People Research Scientist, Recruiting
Serve as the research expert for Anthropic's Recruiting organization on the People Data Solutions team. Design and execute studies on recruiting funnels, interview validation, psychometrics, and candidate experience to drive evidence-based hiring decisions using SQL, Python/R, and advanced analytics.
About the job
Research design & scientific inquiry
- Design and execute systematic research studies to answer fundamental questions about recruiting funnel health, assessment quality, candidate experience, and quality of hire
- Generate and test hypotheses about sourcing strategies, interview design, and selection decisions using rigorous experimental and quasi-experimental methods
- Conduct mixed-method research to understand drivers and blockers to recruiting operations
- Navigate research ethics considerations when studying candidate data, ensuring responsible research practices
Selection & assessment research
- Design and execute validation studies to assess the quality of interviews and other selection tools
- Utilize psychometric techniques to analyze and improve interviewer calibration and rating consistency
- Lead investigative research into innovative approaches for candidate assessment
Metrics design and governance
- Design the metrics framework for recruiting org health — defining the canonical KPIs, dimensions, and definitions that leadership uses to understand funnel performance, capacity, and hiring quality
- Establish the governance and definitional rigor that keeps metrics consistent across tools and reporting surfaces
Analytical solution building
- Architect analytical solutions that convert research insights into actionable products, empowering stakeholders to execute data-driven scenario and strategic planning
- Quantify the adoption and downstream impact of deployed tools, driving iterative improvements
Visualization & communication
- Build compelling visualizations and dashboards that make complex research findings accessible to diverse audiences
- Present research findings to senior leadership with clear, actionable recommendations
Minimum Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in I/O Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Behavioral Science, or a related research field
- Experience with selection research, assessment validation, psychometrics, or recruiting funnel analytics
- Comfortable working in the People Analytics tech stack and collaborating with data engineers
- Proficient in SQL and Python/R, with experience in statistical analysis and machine learning
- Experience with data visualization and can tell compelling stories with research findings
- Excellent communication skills and can influence stakeholders at all levels
- Thrive in ambiguity and can balance rigor with pragmatism
- Track record of challenging assumptions with data and changing long-held practices
- Navigate sensitive topics diplomatically while maintaining analytical rigor
- Demonstrate intellectual humility and comfort with iterative discovery
- Use data to improve how organizations find, assess, and hire talent
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in research, people analytics, or related quantitative fields with demonstrated research methodology expertise
- Background in recruiting analytics specifically
- Experience running interview or assessment validation studies
- Experience building self-service analytics tools or dashboards
- Previous experience in high-growth technology companies or AI/ML organizations
- Familiarity with network analysis, machine learning, or advanced statistical methods
- Experience with BigQuery and modern data stack tools
- Experience with Greenhouse, Gem, ModernLoop, or similar recruiting tools
Compensation
Annual Salary: $285,000—$380,000 USD
Skills
SQL, Python, R, Machine Learning, Psychometrics, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, BigQuery, I/O Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Recruiting Analytics
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