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$105,000–$136,000/yr
US

  • Design and lead applied research projects on animal behavior, welfare, and evidence-based interventions for shelter-housed dogs and cats.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to translate complex scientific findings into practical strategies that advance animal welfare standards.
  • Mentor emerging researchers, share insights with diverse audiences, and support data-driven decision-making across program priorities.

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$69,000–$105,000/yr
US

  • Design and conduct independent and collaborative research and evaluation studies supporting strategic priorities.
  • Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses using operational, survey, pilot, and other relevant datasets.
  • Translate evidence into practical improvements while collaborating with research, data, governance, and operational teams.

Our partner is a research and evaluation organization supporting national crisis-service programs through applied research and evidence synthesis. The company offers a fully remote, collaborative environment with a focus on evidence-based practice and equal-opportunity employment.

US Canada

  • Lead psychometric research partnerships and manage data extracts for efficacy studies.
  • Own Khan Academy Kids' KPI dashboard and prepare recurring analytics reporting.
  • Recruit and manage research partner sites and coordinate data-sharing agreements.

Khan Academy is a nonprofit dedicated to providing a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. With over 181 million registered learners globally, the organization values diversity, equity, and inclusion and fosters a remote-first culture.

$78,400–$107,800/yr
US

  • Research, prototype, evaluate, and scale data-driven approaches to improve population health and healthcare delivery.
  • Collaborate with analytics, clinical, and strategy teams to translate complex healthcare data into actionable insights.
  • Apply statistical, epidemiologic, and data science techniques to evaluate programs and influence enterprise strategies.

The company leverages advanced analytics and research to improve healthcare delivery, population health, and medical cost outcomes. It fosters a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment with data scientists, clinicians, and strategy teams, though specific company size and culture are not disclosed.

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  • Conduct rigorous clinical research and program evaluation for tools and trainings used across Spring Health's psychologist and psychiatrist network.
  • Manage clinical study operations, including project plans, timelines, budgets, IRB submissions, and cross-functional coordination.
  • Translate real-world clinical data into actionable insights and publish novel academic research to advance mental health outcomes.

Spring Health is a global mental health company building an AI-native platform to eliminate barriers to mental health, delivering personalized support across coaching, therapy, medication management, and specialty care. The company reaches more than 170 million people through employers and health plans, and is committed to a culture where every team member uses AI tools thoughtfully to expand the reach, quality, and humanity of care.

US

  • Act as a trusted research advisor, guiding customers on study design and methodology.
  • Manage research projects end-to-end, from scoping to data collection and analysis.
  • Partner with teams to deliver high-quality insights and shape Managed Services.

Prolific powers the world's most trusted infrastructure for human data, connecting researchers with a global pool of participants for academia and AI. The company is mission-driven, serving tens of thousands of researchers from top universities globally.

US

  • Lead primary market research projects from design and methodology through data collection, analysis, and presentation.
  • Apply quantitative and qualitative methodologies to deliver actionable insights for biotech and pharmaceutical clients.
  • Manage project timelines, budgets, and client relationships while supporting business development and practice growth.

A consulting environment dedicated to advancing strategic decision-making across the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. The culture is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and remote-friendly, with a focus on professional growth and innovation.

$50,000–$60,000/yr
US

  • Lead development and execution of pet care training programs to ensure consistent standards across stores.
  • Support new store openings by coordinating habitat setup, care standards, and training execution.
  • Conduct audits of pet partners and store locations to ensure compliance with pet care standards and regulations.

Pet Supplies Plus is a pet supplies retailer focused on making it easier to get better products for pets. With over 750 locations in 44 states, the company emphasizes friendly, knowledgeable staff and a neighborly store experience.

US

  • Assist project teams in compiling and synthesizing information, including literature reviews and policy scans.
  • Analyze quantitative and qualitative research data and contribute to interpretation and reporting of findings.
  • Support proposal writing, business development, and project management activities.

AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address pressing challenges in the U.S. and globally. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, AIR fosters a collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on expanding opportunities and improving lives.

$70,000–$75,000/yr
US 4w PTO

  • Own and maintain shelter, breeder, and sales reporting, including dashboards and analyses tracking channel performance.
  • Build and maintain compensation models for shelter, breeder, and sales programs, and provide ongoing analytical support to these teams.
  • Support regulatory reporting, streamline semantic codebase, and deliver ad hoc analytics requests from cross-functional partners.

Fetch is a pet health insurance company dedicated to helping pets live healthier, happier lives. It is a high-growth Warburg Pincus portfolio company with a team of over 350 pet-loving employees.

$75,000–$127,000/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Own the relationship with a portfolio of vets, acting as their first call and advocate at Roo.
  • Use booking data, engagement signals, and CRM insights to spot churn risk and grow revenue.
  • Represent Roo in person at vet events, community programs, and conferences across the territory.

Roo operates an industry-leading veterinary staffing platform that connects veterinary professionals with animal hospitals for relief work and hiring. The company supports a network of over 20,000 veterinary professionals and more than 9,000 animal hospitals, with a mission-driven, inclusive culture.

US 3w PTO

  • Lead implementation and outcomes evaluation activities for programs aimed at preventing and treating cardiovascular disease.
  • Design and manage evaluation projects, including data collection plans, statistical analysis, and quality control.
  • Produce written reports, presentations, and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications and conferences.

The American Heart Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting cardiovascular disease and promoting heart health for all. It has a large, mission-driven workforce and emphasizes work-life harmonization, professional development, and employee well-being.

$150,000–$300,000/yr
Global

  • Build and post-train agents for scientific research, including literature search, code execution, and domain tool use.
  • Develop RL and multi-agent methods for proposing, testing, and critiquing hypotheses, with strong baselines and evaluation.
  • Design verifiers, reward signals, and reproducible experimental loops for scientific workflows, ensuring evidence-based improvements.

Prime Intellect builds the open superintelligence stack, providing infrastructure for frontier AI labs to train, evaluate, and deploy models at scale. The company has raised $150M from top investors and operators, and is building a culture focused on frontier research, real infrastructure, and go-to-market for a new category.

$83,168–$117,902/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Administer and optimize Workday and other HRIS tools, ensuring data integrity and supporting employee lifecycle transactions.
  • Manage global health and wellness benefits, leave of absence programs, and benefit reconciliation processes.
  • Drive compliance, reporting, and policy development for EEO-1, ADA, FMLA, and other regulatory requirements.

Rover connects pet parents with trusted pet care across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia. It is a values-driven, fast-growing tech company headquartered in Seattle and Barcelona, recognized as a great place to work.