Research Associate jobs in 2026 — required skills, demand trends, and top hiring cities
As of 2026-09-20, Skillenai has indexed 33 job postings with the title “Research Associate” over the past 90 days. The skill mentioned most often is Python, with demand down 38% vs the prior 4 weeks.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-09-20
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+How many Research Associate jobs are being posted in 2026?
Skillenai has indexed 33 job postings with the title “Research Associate” over the 90 days ending 2026-09-20, with demand down 38% vs the prior 4 weeks.
+What skills do Research Associate jobs require?
Across Research Associate postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-09-20, the skills mentioned most often are Python, machine learning, Data analysis, PyTorch, usability testing.
+Which cities are hiring the most Research Associate?
As of 2026-09-20, Research Associate postings indexed by Skillenai are concentrated in Singapore, Charlottesville, Boston, Cambridge, New York City.
+Is Research Associate a good career path right now?
Skillenai indexes 33 Research Associate postings over the 90 days ending 2026-09-20, with demand down 38% vs the prior 4 weeks. The skill mentioned most often in Research Associate postings is Python, so building it gives the strongest signal that an applicant matches the role.
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Weekly Research Associate postings — last 90 days
Skills most often required for Research Associate
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Python | 13 | 39.4% |
| machine learning | 7 | 21.2% |
| Data analysis | 4 | 12.1% |
| PyTorch | 4 | 12.1% |
| usability testing | 3 | 9.1% |
| SQL | 3 | 9.1% |
| C++ | 3 | 9.1% |
| R | 3 | 9.1% |
| DNA plasmid construction | 2 | 6.1% |
| optimization | 2 | 6.1% |
| uncertainty quantification | 2 | 6.1% |
| cell-based assays | 2 | 6.1% |
| AI | 2 | 6.1% |
| user-centered design | 2 | 6.1% |
| thematic analysis | 2 | 6.1% |
Top metros hiring Research Associate
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 9 | 27.3% |
| Charlottesville | 5 | 15.2% |
| Boston | 2 | 6.1% |
| Cambridge | 2 | 6.1% |
| New York City | 2 | 6.1% |
| Redwood City | 2 | 6.1% |
| Alexandria | 1 | 3.0% |
| Bethesda | 1 | 3.0% |
| Daytona Beach | 1 | 3.0% |
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How this was computed
Counts derive from the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-09-20, matching postings whose canonical role is “Research Associate”. Pages refresh weekly (or daily for the top-50 most-posted roles).
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