Meta
Research Scientist, Demography and Survey Sciences
$210K–$281K
Menlo Park, CA +2 · Full-time · Posted Jun 4, 2026
- Location
- Menlo Park, CA
Washington, DC
New York, NY - Experience
- 15+ years of experience in quantitative research, survey methodology, or a related field.
- Education
- Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. in the social sciences or a quantitative field.
About the job
Leads end-to-end quantitative research using survey and behavioral data to develop measurement methods and insights that inform product and business decisions.
What you'll do
- Shape the research agenda and lead projects from design through analysis and communication.
- Work with product teams to define research questions and apply or develop quantitative methods and measurement strategies.
- Deliver clear insights and recommendations to relevant audiences.
What they ask for
- 15+ years of experience in quantitative research, survey methodology, or a related field.
- Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. in the social sciences or a quantitative field.
- Demonstrated experience designing original research and expertise in data manipulation and analysis using Python/R and SQL.
- Applied expertise in measurement and statistical inference, and experience leading research projects and communicating findings to diverse audiences.
Nice to have
- Experience with qualitative methods such as focus groups, in-depth interviews, or cognitive testing.
- Experience working with online survey panel vendors such as YouGov, Ipsos, Kantar, or SSRS.
Pay
$210,000/year to $281,000/year USD base salary; bonus and equity amounts not specified
Tools
Python/R, SQL
AI focus
Apply responsible, ethical AI practices; integrate AI tools to improve workflows and measurable outcomes; and continue developing AI skills, including prompt/context engineering and agent orchestration.
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