Principal Learning Scientist – K12 Emphasis

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Perform a continuous audit of research gaps throughout the Lemnis collective companies.

• Develop and prioritize a comprehensive research agenda in collaboration with business leaders.

• Design various studies, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs), quasi-experimental designs, longitudinal analyses, social network analysis, and psychometric/survey research.

• Integrate behavioral science frameworks into products and messaging.

• Create measurement models focused on engagement, belonging, self-efficacy, purpose, and future readiness.

• Ensure methodological integrity, ethical implementation, and compliance with CEAI standards.

• Establish justifiable attribution standards and align studies with acknowledged evidence benchmarks.

• Convert research outcomes into actionable product and feature recommendations.

• Collaborate with teams to incorporate behavioral science into features, messaging, and user experiences.

• Focus on research-supported product opportunities and assess feature performance after launch.

• Provide Sales and Marketing with research-based proof points, ROI narratives, and evidence resources.

• Assist in RFPs, renewals, competitive positioning, thought leadership, case studies, and marketing campaigns.

• Contribute to frameworks, white papers, and standards for the Center for Ethical AI.

• Represent Lemnis research at conferences, gatherings, and partner events.

• Align research agendas between internal teams and partner-embedded initiatives.

• Cultivate relationships across Lemnis companies and mentor research scientists and analysts.

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD in psychology, learning sciences, education, or a related behavioral science discipline.

• Over 8 years of experience in designing and implementing applied research, including randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental designs, and mixed-methods studies.

• Extensive knowledge in belonging, identity, motivation, and social-emotional development, and their impact on student engagement and persistence.

• Proficiency in advanced quantitative methods, such as structural equation modeling and social network analysis.

• Experience in qualitative research methodologies, including interviews, focus groups, and narrative and digital storytelling techniques.

• Background in educational technology, particularly in assessment and efficacy research or large-scale learning outcomes studies.

• Proven ability to translate research findings into product-related decisions.

• Experience creating evidence assets that bolster sales, partnerships, or business development efforts.

• Understanding of ethical AI principles, IRB processes, and responsible research practices within education.

• Comfort in navigating across multiple companies or business units and synthesizing evidence into a cohesive, portfolio-wide narrative.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Insight into how K-12 districts and post-secondary institutions make decisions and define success (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.