Principal Research Scientist: AI-Driven Human Capital

Educational Testing Service; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Testing Service invites applications for a Principal Research Scientist to lead research on human capital development, workforce readiness, and economic mobility in an AI-enabled world. The role aims to advance measurement and policy-relevant evidence guiding education-to-work pathways.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team crafting innovative frameworks and indicators, mentoring researchers and engaging with educators, employers, and policymakers to expand

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant field is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and refine a research agenda on academic and workforce readiness science and the expansion of workforce pathways.
• Advance the science of readiness for education, work, and upward mobility.
• Investigate how skills, credentials, and experiences predict outcomes.
• Design and validate measures translating evidence into signals of readiness.
• Lead proposals, publications, and partnerships to support the research agenda.
• Mentor junior staff and interns.

Skills

Educational attainment research

Labor market dynamics

Measurement development

CBE/CTE

Quantitative methods

Data analysis with large datasets

Scholarly communication

Grant partnerships

Education

Ph.D. in related field

10+ years postdoctoral/professional research

Job description

Educational Testing Service invites applications for a Principal Research Scientist to lead research on human capital development, workforce readiness, and economic mobility in an AI-enabled world. The role aims to advance measurement and policy-relevant evidence guiding education-to-work pathways.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team crafting innovative frameworks and indicators, mentoring researchers and engaging with educators, employers, and policymakers to expand