Research Scientist, Computational Social Science (PhD)

$117,000 - $173,000/Yr

Meta - Menlo Park, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Menlo Park, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

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About the position

Meta is seeking a Research Scientist to join the Computational Social Science team, focusing on understanding and improving the company's impact on societal issues such as social cohesion, civic discourse, and economic opportunity. The role involves utilizing advanced computational and quantitative methods to conduct research that informs actionable insights and fosters healthy connections within communities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research using computational and quantitative methods to advance scientific understanding of Meta's societal impact.
• Work with large datasets to derive concrete conclusions and actionable insights.
• Communicate complex technical topics and nuanced insights to diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, UX researchers, and product managers to accomplish complex tasks.

Requirements

• Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field.
• Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a PhD in computer science, statistics, economics, sociology, political science, or a related field.
• Fluency with statistical methods and computational approaches such as machine learning and social network analysis.
• Experience manipulating and analyzing complex, high-volume, high-dimensionality data.
• A track record of empirical research and answering difficult questions with data.
• Fluency with a data analysis language such as R or Python.
• Familiarity with relational databases and SQL.
• Fluency with statistical inference techniques.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions.
• Experience working and communicating cross-functionally in a team environment.
• Demonstrated research and software engineering experience through internships or contributions to open source repositories.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Equity options
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities