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EDUCATION & TEACHING

Research Professor

Lead groundbreaking research projects while mentoring students and securing funding to advance academic knowledge in your field.

60 000 – 180 000 USD ($)
Average salary / year
Doctorate
Education level
00
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
8-10 years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
8-10 years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare

Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
60 000 – 80 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
80 000 – 120 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
120 000 – 180 000 USD/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — United States

Entry is typically through successful completion of a PhD and securing postdoctoral positions.

Networking and publishing are critical for career advancement.

Training — United States

Becoming a Research Professor generally requires completing a doctoral degree followed by postdoctoral research experience.

This path involves extensive training in research methodologies and academic publishing.

The job market — United States

Research Professors are primarily employed by universities and research institutions.

Demand is steady, with opportunities influenced by research funding availability.

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