Senior Research Scientist, Executive Engagement & Insights

Syndio

. Lead studies end to end: frame questions, design measurement, run analyses, and write findings .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $164,000 - $184,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading comprehensive research studies, utilizing advanced quantitative skills in Python, R, and SQL to analyze complex data sets. Capable of translating research findings into actionable insights for senior executives, while adhering to data privacy standards.

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PhD In Industrial-Organizational PsychologyQuantitative Research SkillsCausal And Quasi-Experimental MethodsPython And R ProficiencyData Privacy Compliance

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Hard Skills

Applied ResearchSurvey DesignPsychometricsData AnalysisOutcome And ROI Modeling

Soft Skills

Presentation SkillsJudgment

Tools & Technologies

SQLData Warehousing

Industry Keywords

Labor EconomicsBehavioral SciencePay GovernanceExecutive BriefingsBenchmark Data

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead studies end to end: frame questions, design measurement, run analyses, and write findings
Shape flagship research reports and partner studies
Combine Syndio pay-decision data with external labor-market, survey, and benchmark data
Build reusable research methods
Build outcome and ROI models connecting pay governance to attrition, cost, risk, and performance
Join executive conversations at strategic accounts and translate findings for CHROs and CFOs
Bring customer questions back to shape future studies
Partner with product and data science teams to incorporate research into features, benchmarks, and reporting
Co-author reports, articles, and executive briefings with source-traceable external claims

Requirements

What you’ll need

A PhD or equivalent depth in industrial-organizational psychology, behavioral or decision science, labor economics, statistics, or a related field
Track record of following applied research through to impact, beyond publication record
Hands-on quantitative skills: causal and quasi-experimental methods, psychometrics and survey design
Working fluency in Python or R and SQL on large, messy, real-world data
Comfort presenting findings to senior customers, including CHROs and CFOs
Ability to work across data warehouses and boardroom-level discussions
Judgment to work within strict data-use and privacy boundaries

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation: $164,000–$184,000 per year
Syndio Equity
Flexible Vacation Policy
Paid sick & safe time
Compassion leave
Voting leave
Paid parental leave
Medical, Dental, Vision; Syndio pays 90% of employee premiums and 50% for dependents
Life Insurance & Disability; Syndio covers the full premium
401(k)
Fully remote model