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Abbott

Research Scientist II

Plano, TX

Job Title Research Scientist II, Neuroscience (Molecular Biology, AI & Adaptive Neurotechnology) Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your ...

Abbott

Research Scientist II

Plano, TX

Job Title Research Scientist II, Neuroscience (Molecular Biology, AI & Adaptive Neurotechnology) Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your ...

Abbott

Research Scientist II

Plano, TX · On-site

Job Title Research Scientist II, Neuroscience (Molecular Biology, AI & Adaptive Neurotechnology) Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your ...

4405

Sr. Research Scientist, Pediatrics

Dallas, TX · On-site

$97K - $124K/yr

Research experience in neuroscience, cancer biology, single-cell genomics and childhood diseases ... Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and personally participates in major medical or scientific ...

State of South Carolina

Research Scientist

Columbia, SC · On-site

$76K - $96K/yr

Job Responsibilities Research Scientist Department: CAS Biological Sciences Advertised Salary Range ... D (or equivalent terminal degree) in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Neurobiology or ...

State of South Carolina

Research Scientist

Columbia, SC · On-site

D (or equivalent terminal degree) in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Neurobiology or ... Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of ...

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How much do temporary neuroscience research scientist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary neuroscience research scientist 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.

What is the difference between Temporary Neuroscience Research Scientist vs Postdoctoral Research Fellow?

AspectTemporary Neuroscience Research ScientistPostdoctoral Research Fellow
CredentialsMaster's or PhD in Neuroscience or related fieldPhD in Neuroscience or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, academic institutions, biotech companiesAcademic labs, research institutions, universities
Employer & Industry UsageIndustry and academia, often project-basedPrimarily academia, research-focused

The main difference is that a Temporary Neuroscience Research Scientist typically holds a master's or PhD and works on specific projects, often in industry or contract roles. A Postdoctoral Research Fellow has completed their PhD and is engaged in advanced research to gain further expertise, mainly within academic settings. Both roles involve neuroscience research but differ in experience level and employment context.

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Sr Neuroscience Research Scientist (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital

Miami, FL

$89K - $114K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 hours ago

Nicklaus Children's Hospital rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 38 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

300th of 1,056 rated hospitals

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Responsible for health outcomes research design, data collection and analysis including use of clinical data, questionnaires, and individual/group interviews. Works closely with the research and clinical teams in the planning and conducting of original research, supporting a variety of other research projects and hospital initiatives, preparing reports and scientific publications, and presenting at local and national meetings.

Job Specific Duties

  • Conducts studies with clinicians, caregivers, and children at multiple medical centers. Collaborates with study teams and conducts multi-site research.
  • Assists study team in developing outcomes measures (e.g., item writing, cognitive interviewing, statistical analysis) .
  • Prepares presentations and writes scientific publications.
  • Creates and maintains data collection forms in RedCap as needed.
  • Assists with coding of qualitative data and data entry of questionnaires.
  • Manages, cleans, organizes, and conducts analysis of large datasets using a variety of methods.
  • Prepares and designs reports, tables, charts, and graphs with written summaries, conclusions, and recommendations.
  • Interfaces with internal and external study teams to support best practices in data collection, management, and security.
  • Strengthens collaborations with internal and external researchers, with the goal of publishing original articles for the organization.
  • Assists with preparing research protocols, consent forms, and other study documents .
  • Contributes to identifying potential new funding sources, grant writing, and grant reporting.
Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

  • Ph.D in Neuroscience
  • 4-7 years of work experience in health outcomes or social science measure development and mixed methods research (qualitative and quantitative); (OR) post-doctoral experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of measurement principles, including familiarity with psychometric concepts such as measurement error, validity, reliability, and item response theory
  • Experience selecting appropriate methods and conducting statistical analyses with healthcare or social science data sets
  • Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research design, including mixed methods design in the social sciences
  • Experience creating or refining survey instruments and other measurement tools
  • Demonstrated record of publication (as both first author and collaborator) in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presentations in academic or medical conferences
  • Experience with statistical software (SPSS, SAS, or R)
  • Experience with, or ability to learn, qualitative analysis software (NVivo or similar)
  • Experience creating and managing questionnaires, data collecion forms and databases (REDCap or similar)
  • Ability to learn new programs and processes easily in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to enter, code, and clean data
  • Ability to survey public databases for research purposes
  • Experience conducting scientific literature reviews
  • Ability to identify and solve a range of problems within area of expertise
  • Familiarity with IRB regulatory requirements and processes
  • Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills

Job:
Research
Department:
BRAIN INSTITUTE ADMINISTRATION-2100-714030
Job Status:
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