About the Role

Senior Research Scientist role in Intelligent Talent Acquisition at Amazon, focusing on designing and implementing innovative hiring solutions at scale. Responsibilities include large-scale personnel selection research, applying advanced statistical techniques, and translating research findings into actionable strategies. The role requires expertise in selection research, data analysis, and influencing stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design large-scale personnel selection research shaping Amazon's global talent assessment practices
• Partner with stakeholders to create innovative solutions blending scientific rigor with business impact
• Apply advanced statistical techniques to analyze massive datasets and optimize candidate evaluation processes
• Translate complex research findings into actionable strategies influencing senior leader decisions
• Write impactful documents distilling scientific concepts for diverse audiences

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must Have:

• 3+ years investigating feasibility of applying scientific principles to business problems
• PhD or Master's degree with 5+ years of quantitative field research experience
• Knowledge of data analysis languages (e.g., R, Stata, Python) or statistical software
• 5+ years experience in applied selection research, job analysis, test development, and validation

Nice to Have:

• Experience making business recommendations and influencing stakeholders
• Knowledge of quantitative data analysis and statistics
• PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or related field
• Familiarity with using GenAI tools and Large Language Models (LLMs) in personnel selection research

Benefits & Perks

• Base pay ranging from $143,300 to $247,600/year depending on geographic market
• Equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation as part of total package
• Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits
• Inclusive culture with workplace accommodations for disabilities