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Research ATS keywords

The keywords recruiters and applicant tracking systems look for, by job title. Use the ones that are true for you.

Research ATS optimization tips

Include both full technology names and acronyms (e.g., "JavaScript (JS)")
List specific frameworks and version numbers when relevant
Mention cloud platforms and DevOps tools explicitly
Include methodology keywords like Agile, Scrum, CI/CD
Reference specific programming languages in your skills section

Common keywords across Research roles

These keywords appear across multiple research job titles. Including them in your resume improves ATS match rates for any research position.

researchpublicationsclinical trialshealthcareanalysisarchival researchhistorical analysisprimary sourcesscienceexperimentsprotocolslaboratorydirectormanagementpostdocacademiaphddatareportsresearch leadership

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