Research Scientist Jobs in Florida
Research Scientist jobs in Florida are open across Miami, Palm Beach, and Gainesville and other Florida metros, with employers like University of Florida, University of Miami, and University of South Florida hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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 collection 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 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 collection 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
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Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Research Scientist Job Market in Florida
A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- University of Florida17
- University of Miami8
- University of South Florida3
- Kleinfelder2
- Terracon Consultants2
Top Industries Hiring
- Education28
- Consulting & Professional Services10
- Science & Research8
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research scientist jobs across Florida.
- Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline such as biology, chemistry, or computer science
- Hands-on experience designing and executing independent research experiments
- Proficiency with statistical analysis software such as R, Python, or MATLAB
- Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations
- Experience with specific laboratory techniques such as CRISPR, mass spectrometry, or next-generation sequencing
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings to cross-functional teams
Research Scientist Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How many research scientist jobs are there in Florida?
There are 43+ research scientist openings in Florida on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Miami, Palm Beach, and Gainesville. New positions post regularly as employers across Florida hire.
Which Florida cities have the most research scientist jobs?
Miami, Palm Beach, and Gainesville have the most research scientist openings in Florida right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire research scientists in Florida?
Employers hiring research scientists in Florida include University of Florida, University of Miami, and University of South Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote research scientist jobs in Florida?
Yes. About 2% of research scientist openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Florida metros.
How do I apply for research scientist jobs in Florida?
You can apply to research scientist jobs in Florida directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Florida location, then apply to each one that fits.
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