Research Scientist/Associate
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA · Posted June 30, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 76 open research scientist listings that state pay, the middle half runs $166,500 to $296,500 and the median is $218,500.
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About the job
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Virginia is seeking to fill the position of Research Scientist/ Research Associate position to study how neuronal and immune systems shape...