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Manage junior and mid-level data scientists while overseeing technical and methodological decisions for research projects. Establish research standards, guide AI governance, and help define the strategic direction of the Data Labs team.
Requires PhD-level research experience or equivalent with a strong background in social science and technical research using diverse data sources. Deep expertise in applied NLP, LLMs, and cloud infrastructure like AWS is essential.
Pew Research Center’s Data Labs team uses data science tools and techniques to produce original research. The team contributes to the Center’s reputation for experimentation and tells interesting stories about the behaviors and life experiences of the public.
The Associate Director is responsible for managing the team’s junior and mid-level data scientists; weighing in on technical and methodological decisions across the team’s various internally- and externally-facing projects; and establishing research standards and best practices across the team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social science research paired with a deep understanding of the technical and methodological decisions needed to produce research that is on par with the Center’s standards.
While the Associate Director will have opportunities for individual research contributions, the primary focus of the role is facilitating the broader research portfolio of the team. This position reports to the Managing Director of Data Labs.
Primary Responsibilities
Team management
Responsible for day-to-day management and career development of junior and mid-level research staff.
Public spokesperson for the team at conferences, the media and elsewhere.
Interface with internal partners and stakeholders around research production, dissemination and budgeting.
Methods, research standards and process guidance
Works with research staff to select most appropriate methods and project designs for ongoing research efforts.
Manages the team’s technical toolkit, ensures that research best practices are being followed and sufficiently documented.
Contributes significantly to AI governance and use of LLMs in the research process for the team and across the Center.
Team strategy
Helps to pitch, select and refine the team’s ongoing research portfolio. Helps to shepherd projects from conception to production.
In collaboration with the Managing Director and VP of Methods and Innovation, sets the overall strategic direction and focus of the team.
Education/Training/Experience
PhD-level research experience or equivalent
Experience leading research teams or managing people preferred
Knowledge and Skills Requirements
Experience conducting or managing technical research projects using diverse data sources (including web, social media, text, geographical, and/or audiovisual data).
Strong understanding of the technical infrastructures that enable and support social science methods at scale.
Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills. Ability to speak fluently about complex research topics with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience working with large data sets, managing large compute workloads, and monitoring cloud computing infrastructure such as AWS.
Deep expertise in applied NLP, including transformer fine-tuning, zero-shot and few-shot classification, LLM prompt engineering, and model evaluation best practices. Can articulate and champion a technical vision that is grounded in social science research.
Experience with multimodal data processing, including audio, video, and image data; familiarity with HuggingFace ecosystem preferred.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Compensation: The typical starting salary for this position is $167,400 annually.
Hybrid Work Schedule: Pew Research Center staff are required to be present in the Center’s Washington, D.C., office three core days weekly (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). Staff may work virtually from remote locations on other days in a typical work week.
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Total Rewards
In addition to competitive pay, Pew Research Center’s employees enjoy a robust total rewards package that includes:
Affordable, comprehensive health care that includes medical, dental (including adult orthodontia) and vision benefits.
Generous paid annual leave plan, including a winter break between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
Employer-paid disability, life insurance and paid family leave plans
Up to a 12% employer 401(k) contribution, with vesting at the end of the first year.
A 37.5-hour workweek.
Health savings or flexible spending account options with employer funding component.
Flexibility to telework a portion of each week, with an additional four telework “flex weeks” each year for most staff.
EEO:
Pew Research Center makes employment decisions without regard to age, sex, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We encourage applications from candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
For more than 75 years we have used data to make a difference—addressing the challenges of a changing world by illuminating issues, creating common ground, and advancing ambitious strategies that lead to tangible progress. Through rigorous inquiry and knowledge sharing, we inform and engage public-spirited citizens and organizations, linking diverse interests to pursue common cause. We are a dedicated team of researchers, communicators, advocates, subject matter experts, and professionals working on some of today’s big challenges – and we know we are more effective and creative collectively than we are individually. With Philadelphia as our hometown and the majority of our staff located in Washington, D.C., our U.S. and international staff find working at Pew personally and professionally rewarding. Wise stewardship of resources allows Pew employees to pursue work that strategically furthers our mission in significant and measurable ways. We collaborate with a diverse range of philanthropic partners, public and private organizations, and concerned citizens who share our interest in fact-based solutions and goal-driven initiatives to improve society. Pew attracts top talent, people of integrity who are service-oriented and willing to take on challenging assignments. We provide competitive pay and benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and a respectful and inclusive workplace. Pew employees are proud of their colleagues, proud of where they work, and proud of the institution’s reputation.
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