Research Scientist, Special Projects

Amazon • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Innovators wanted! Are you an entrepreneur? A builder? A dreamer? This role is
part of an Amazon Special Projects team that takes the company’s Think Big
leadership principle to the next level. We focus on creating entirely new
products and services with a goal of positively impacting the lives of our
customers. No industries or subject areas are out of bounds. If you’re
interested in innovating at scale to address big challenges in the world, this
is the team for you.

As a Senior Research Scientist, you will work with a unique and gifted team
developing exciting products for consumers and collaborate with cross-functional
teams. Our team rewards intellectual curiosity while maintaining a laser-focus
in bringing products to market. Competitive candidates are responsive, flexible,
and able to succeed within an open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, startup-like
environment. At the intersection of both academic and applied research in this
product area, you have the opportunity to work together with some of the most
talented scientists, engineers, and product managers.

Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our
culture of inclusion. We have thirteen employee-led affinity groups, reaching
40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We are constantly learning
through programs that are local, regional, and global. Amazon’s culture of
inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team
members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

Our team highly values work-life balance, mentorship and career growth. We
believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life
is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We care about your career
growth and strive to assign projects and offer training that will challenge you
to become your best.

Requirements

• PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of quantitative field research experience
• Experience investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products

Nice To Haves

• Experience working effectively with science, data processing, and software engineering teams
• Experience working with fast-moving, high-performance teams and driving innovative solutions tailored to unique business environments
• Experience with all aspects of research (study design, recruiting, moderation, analysis, reporting)
• Graduate degree (Ph.D, M.Sc.) degree within life sciences.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and methodologies that are commonly used in modern data analysis.
• Work with a team of researchers to extend and interpret advanced analytical methodologies.

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree