Role overview
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal Research Scientist in the United States.
This is a highly impactful research leadership role focused on advancing knowledge integrity in online communities. You will lead a strategic portfolio of research projects, mentor individual contributors, and translate complex scientific findings into actionable recommendations for decision-makers across the organization. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including legal, communications, and product, while engaging with global scientific stakeholders. You will shape the direction of research on content quality, governance, and trust, driving initiatives that influence both internal strategy and the broader information ecosystem. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to operate at the intersection of science, technology, and community, with visibility and influence on a global scale. Travel up to four times per year is expected for collaboration and engagement with key partners.
What we're looking for
- PhD and a minimum of five years of professional experience in a related field.
- 3+ years of strategic technical leadership in large matrixed organizations, research institutions, or equivalent academic experience.
- Proven record of scholarly publications and service to research communities, including human-computer interaction or computational social science.
- Advanced expertise in AI, NLP, ML frameworks, or mixed-method research applied to online community governance and human-system interaction.
- Ability to distill complex scientific findings into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong portfolio management skills, balancing high-level strategy with technical execution.
- Experience auditing algorithms for bias, accuracy, and organizational impact is preferred.
- Comfort operating in highly visible, public-facing roles and engaging with diverse, multicultural communities.
- Open to remote work with availability for critical meetings between 15:00 to 19:00 UTC and up to four annual travel events.
Benefits
- Fully remote position with a global, mission-driven organization.
- Competitive and equitable salary with adjustments based on location.
- Opportunities to lead impactful research with real-world applications and influence organizational strategy.
- Access to professional development, collaboration with senior leadership, and engagement with global scientific communities.
- Inclusive and diverse work environment with commitment to equity and transparency.
- Support for travel and remote work setup.
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
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to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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