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The Pennsylvania State University

$49K - $71K/yr

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional ... The Research Dietitian will collaborate with investigators, research staff, students, and study ...

The Pennsylvania State University

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional ... Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation. Employment with the ...

Catalist

Absentee & Early Vote Researcher

Washington, DC · Remote

$20/hr

As an Absentee and Early Vote Researcher, you will have a leading role in investigating the details ... Hybrid Office/Remote Work Certain positions at Catalist are eligible for Office/Remote Hybrid or ...

Crum & Forster

SIU Investigator (Remote U.S.)

OK · Remote

Provide investigative and anti-fraud advisory services across specialty and standard commercial ... Investigations require research, analysis and preservation of web-based OSINT records utilizing ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote investigative researcher in the United States is $56,057.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,500.00 and $47,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote investigative researcher?

To thrive as a Remote Investigative Researcher, you need strong analytical skills, advanced research abilities, attention to detail, and often a background in journalism, law, or related fields. Familiarity with databases, online research platforms, and data analysis tools is common, and some roles may require specialized certifications in investigative research. Excellent written communication, time management, and persistence are important soft skills for excelling in an independent remote environment. These skills ensure accurate, thorough, and efficient investigations that meet the needs of employers or clients.

What is a remote investigative researcher?

A Remote Investigative Researcher gathers, analyzes, and verifies information from various sources to support investigations, reporting, or decision-making. This role often involves conducting deep online research, reviewing public records, and synthesizing findings into reports. Researchers may work in industries such as journalism, legal services, corporate intelligence, or risk assessment. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in online research tools are essential for success in this job.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a remote investigative researcher?

Remote Investigative Researchers typically spend their days gathering and analyzing information from both public and proprietary sources, verifying facts, compiling detailed reports, and presenting their findings to clients or internal teams. Your work may involve conducting interviews, reviewing financial records, performing background checks, or digging into online data trails. Collaboration often takes place via video meetings, email, or project management platforms, as investigators coordinate with legal teams, analysts, or editors. The job requires independence and self-motivation, but you’ll also need to stay connected with colleagues to ensure accuracy and thoroughness in your research.

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iOS Vulnerability Researcher (Remote)

Cellebrite

Tysons, VA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Description
Company Overview:
Cellebrite's (Nasdaq: CLBT) mission is to enable its global customers to protect and save lives by enhancing digital investigations and intelligence gathering to accelerate justice in communities around the world. Cellebrite's AI-powered Digital Investigation Platform enables customers to lawfully access, collect, analyze and share digital evidence in legally sanctioned investigations while preserving data privacy. Thousands of public safety organizations, intelligence agencies and businesses rely on Cellebrite's digital forensic and investigative solutions-available via cloud, on-premises and hybrid deployments-to close cases faster and safeguard communities. To learn more, visit us at www.cellebrite.com, https://investors.cellebrite.com/investors and find us on social media @Cellebrite.
Position Overview:
Cellebrite is looking for talented researchers to join the industry's leading digital intelligence Security Research Labs group. As a security researcher in our team, you will be taking part in leading new projects.
Key responsibilities:
  • Research on territories with little-explored vulnerability
  • Work on the production of world-unique capabilities to extract evidence from phones and other embedded devices.
  • iPhones and other iOS devices present tough challenges from a forensics perspective and involve hardware-backed encryption (SiDP), secure crypto coprocessor (SEP), and secured boot chain (SecureROM).
  • New iPhones present state-of-the-art exploit mitigations such as PAC, KTRR, and PPL.
  • Become a member of Labs Group, focusing on Security Research for mobile devices.
  • Execute your shell code on top-notch technology mobile platforms hardened with challenging mitigations
  • Collaborate with a team of passionate researchers dedicated to solving modern digital intelligence challenges, years ahead of others in the industry.
  • Take part in world-class research results, assisting law enforcement by enabling lawful evidence extraction, and putting criminals behind bars every day.

Requirements
  • Proven vulnerability research experience (preferably in iOS) - Must.
  • Experience with advanced exploitation techniques
  • ARM reverse engineering - Must.
  • Cryptographic primitives and weaknesses.
  • Hardware research/board design - Advantage.
  • You are a security researcher who cares about the ethical values of your work
  • You love the art of engineering and crafting a platform-wide native payload, in a fragmented ecosystem of gaping variance
  • You are passionate about technology and keen to use your skills to make the world a safer place.

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