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Sr Research Scientist

Burlington, MA · On-site

$107K - $136K/yr

A close working relationship with and support of KRI Senior R&D Engineers/Scientists for government ... Mathematics, or a closely related field. * 5+ years of professional experience in software ...

Senior R&D Engineer - Job ID 18042

Canonsburg, PA · On-site

$96K - $131K/yr

General Information Job Title Senior R&D Engineer Job ID 18042 City Canonsburg State/Province ... Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering ...

Senior Research Scientist

Broomfield, CO · On-site

$99K - $126K/yr

S. or Ph.D. in Applied or Computational Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science ... A Research Scientist should have a record of academic excellence, including demonstrated experience ...

Senior Research Scientist

Woburn, MA · On-site

$150 - $160/hr

How You Will Make An Impact The Senior Scientist is primarily responsible for leading multi ... apply mathematical algorithms from research * Develop and implement advanced techniques for ...

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How much do senior research mathematician jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior research mathematician in the United States is $105,259.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,500.00 and $127,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Research Mathematician vs Data Scientist?

AspectSenior Research MathematicianData Scientist
Required CredentialsAdvanced degrees in mathematics or related fields, often PhDDegree in computer science, statistics, or related fields, often Bachelor's or Master's, sometimes PhD
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, academia, or R&D departments in tech or financeTech companies, finance, healthcare, and e-commerce industries
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in research-heavy roles focusing on theoretical or applied mathApplied roles analyzing data to inform business decisions

While both roles require strong analytical skills, a Senior Research Mathematician focuses on theoretical research and advanced mathematical modeling, often in academic or research settings. In contrast, a Data Scientist applies statistical and machine learning techniques to solve practical business problems. The roles differ mainly in their focus—research versus application—though they share a foundation in mathematics and data analysis.

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Infographic showing various Senior Research Mathematician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,259 per year, or $50.6 per hour.

Research Coordinator - Clinical Trials Unit

Kennedy Krieger Institute

Baltimore, MD • On-site

$40K - $66K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago


Kennedy Krieger Institute rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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Job description

The Research Coordinator assists and collaborates with the Principal Investigator (PI) and research collaborators for research studies related to neurological, neurogenetic neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions in children, adolescents, and adults. This position requires a degree of responsibility, flexibility, and independence to perform diverse duties including collecting, analyzing, and archiving data.


1. Prepare and submit Institutional Review Board (IRB)-required materials, and prepare compliance and regulatory documentation for local, state, and federal agencies (as well as any other pertinent entity).
2. Under the direction of the Senior Research Coordinator, assist and support daily clinical trial and research study activities, including participant recruitment and scheduling, study procedure scheduling and coordination, obtaining results and ensuring clinician review, and documentation completion.
3. Communicate directly with research collaborators, study sponsors, and study vendors.
4. Manage research data in accordance with protocols established by sponsors and the Institute.
5. Attend study and research related meetings, conferences, and teleconferences.
6. Participate in research planning and development activities.
7. Support data preparation, data entry, transfer, archiving, maintenance, and analysis as needed. Provide and communicate data-related study progress, issues, and problems to research collaborators.
8. Assist with general administrative work, including processing participant reimbursements and incentives, inventory and ordering supplies, and organizing service billing.
9. Work closely with the Senior Research Coordinator to develop and implement standard operating procedures.


EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in psychology, mathematics/statistics, neuroscience, biology, biophysics, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, or another related field.


EXPERIENCE:
Minimum two (2) years of research related work experience required.


USD $40,043.12/Yr.
USD $66,204.53/Yr.

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