Lead Quantitative UX Survey Scientist

Photon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Photon is building an insights repository that will serve as the quantitative backbone of an AI-powered research intelligence system. We are seeking a Survey Research Scientist to own the quantitative workstream and scale survey best practices across the team.

This hands-on role requires deep expertise in survey methodology and measurement science, with the ability to build rigorous, reusable frameworks that elevate the quality of the entire research program.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in psychology, statistics, cognitive science, sociology, or related quantitative field.
• Proficiency in CFA and IRT for scale development and validation.
• Applied experience in sampling design (stratified and quota-based).
• Experience with segmentation methods: LCA, factor analysis, cluster analysis, PCA.
• Inferential statistics: regression, ANOVA, multiple-comparisons correction.
• Experience with MaxDiff and/or conjoint analysis.
• Proficiency in R or Python; familiarity with Qualtrics or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate quantitative research instruments ensuring reliability and validity.
• Develop and maintain library of validated scales for core constructs.
• Lead design and validation of client segmentation using LCA, factor analysis and clustering.
• Conduct inferential analyses across datasets (regression, significance testing).
• Define confidence standards and ensure proper interpretation of findings.
• Collaborate with qualitative researchers to integrate quantitative findings into the shared repository.

Skills

CFA & IRT

Sampling design

Latent class analysis

Factor analysis

Cluster analysis

Regression analysis

ANOVA

MaxDiff / conjoint

Statistical proficiency

Education

Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

R

Python

Qualtrics

Job description

Photon is building an insights repository that will serve as the quantitative backbone of an AI-powered research intelligence system. We are seeking a Survey Research Scientist to own the quantitative workstream and scale survey best practices across the team.

This hands-on role requires deep expertise in survey methodology and measurement science, with the ability to build rigorous, reusable frameworks that elevate the quality of the entire research program.