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SAIC

History Program Specialist

Springfield, VA

Project Analyst Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: No Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI ... Research, develop, and execute a high volume of historical content illustrating the customer ...

SAIC

History Program Specialist

Springfield, VA

Project Analyst Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: No Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI ... Historical Research Center Management: * Focus on artifact section, storage, and curation ...

THE WESTMINSTER SCHOOLS

US History Teacher

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Salaried, Exempt, Full-time, 10-month Work Hours: Typical hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday ... Integrates current historical research, ethical discussions, and global issues into the curriculum

The New York Times

Researcher

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$97K - $98K/yr

This is a full-time (35 hours a week) position with a Tuesday-Saturday work week and a schedule ... historical newspapers, think tanks, universities, genealogies, social media, and public records ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time historical researcher in the United States is $113,102.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $154,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Historical Researcher vs Part Time Historical Researcher?

AspectFull Time Historical ResearcherPart Time Historical Researcher
CredentialsBachelor's degree in History or related field; research experienceSame as full-time, but may have less formal experience
Work EnvironmentFull-time employment, often in academic, museum, or archival settingsFlexible hours, often freelance or project-based
Employer UsageInstitutions, universities, government agenciesIndependent projects, consulting, part-time roles
Search & ComparisonOften searched by those seeking full-time roles in history researchCompared for flexible or supplementary work options

Full Time Historical Researchers typically work in stable, full-time roles within institutions, requiring consistent hours and benefits. Part Time Historical Researchers have flexible schedules, often working on specific projects or freelance basis. Both roles require similar credentials, but the employment structure and work environment differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Historical Researcher job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 93% Full Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,102 per year, or $54.4 per hour.
Pre-doctoral Researcher - Technical Associate (Clem Aeppli) 2026/2027

Pre-doctoral Researcher - Technical Associate (Clem Aeppli) 2026/2027

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA • On-site

$50K - $63K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Massachusetts Institute Of Technology rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 39 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

32nd of 535 rated colleges and universities

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Description
Clem Aeppli (MIT-Sloan) is recruiting a highly skilled and motivated individual to work as a full-time research assistant for a duration of at least one year, with the possibility of extending to two years. The ideal start date is July 1, 2026. The selected candidate will contribute to research across a number of topics related to work, organizations, and inequality. Examples include precarious and unstable employment; racial income inequality; the effect of financial markets on organizations and workers; and the history of industrialization.
The selected candidate will develop advanced skills in data management, statistical methods and programming, and research design. They will have the opportunity to work across fields such as economic sociology, organizational theory, and labor relations, using data that ranges from large-scale administrative data to archival records. They will also gain experience collaborating on complex projects with organizational partners and researchers at other universities. This opportunity will be especially useful for candidates interested in pursuing a PhD or advanced Master's program in Sociology, Labor Relations, Management, Public Policy, or related disciplines.
  • Prepares data for analysis, conducts statistical and econometric analysis, and produces tables and figures using statistical programming languages (R, Stata, or Python)
  • Writes memos summarizing methods and results, and contributes to academic manuscripts for journal publication
  • Synthesizes academic literature to identify relevant theories, methods, and findings
  • May conduct historical research in archives and design surveys of organizations
  • Other duties as needed or required
  • This position may require occasional travel to conferences or research sites elsewhere in the United States.
  • Pay Range: $50,000-$63,000

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Economics, History, Statistics, or a related field, obtained prior to the start of the position.
  • Minimum 2 years' specialized experience with qualitative data analysis, research methods, social sciences (which may include experience gained as an undergraduate).
  • Strong skills in written communication and time management
  • Experience with social-scientific research and statistical methods, including experience gained through coursework or as a research assistant.
  • Interest in scholarship in sociology, labor relations, management, economics, and public policy.
  • Strong skills manipulating datasets, conducting statistical analysis, and producing tables and figures using R, Stata, or Python.
  • Ability to work independently on complex projects
  • Candidates must have authorization to work in the US for the duration of the appointment.

Application Instructions
  • A CV/resume
  • A cover letter explaining your interest in the position and relevant experience
  • A single-authored writing sample, or an excerpt thereof, of no more than 5 pages. Consider uploading a sample that showcases your experience with empirical research
  • Official or unofficial transcripts
  • Contact information for three academic/professional references

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