Senior Research Scientist (Prof Haidt)

New York University

United States, REMOTE, United States
Full-time
Posted June 17, 2026

Job Description

About the Lab

The Tech & Society Lab at NYU Stern, led by Jonathan Haidt and managed by Zach Rausch, is the research home of one of the most influential bodies of work on technology, adolescent mental health, and social behavior. The Lab sits at the intersection of rigorous academic research and real-world impact — generating the evidence base that drives policy, shapes public discourse, and informs the work of The Anxious Generation Movement organization. We are in an active growth phase, expanding our research agenda, team, and institutional footprint.

The Role

The Research Writer’s primary role is to help shape major arguments about technology’s impact on society to advance the goals of the Tech and Society Lab. The role sits at the intersection of research, communications, and editorial development.

The Research Writer will work closely with Jonathan Haidt, Zach Rausch, and the broader lab team to develop essays, rapid-response pieces, litera...