Senior Scientist

🌎 Remote & Hybrid Research & Technical Opportunities

Senior Scientist | Principal Scientist | Researcher | Postdoctoral Researcher | Lecturer | Professor | Senior Engineer | Technical Director

We are building a nationwide talent network connecting highly qualified scientists, researchers, engineers, and technical professionals with remote, hybrid, and flexible career opportunities.

Opportunities may be available with universities, research institutions, technology companies, R&D organizations, and innovation-driven enterprises.

Positions may be offered on a full-time, part-time, remote, hybrid, consulting, or project-based basis, depending on the organization and role.

1. Career Opportunities

Academic & Research

• Postdoctoral Researcher
• Research Scientist
• Senior / Principal Scientist
• Lecturer / Professor
• Principal Investigator
• Research Program Director

Industry & Technical

• Senior / Principal Engineer
• Technical Lead
• R&D Manager / Director
• Technical Director
• CTO / Senior Technical Executive

2. Research & Technology Fields

We welcome candidates from a broad range of scientific and engineering disciplines, including:

• Advanced Materials & Nanotechnology
• Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
• Energy, Batteries & Hydrogen
• Semiconductors, Electronics & Photonics
• AI, Data Science & Intelligent Manufacturing
• Mechanical, Electrical & Advanced Engineering
• Biomedicine & Biotechnology
• Environmental & Sustainable Technologies
• Polymers, Coatings & Functional Materials
• Metallurgy & Advanced Manufacturing
• Emerging & Interdisciplinary Technologies

Priority Areas

We are particularly interested in expertise in:

• Battery & Solid-State Energy Storage
• Hydrogen & Fuel Cells
• Semiconductor & Photonic Technologies
• Silicon Photonics & Optoelectronics
• GaN / SiC Power Semiconductors
• Advanced Polymers & Polyimide Films
• Optical Adhesives & Functional Coatings
• Membrane & Water Treatment Technologies
• Ceramic & Electronic Materials
• AI & Intelligent Manufacturing
• Biomedical Technologies
• Sustainable Materials & Green Technologies

Candidates with interdisciplinary expertise are especially encouraged to apply.

3. Key Responsibilities

Depending on the position, responsibilities may include:

• Conduct independent or collaborative research
• Lead or contribute to R&D projects
• Develop new technologies, materials, products, or processes
• Publish research and pursue research funding
• Develop patents and intellectual property
• Supervise researchers, students, or technical teams
• Collaborate with universities, research institutions, and industry
• Support technology commercialization and innovation

4. Candidate Requirements

• PhD in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline
• Strong academic and research record
• Relevant publications, patents, projects, or technical achievements
• Independent research and collaboration capabilities
• Postdoctoral or professional research experience preferred for senior positions

5. Work Arrangements

Depending on the specific opportunity:

Remote — Fully remote work from anywhere in the United States

Hybrid — Combination of remote and on-site work

Flexible / Project-Based — Part-time research, consulting, technical projects, and collaborative R&D

The specific location, schedule, employment structure, and work arrangement will depend on the individual opportunity.

6. Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is determined by qualifications, experience, position level, organization, and project scope.

Potential opportunities may include:

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based compensation
• Research or project funding
• Talent or signing incentives, where applicable
• Consulting / project-based compensation
• Relocation support for eligible positions
• Professional development and conference support

Indicative compensation for senior-level opportunities: USD 100,000–300,000+ annually, depending on the position and candidate profile.

7. Career Development

Academic Track

Postdoctoral Researcher → Research Scientist → Lecturer / Assistant Professor → Associate Professor → Professor → PI / Research Director

Industry Track

Research Scientist → Senior Scientist → Principal Scientist → R&D Manager → Technical Director → R&D Director / CTO

Qualified professionals may also have opportunities to:

• Establish independent research programs
• Lead research or technical teams
• Develop university-industry partnerships
• Participate in collaborative R&D projects
• Advance into senior scientific or technical leadership roles

8. About the Talent Network

We are an international academic and technology talent platform focused on connecting highly qualified professionals with research, innovation, and technology opportunities.

Our network works with universities, research organizations, technology companies, and innovation-driven enterprises to facilitate:

• Global talent recruitment
• Research collaboration
• R&D project matching
• Academic-industry partnerships
• Technology transfer
• Technical consulting
• Long-term career development

Our goal is to connect exceptional scientific and technical professionals with organizations seeking advanced expertise and innovation capabilities.

9. Application

Interested candidates are invited to submit their profiles for preliminary evaluation and opportunity matching.

📩 Contact

yuelin.guan@outlook.com

yuelin.guan@suruntalent.com

Email Subject

Application + Research Direction + Name

Required Materials

• Updated CV / Resume
• Educational background
• Research and professional experience
• Publications and representative work
• Patents, projects, awards, or other achievements
• Google Scholar profile, if applicable
• LinkedIn profile, if available

After reviewing the submitted materials, we will assess the candidate's background and identify potentially relevant remote, hybrid, or on-site opportunities.

Applications are welcome from qualified professionals of all nationalities.