Research Scientist

1 week, 3 days ago
Full-time
Lead
Software Development
Prolific

Prolific

Prolific is a platform that enables researchers to quickly find trustworthy research participants. With a pool of over 120,000 active and verified participants, Prolific ensures high-quality responses through continuous monitoring and engagement. The p...

Professional Services
51-250
Founded 1997
$0M raised

Description

  • Design and execute primary research on data quality, online sampling methodologies, and the effects of AI on online research.
  • Lead an independent research portfolio while collaborating with the wider sciences team.
  • Produce publishable research suitable for leading academic venues, industry conferences, and high-impact journals.
  • Build and manage partnerships with academic institutions and industry collaborators.
  • Identify collaboration opportunities and carry research relationships through to published outputs.
  • Present research at academic conferences and industry events.
  • Work with the marketing team to maximize the reach and impact of research findings.
  • Contribute to shaping the wider sciences agenda across data quality, representativeness, synthetic data, and methodological innovation.

Requirements

  • PhD in a relevant quantitative field such as psychology, research methodology, computational social science, statistics, economics, or social science.
  • Strong grounding in online research methods, with experience in at least some of online sampling methodologies, data quality assessment, non-probability sampling, or synthetic data approaches.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead research projects end-to-end.
  • Track record of publications, conference presentations, or equivalent public outputs.
  • Strong quantitative research skills, including experimental design, statistical analysis, and data interpretation.
  • Proficiency in tools such as R, Python, or Qualtrics.
  • Self-starter who can execute a research program with limited hand-holding.
  • High-output, fast-paced working style with the ability to ship work without waiting for perfect conditions.
  • Ideas-first mindset with the ability to spot emerging developments and translate them into research directions.
  • Based in the US East Coast or UK.
  • Postdoctoral or industry research experience preferred; one is expected if industry experience is limited.
  • Familiarity with online panel platforms and their trade-offs.
  • Experience working across academic-industry partnerships.
  • Comfort with on-the-record commentary or media engagement.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Flexible remote working options.
  • Benefits package.
  • Opportunity to shape the future of human-AI collaboration.
  • Fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.
  • Work that values impact, inclusion, and innovation.

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