Principal Learning Scientist: From Research to Product

Lemnis; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Lemnis seeks a Principal Learning Scientist to close internal research gaps and build studies, frameworks, and measurement models across its collective. The principal-level IC role reports to the Vice President of Research and partners with business leads to translate findings into product recommendations.

Core responsibilities include designing cross-portfolio research strategies, conducting applied research with RCTs and quasi-experiments, and translating research into product features with

Qualifications

• Requires a doctorate in psychology, learning sciences, or education and 8+ years of applied research experience.
• Expertise in belonging, identity, and motivation, with advanced quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Demonstrated ability to translate research into product decisions and familiarity with ethical AI principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cross-portfolio research strategy to identify evidence gaps and prioritize a shared research agenda.
• Design and execute applied research including RCTs, quasi-experimental designs, and measurement models for student engagement and persistence.
• Translate research into product features and equip Sales and Marketing with evidence assets.

Skills

Randomized controlled trials

Quasi-experimental designs

Measurement models

Applied research

Quantitative methods

Qualitative methods

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Doctorate in psychology/learning sciences/education

Job description

Lemnis seeks a Principal Learning Scientist to close internal research gaps and build studies, frameworks, and measurement models across its collective. The principal-level IC role reports to the Vice President of Research and partners with business leads to translate findings into product recommendations.

Core responsibilities include designing cross-portfolio research strategies, conducting applied research with RCTs and quasi-experiments, and translating research into product features with