Senior Research Scientist, Sustainability, WW Sustainability

Amazon - Seattle, WA

Hiring: Senior Research Scientist, Sustainability, WW Sustainability Company: Amazon Location: Seattle, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 18:58:26 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Sustainability, Value Chain Decarbonization, Environmental Science, Quantitative Research, Statistical Modeling, R, Python, Attribution Methodologies, Measurement Methodologies, Benchmarking, Risk Assessment, Cross-functional Collaboration, Data Collection, Modeling, Validation Experience: - 5+ years of investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products - PhD, or Master's degree and 5+ years of quantitative field research experience Required Skills: - Knowledge of R or Python - Experience communicating qualitative research methods and findings to non-qualitative researchers - Knowledge of quantitative approaches (e.g., t-tests, regressions, ANOVAs, etc.) - Ability to independently lead assessments of environmental issues across the full spectrum of business operations - Experience developing quality frameworks and methodologies - Quantitative benchmark and statistical model building - Attribution methodology development for supply chain interventions - Development of social and environmental safeguard criteria Qualifications: - PhD, or Master's degree and 5+ years of quantitative field research experience - 5+ years of experience investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products - Proven ability to act as lead Subject Matter Expert for value chain decarbonization science - Experience designing and leading research, data collection, modeling, documentation, interpretation, and validation - Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with procurement, sustainability operations, and business units - Ability to translate scientific methodologies into operational requirements Compensation: Not specified in the job posting Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!