Remote Research Support Specialist Jobs
Remote research support specialist jobs are open across academic publishing, life sciences, healthcare research, and market intelligence, with positions from entry-level research assistant roles to senior specialist positions on distributed teams. Organizations hiring remotely right now include Emory University, サイネオス・ヘルス, and ICON. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Building something ambitious requires focus, resilience, and a willingness to take on challenging work. At Miris, we believe that this work can be deeply meaningful when it is supported by a strong team, a clear sense of purpose, and a shared commitment to achieving important outcomes. We are looking for people who are energized by complex problems and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
The Opportunity:
Miris is seeking exceptional, outcome-focused Applied Researchers (Senior+) to join our fully remote R&D team. You will navigate the fast-moving Gaussian splatting and radiance field research, pushing the bleeding edge to deliver exceptional immersive streaming experiences to low-powered mobile devices. This applied, highly collaborative role involves taking ideas from theory to production rollout, partnering with rendering and cloud teams to build a seamless end-to-end system that transforms varied user inputs into exceptional spatial experiences.
What You'll Do:
- Conduct applied research into novel methods for representing, compressing, and streaming static and animated 3D content, with a strong focus on varied radiance field primitives and efficiency for low-power mobile AR/VR devices
- Quickly develop proof-of-concepts and transition successful experiments to production-ready code to advance our streaming pipeline
- Design and evaluate algorithms for scene reconstruction, 3D compression, and adaptive streaming based on network conditions and device capabilities
- Drive solutions to multi-disciplinary problems like streaming animated content, real-time relighting, and integrating trained content into a live AR environment
- Own end-to-end customer outcomes by understanding customer needs and translating them into innovative technology solutions that drive customer success.
- Proactively follow and apply the latest computer graphics research related to novel view synthesis on mobile devices, such as radiance fields, differentiable rendering, and photogrammetry
What You'll Bring:
- 5+ years of industry experience with a MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Proven expertise in novel view synthesis and 3D graphics research (e.g., radiance fields, Gaussian splatting, NeRF), evidenced by a strong understanding of modern rendering pipelines and a track record of delivering advancements to the state of the art as seen in publications in top-tier conferences or delivery of significant industry products.
- Excellent programming skills in Python with aptitude working in large systems and ability to leverage AI to accelerate problem solving in your daily work
- Demonstrated ability to be outcome-focused and move quickly in a fast-paced environment
Target Base Salary Range
$102,693 - $287,488 USD
About Us:
Miris is a cutting-edge technology company building the future of 3D content delivery at global scale. Our mission is to empower creators and developers to deliver high-fidelity, photorealistic 3D experiences to billions of users instantly, seamlessly, and across all major platforms and devices. Backed by patented innovations, Miris leverages state-of-the-art advancements in neural rendering, including radiance fields, Gaussian splatting, and new AI-assisted graphics approaches. Our platform unlocks the ability to deliver complex digital scenes, anywhere and anytime, without making compromises on speed, cost, and scale.
Compensation:
At Miris, our compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain top talent. We offer fair pay that reflects the value of each role within our organization and the broader market. We believe that every employee who brings impact should share in our success with equity options as a key component of our compensation package. Base salary is influenced by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and responsibilities of the role, internal equity across similar roles, external market benchmarks for comparable positions, and the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account for medical and dependent expenses
- Flexible working hours
- Generous PTO Program
- 401K plan
- Technology stipend
- Wellness stipend
- Equity options
Globally, benefits may vary depending on a candidate's location
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Who's Hiring
- Emory University64
- サイネオス・ヘルス58
- ICON11
- Johns Hopkins University11
- micro110
Top Industries Hiring
- Education21
- Technology & Software21
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals12
- Science & Research9
- Consulting & Professional Services7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote research support specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in a natural science, social science, or related field
- Experience with IRB protocols, regulatory compliance, or human subjects research
- Proficiency in data entry, data management, and electronic data capture systems
- Familiarity with reference management or literature review tools
- Strong written communication skills for drafting reports, summaries, and correspondence
- Ability to coordinate across multiple investigators, departments, or project timelines
Tips for Your Remote Research Support Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote research support specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place. Check frequently and apply as soon as a role matches your skills, since remote positions in this field attract applications quickly and early applicants get more attention.
Show async research output in your application
Remote employers can't observe how you work, so attach a sample deliverable: a literature summary, annotated source list, or research brief. Candidates who share concrete written output remove the guesswork that remote hiring managers face when reviewing research support applicants.
Highlight reference management and research database skills
Remote research support roles depend on tools like Zotero, Mendeley, PubMed, and academic database portals. Name these explicitly in your application materials so remote screeners know you can operate independently without asking for tool access or basic training.
Prepare for async communication in remote interviews
Many remote research organizations screen candidates with written exercises or asynchronous video responses before a live call. Practice summarizing a research question clearly in writing, since your written communication style is itself evidence of how you'll perform on the job.
Remote Research Support Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote research support specialist job?
Target remote-first research organizations, academic publishers, healthcare analytics firms, and market research companies, which are the heaviest remote hirers for this role. Remote employers screen for self-directed literature searches, clean written summaries, and proficiency with reference management tools like Zotero or Mendeley. A portfolio of research memos, annotated bibliographies, or data summaries you can share asynchronously gives you a concrete edge over candidates who can only describe their work verbally.
Which companies hire remote research support specialists?
Companies hiring remote research support specialists right now include Emory University, サイネオス・ヘルス, and ICON, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first research firms, distributed academic publishing houses, healthcare intelligence companies, and consulting organizations that rely on offsite research teams.
Can you get a remote research support specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without in-person guidance. Focus on remote-first research firms and smaller consulting shops that hire entry-level. You can substitute experience with a sample research memo, a completed literature review on a public topic, or volunteer research work for a nonprofit, which demonstrates you can deliver structured output without being managed closely.
Do you need a degree for remote research support specialist jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about demonstrated research skills than a specific credential, particularly in market research, competitive intelligence, and content-focused roles. What opens doors is the ability to find, evaluate, and synthesize sources quickly, produce clean written deliverables, and use reference management or data organization tools accurately. A strong work sample often carries more weight than a degree for remote screening processes.
Which industries hire the most remote research support specialists?
Remote research support specialist roles concentrate in Education, Technology & Software, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed research teams that need specialists who can gather and organize information without being on-site.
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