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Hoboken, NJ

$98K - $133K/yr

Area to join its research team as a Research Scientist to support highly technical research and ... Requirements Master's degree in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or related science/engineering ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance research scientist cognitive science 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.

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CredentialsAdvanced degrees in cognitive science, psychology, neuroscienceDegree in computer science, statistics, or related fields
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, often remoteCorporate, tech companies, or consulting firms
Industry UsageAcademic research, cognitive science projects, UX researchData analysis, machine learning, business insights

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Research Scientist

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, NJ • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Stevens Institute of Technology is seeking a highly motivated individual to join its research team as a Research Scientist. The role involves supporting technical research and project activities under the direction of a senior principal investigator, focusing on the development and evaluation of multi-level computational enterprise models.
Responsibilities:
• Participate in the conceptual formulation of multi-level models of complex enterprises to support computational policy exploration and analysis by defined user groups.
• Lead design of a computational architecture to embody multi-level enterprise models, first focused on use experience (UX), then user interface (UI), and then functional requirements
• Lead development and test of multi-level computational enterprise models, including creation of interactive visualizations for large-screen portrayals to support group interactions.
• Participate in empirical evaluation of the usability and usefulness of interactive models for group support and preparation of reports, conference papers, and journal articles reporting design and evaluation of models.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or related science/engineering discipline; PhD preferred
• Courses in behavioral and social sciences, e.g., human-computer interaction
• Domain knowledge in relevant complex enterprise systems
• Significant relative experience with data analysis, research methods
• Experience applying computer science concepts in problem solving through algorithm development and programming
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in executing research and/or development projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to represent the work area and the larger SERC community
• Evidence of high potential for excellence in research and development as demonstrated through academic study or work experience
Preferred:
• PhD preferred
• US Citizens preferred
Company:
Stevens Institute of Technology is a private research university that offers educational programs. Founded in 1870, the company is headquartered in Hoboken, USA, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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