Research Scientist

Job description

Research Scientist Team: Sciences: Location: East Coast Time Zone Only Prolific Prolific isn’t just powering AI development—we’re redefining it. While foundational AI technologies are becoming commoditized, Polific’s human data infrastructure delivers the high-quality, diverse data needed to differentiate the next generation of AI models. Through our platform, we empower researchers and companies to access a global pool of participants, ensuring cutting-edge AI research and training grounded in ethical and inclusive practices. The role: Prolific is a leading research platform with an established research operation in the UK and US. In 2026 we are investing in levelling up our Research Sciences team. We're hiring a Research Scientist to own a dedicated research portfolio focused on some of the most pressing questions in online research today, including data quality, online methodologies, and the impact of AI on how research gets done. You'll sit within the Research Sciences team, reporting to the team's lead researcher. This is an individual contributor role where you'll design and lead your own research agenda, collaborate closely with the rest of the sciences team, and build partn...