[CogSci] Statistician / Quantitative Methodologist at foundry10

[Kara Weisman]

Hi all, I'm passing along another opportunity to join us at foundry10. We
are looking for a *Statistician / Quantitative Methodologist *to join us on
the research team. This is a more senior role, positioned for close
collaboration with researchers across our organization. See below for
details!

Applications are due February 13, 2026. Please email jobs at foundry10.org
with any questions about the position.

Link:
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3859192/Foundry10/Statistician-Quantitative-Methodologist

Best wishes (and apologies for cross-posting!),
Kara

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*Kara Weisman*
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Principal Investigator | Conceptual Development Lab
<https://www.foundry10.org/conceptual-development-lab>
Personal website: kgweisman.github.io

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Statistician / Quantitative Methodologist
Description


foundry10 is an education research organization with a philanthropic focus
on expanding ideas about learning and creating direct value for youth. In
collaboration with a wide range of partners, we surface, evaluate, and
share opportunities to better support youth learning both inside and
outside the classroom. Building on more than a decade of impactful work,
our unique approach blends applied and basic research, philanthropy, and
education programs rooted in evidence-based best practices.


*Summary of Role *


We are seeking a highly skilled Statistician/Quantitative Methodologist to
serve as a central methodological resource for our research team while also
contributing meaningfully to research conducted across the organization.
The individual in this role will consult and collaborate with fellow
researchers on a diverse array of projects related to education. In
addition to providing expert guidance on research design, quantitative
analysis, and statistical modeling, this role involves participating as a
researcher in a multidisciplinary environment, contributing to
organizational learning, leading and contributing to reports, manuscripts,
and presentations, and advancing the rigor and quality of our scientific
work.


The ideal candidate is both a technical expert and an effective
communicator—able to translate complex statistical concepts into practical
guidance for collaborators with diverse methodological backgrounds. This
position enhances analytic quality, supports innovation in research
methods, strengthens open science practices, and contributes to the
development and dissemination of rigorous education research.


This is a full-time, exempt position with an annual salary range of
$160,800 to $268,000 and reports to the Senior Research Manager. We are not
able to sponsor visa applications, and to be considered for this position,
you must be eligible to work in the United States.


*Responsibilities*

   - *Methodological Consultation & Collaboration*
      - Provide expert guidance on study design, sampling strategies,
      measurement, and analysis planning across a portfolio of
research projects.
      - Support fellow researchers in defining research questions,
      identifying appropriate analytic methods, and determining suitable data
      sources and study designs.
      - Develop, review, and refine statistical analysis plans, including
      data processing pipelines, modeling approaches, confirmatory hypothesis
      testing, and exploratory analysis techniques.
      - Serve as a thought partner to our research labs and interest areas,
      offering methodological expertise that enhances project
conceptualization,
      feasibility, and validity.
   - *Research Design, Quality Assurance, & Ethical Practice*
      - Support the design of rigorous experiments, observational studies,
      surveys, and program evaluations.
      - Review and provide methodological feedback on research proposals,
      protocols, analyses, and manuscripts to ensure statistical accuracy and
      conceptual coherence.
      - Provide analytic quality assurance and verification of colleagues’
      analyses (e.g., through “auditing” or other open science practices).
      - Contribute to developing internal methodological standards,
      guidelines, templates, and best practices.
      - Uphold and promote strong research ethics, including deep
      familiarity with working with human subjects (and particularly
children and
      adolescents) and the associated methodological considerations.
   - *Research Participation, Writing, & Dissemination*
      - Contribute as a researcher to projects aligned with organizational
      goals, participating in independent and collaborative research efforts.
      - Lead or co-author peer-reviewed publications, technical reports,
      and research briefs.
      - Represent the organization at conferences, workshops, and meetings
      with external partners.
      - Support connections with internal program teams, external
      researchers, and community partners to disseminate findings in accessible
      formats for technical and non-technical audiences.
   - *Data Analysis & Advanced Modeling*
      - Analyze administrative datasets, large-scale survey data, and
      observational or experimental data emerging from ongoing and future
      research projects led by fellow researchers in the organization.
      - Conduct (either independently or collaboratively with fellow
      foundry10 researchers) advanced statistical analyses, such as
multivariate
      models, longitudinal analyses, causal inference techniques, Bayesian
      methods, structural equation modeling, multilevel/hierarchical models,
      weighted analyses, and network modeling.
      - Develop, validate, and document quantitative models and analytic
      workflows; ensure reproducibility, transparency, and alignment with open
      science practices.
   - *Training, Capacity Building, & Team Development*
      - Provide workshops, trainings, and one-on-one consultation to build
      quantitative capacity across the research team.
      - Contribute to the development and collection of templates and
      documentation (e.g., R syntax files) to support high-quality
analytic work.
      - Mentor researchers, supporting colleagues in assessing
      methodological tradeoffs, identifying impactful research questions, and
      improving analytic judgment.
      - Engage actively with current literature and methodological
      developments; bring new knowledge into internal discussions and
across team
      projects.
   - *Operations & Partnership Support*
      - Contribute to operational or partnership tasks as needed (e.g.,
      coordinating external data collection services, liaising with partner
      organizations).
      - Collaborate across subject areas and quickly gain fluency in new
      content domains relevant to ongoing and future research projects in
      education and child development.

Requirements


*Education*

   - PhD strongly preferred, or Master’s, in Applied Statistics, Data
   Science, Psychology, Education, Public Health, or a related social science
   field required.
   - Strong background in statistical and quantitative methodology for the
   social sciences (e.g., psychology, sociology, economics, cognitive science)

*Experience*

   - 3–7+ years applying quantitative methods in academic, research, or
   applied settings.
   - Demonstrated experience consulting or collaborating with
   multidisciplinary teams.
   - Proven track record conducting complex statistical analyses and
   contributing to publications, reports, or equivalent technical outputs.
   - Experience mentoring students or junior researchers on statistical
   analysis and methods.
   - Experience working with educational, social science, or youth-focused
   research preferred, but not required.


*Technical Skills*

Candidates should bring strength in most of the following:

   - Experimental and observational study design.
   - Multilevel/hierarchical modeling.
   - Longitudinal data analysis.
   - Causal inference methods.
   - Survey sampling and weighted data analysis.
   - Measurement theory and psychometrics.
   - Bayesian analysis, structural equation modeling, or related advanced
   approaches.
   - Machine learning or predictive analytics.
   - Strong proficiency in R, and flexibility in assisting researchers who
   used other statistical tools (e.g., Python, Stata, SPSS, SAS).
   - Familiarity with data management best practices, reproducible
   workflows, and open science principles (e.g., pre-registration, OSF).

*Knowlege and Abilities*

   - Strong analytic reasoning, problem-solving, and methodological
   judgment.
   - Outstanding communication skills; ability to translate complex
   quantitative concepts for diverse audiences.
   - Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and analytic workflows
   simultaneously.
   - Collaborative mindset with the ability to work productively with
   colleagues across varying levels of quantitative training.
   - Commitment to rigorous, transparent, and equitable research practices.
   - Ability to quickly learn new subject matter areas and apply
   methodological expertise across a variety of topics.
   - Ability to identify promising lines of inquiry and efficiently close
   off low-value analytic directions.

*To be considered for this role, please submit the following materials:*

   - Cover letter detailing how your interest and qualifications align with
   this position
   - Resume or CV
   - Peer-reviewed publication

Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed. *The application
deadline is February 13, 2026. *


The interview process will consist of the following steps:

   - Step 1: Zoom audio interview (1 hour)
   - Step 2: Zoom video interview with Research team members (1. 5 to 2
   hours)
   - Step 3: If needed, Zoom video interview with the Director of Research
   or Org leadership (up to 1 hour)
   - Step 4: Background and professional reference checks

foundry10 offers competitive salary and benefits that include:

   - A 4-day workweek
   - A flexible and hybrid work schedule
   - Full Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and 100%
   coverage for dependents
   - $1,500 yearly education stipend
   - $3,000 yearly wellness and hobby stipend, before taxes
   - Generous paid time off that includes:
      - 4 weeks of vacation time annually and additional accrual with tenure
      - 12 paid holidays
      - 56 hours of paid sick and safe leave frontloaded annually
      - Week-long office closures twice a year - each summer and winter
   - 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
   - Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
   - Employee Assistance Program at no cost to the employee
   - Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance paid fully
   by foundry10

Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. foundry10
strives to provide a work environment free from discrimination and
harassment because of a protected characteristic. foundry10 does not
discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, creed,
citizenship, status, national origin, ancestry, gender, genetic
information, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age,
religion, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, physical or mental
disability, marital status, parental status, veteran status, political
affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.


We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to assist
individuals with disabilities with the application and interviewing process
as well as essential job functions.
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