers in various areas to develop state-of-the-art algorithms, software, and computer systems solutions to challenging problems.
  • Assess the requirements for data science research from Applied Physics and the Advanced Propulsion Laboratory.
  • Engage with other developers frequently to share relevant knowledge, opinions, and recommendations, working to fulfill deliverables as a team.
  • Design technical solutions independently, participating as a member of a multidisciplinary team to analyze client requirements and designs, and implementing software and performing analyses to address these needs.
  • Develop and integrate components for creating an operational information and knowledge discovery system.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of one or more of the following: high-performance computing, scientific data analysis, statistical analysis, computer security, systems programming, and/or large-scale data management.
  • Skilled in all phases of software development, including but not limited to feasibility requirements, design, implementation, integration, testing, and deployment.
  • Experience developing software with C++, C, Java, Python, R, or Matlab, software applications in Linux, UNIX, Windows environments, data analysis algorithms, data management approaches, relational databases, or machine learning algorithms.
  • Ability to successfully handle multiple time-sensitive projects across several disciplines.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible work hours, and opportunities for growth and career development. Join our dynamic and passionate team and help us make a positive impact on the world.

If you are a talented, motivated, and empathetic individual who shares our passion for making a difference, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to work with our team at Applied Physics. Applied Physics is an equal opportunity employer.

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