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Research titles

6 titles. Scientists and research engineers who train, evaluate and study models.

6 of 6 titles, by share of posts

#	Title	Share of HN posts, 12 mo	6 mo change	Open roles
1	Research EngineerRising ·1.3% of posts · 115 open · since Apr 2011	1.3%	+103%	115
2	Research ScientistEstablished ·1.3% of posts · 70 open · since Mar 2012	1.3%	+10%	70
3	Member of Technical StaffEmerging ·0.92% of posts · 91 open · since Aug 2015	0.92%	+171%	91
4	Applied ScientistEstablished ·0.32% of posts · 14 open · since Feb 2016	0.32%	-	14
5	AI TutorUnverifiedEmerging ·25 open · seen Oct 2025	Not on HN yet	new	25
6	AI Safety ResearcherEmerging ·0% of posts · 2 open · since Mar 2024	0%	-	2

Research titles since 2011

MTS1.9%
Research eng.1.9%

EmergingRisingEstablishedFadingShare of Who is hiring postings, 3-month average

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Research titles

Research titles since 2011

Title trends by email