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# Visiting Scientist, Bibliometrics and Science of Science at jobs

- **Company:** jobs
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Compensation:** $155k–$185k
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-01
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/schmidt-entities/54f44175-73b5-4bc2-8579-afe07af1cdcf

## Job description

Schmidt Sciences is a nonprofit organization founded in 2024 by Eric and Wendy Schmidt that works to accelerate scientific knowledge and breakthroughs with the most promising, advanced tools to support a thriving planet. The organization prioritizes research in areas poised for impact including AI and advanced computing, astrophysics, biosciences, climate, and space—as well as supporting researchers in a variety of disciplines through its science systems program.

## About the Science Systems Center

Science Systems strengthens the technical and academic systems underlying scientific discovery through the support of people, tools, and technology. Its programs remove specific barriers researchers face, from crossing disciplines at critical career stages to accessing high-quality software and using AI effectively, and increasingly work to scale the practices and institutional models that help ambitious research thrive. The Center's portfolio includes the Schmidt Science Fellows, Schmidt Science Polymaths, the AI in Science Fellowship, the Virtual Institute for Scientific Software, Science Communications, and the Israeli Women's Postdoctoral Award. Summary The Science Systems Center at Schmidt Sciences invites applications for a 12-month Visiting Scientist position focused on bibliometrics and the science of science. The role combines hands-on work improving how Schmidt Sciences assesses the outcomes of its programs with the opportunity to shape the organization's thinking on scholarly infrastructure and the scientific record, as AI changes how research is produced, published, and verified. It is designed for researchers with expertise in measuring scientific output, collaboration, and impact, who make effective use of AI and large-scale data in their analysis, and who want to see research funding from the inside while continuing their own research. Both early-career researchers (Visiting Scientist) and mid-career and senior researchers on sabbatical (Distinguished Visiting Scientist) will be considered for this position. Start dates are flexible.

## The Role

Reporting to the Director of the Science Systems Center, the Visiting Scientist will join the Science Systems team to strengthen impact measurement across the Center’s portfolio and help shape its future strategic directions in scholarly infrastructure and the scientific record. The specific responsibilities of the role would be developed jointly by the individual and their manager and may change from time to time, but will include the following key elements: Portfolio Impact and Strategy (Approx. 80% time) Review how programs across the Center collect, review, and assess outcomes, and recommend improvements. Design and pilot practical approaches for tracking the outcomes of awardees and programs over time, including measures of interdisciplinary research. Develop analyses and tools that program teams can use directly, making effective use of AI and large-scale bibliometric data. Assess the Center's current investments in strengthening the scientific literature, and map the broader landscape of efforts on scholarly infrastructure and the scientific record, including how AI is changing how research is published, discovered, and verified. Help shape the Center’s future strategy in this area, including a scoped recommendation on where and how it might invest and which program directions it could pursue. Science of Science Research (Approx. 20% time)

Required Qualifications

- A PhD or equivalent from an accredited university in information science, computer science, applied mathematics, statistics, or a related field relevant to the science of science.
- At least 2 years of postdoctoral or equivalent professional experience in academia, industry, government, or private research organizations.
- Demonstrated expertise in bibliometrics, scientometrics, or the science of science, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications or comparable contributions.
- Hands-on experience working with large-scale data on publications, citations, researchers, and collaboration networks.
- Demonstrated effective use of AI in research and data analysis.
- Experience building databases, analytical tools, or software for science of science analysis.
- Ability to translate research into practical recommendations for program teams and non-specialist audiences.
- Proven ability to operate autonomously and make informed decisions while working with interdisciplinary teams.
- Be based on-site in New York, and be able to travel within the U.S. and internationally on a regular basis as needed.

Desired Qualifications

- Experience designing or conducting program evaluation or research assessment, particularly for funders, universities, or research organizations.
- Expertise in measuring interdisciplinary research or tracking researcher career outcomes.
- Familiarity with scholarly communication and research infrastructure, including open scholarly data, preprints, and the integrity of the scientific record.
- Experience with strategy development, landscape analysis, or program design.
- Experience building analytical tools for non-technical users.

This is an exempt position.

Schmidt Sciences, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or prohibited by Company policy. We strive for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibit harassment of any kind.

## About jobs

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Schmidt Futures is a philanthropic initiative that identifies and supports talented individuals and breakthrough ideas at the intersection of technology and science, having transitioned into Schmidt Sciences in 2024.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Non‑profit, part of the Schmidt Entities family managed by Hillspire, LLC)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 2017 (Schmidt Futures); Schmidt Sciences founded in 2024
- **Founders**: Eric Schmidt and Wendy Schmidt

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Philanthropic grantmaking, scientific research support, talent development.
- **Target customers**: Researchers, scientists, technologists, and social entrepreneurs (B2B / institutional).
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To accelerate scientific knowledge and breakthroughs with advanced tools to support a thriving planet.

## Products & Services
- **Grantmaking & Fellowships**: Programs such as Rise (global talent initiative), the AI and Advanced Computing Institute, and the Schmidt Observatory System.
- **Research Support**: Funding for projects in AI, astrophysics, neuroscience, earth sciences, and other disciplines.
- **Talent Programs**: Initiatives like the Rise fellowship for young leaders and the AI Institute Fellow in Residence.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (privately funded by the Schmidt family).
- **Key Metric**: Total funding is undisclosed; the organization employs 135 people (‑15.6% YoY) and has funded 491 tracked awards with a field‑weighted citation impact of 3.4.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Eric and Wendy Schmidt (sole funders); partners include academic institutions and research organizations.
- **Growth Signals**: Transitioned from Schmidt Futures into Schmidt Sciences in 2024; headcount declined but remains active in high‑impact science (273 works since 2024). Open positions for space observatory (Lazuli) and AI compute infrastructure indicate expansion in aerospace and AI.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep philanthropic resources**: Backed by the Schmidt family’s substantial wealth, enabling long‑term, high‑risk projects.
- **Focus on frontier science**: Concentrates on AI, advanced computing, radio astronomy, and space observatories – areas with high barriers to entry.
- **Network effect**: Access to Schmidt Ocean Institute, The Schmidt Family Foundation, and other entities for cross‑disciplinary collaboration.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Building the next‑generation space observatory (Lazuli), expanding the AI and Advanced Computing Institute, and scaling the Rise talent program.
- **Direction for growth**: Deepening investment in AI infrastructure and scientific computing; hiring for engineering roles in spacecraft GN&C, software systems, and compute infrastructure.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Mission‑driven environment focused on solving fundamental scientific and societal challenges.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: Predominantly on‑site (96% of open roles); some roles in New York, Tucson, Los Angeles, and Bay Area. Hybrid/remote options are limited.
- **Notable Perks**: Competitive salaries (e.g., $140k–$270k for engineering roles), involvement in cutting‑edge space and AI projects, and the opportunity to work alongside leading scientists.
- **Engineering Culture**: Hands‑on, hardware‑focused for space missions; software and AI teams work on high‑performance computing and agent‑based AI.

## Sources
1. [LinkedIn – Schmidt Futures](https://linkedin.com/company/schmidtfutures)
2. [Jobera – Schmidt Entities Careers](https://jobera.com/employer/schmidt-entities/)
3. [Lever Careers – Schmidt Entities](https://jobs.lever.co/schmidt-entities)
4. [Scoutify – Schmidt Entities Overview](https://scoutify.com/companies/schmidt-entities/)

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