Research Scientist, Demography and Survey Science - San Francisco, United States - Meta

Description

Research Scientist, Demography and Survey Science, University Grad Responsibilities:

Develop a research agenda and drive research projects from end-to-end
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams across the company to define relevant research questions
Design and deploy appropriate research methodologies to answer those questions
Develop innovate new approaches to resolve challenging problems
Provide teams with usable measurement strategies and methodologies to make better decisions
Deliver insights and recommendations clearly to relevant audiences

Minimum Qualifications:

Currently has, or in the process of, obtaining a(n) Master's in social sciences (e.g., Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Communication), or in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Informatics, Econometrics) with experience answering social questions
Skilled in at least three or more of the following skills: statistical inference, survey methodology, regression modeling, exploratory data analysis, and experimental design
Knowledge of statistical analysis and programming languages (such as R/Stata, Python, SQL/Hive)
Experience communicating analyses and results to diverse audiences
Experience initiating and driving research projects to completion with mínimal guidance
Demonstrated experience in designing original research to address complex questions
Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with large data sets and distributed computing (Hive/Hadoop)
Experience with Bayesian statistical models
Experience with primary data collection
Experience with survey sampling and weighting
Experience with observational causal inference (e.g., regression adjustment, matching, propensity score stratification), or quasiexperimental methods (e.g., instrumental variables, regression discontinuity, interrupted time series)
Familiarity with qualitative research (e.g., focus groups, interviews, cognitive walkthroughs)

About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world.

Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology.

People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.