TikTok
Applied Research Scientist - Trust and Safety
New York, New York · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in applied research, quantitative research, data science, behavioral science, social science, or related fields.
About the job
Conducts mixed-methods research into Trust & Safety challenges to identify risks, evaluate interventions and policies, and guide product, policy, and operational decisions.
What you'll do
- Lead end-to-end quantitative and qualitative research, from framing questions through analysis and recommendations.
- Analyze behavioral, operational, and enforcement data to identify risks and assess safety interventions and policy effectiveness.
- Partner across Policy, Product, Engineering, and Operations to communicate findings and shape safety strategy.
What they ask for
- Strong quantitative foundation in statistics, experimentation, causal inference, and analytical modeling.
- Experience applying qualitative research methods to understand human behavior, operational processes, or complex systems.
- Ability to synthesize multiple evidence sources into actionable recommendations.
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Nice to have
- Experience in Trust & Safety, online platforms, fraud, abuse prevention, security, risk, or compliance.
- Experience partnering with policy teams or evaluating policies and interventions.
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