Who We Are:

The Association of American Medical Colleges is a not-for-profit association dedicated to transforming health care by supporting the entire spectrum of medical education, medical research, and patient care conducted by our member institutions. We are dedicated to the communities we serve and steadfast in our goal to improve the health of all.

At the AAMC, we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Highlights include:

• Remote Work – Fully remote work available for most positions 

• Retirement Savings – Generous 403(b) employer contributions and financial wellness resources, including professional financial advising. 

• Health & Wellness Perks – Fitness and bicycle subsidies, on-site and virtual wellness programs (live yoga, meditation, mental health webinars, flu shot clinics, and more) 

• Support & Family Care – Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and back-up care options for children, adults, elders, and even pets 

Additional information can be found on our website.

Why us, why now?

Lead Data Scientist is responsible for leading and conducting research and analysis to evaluate, enhance, or create products and services. Collaborates with internal colleagues across the organization and external partners throughout research and development to achieve significant impact. Leads the design, application, and oversight of methodological frameworks, including advanced statistical modeling, analytic strategy, and evaluation plans; ensures rigor, reproducibility, and alignment with strategic research objectives. Analyzes data, prepares data visualizations and summarizes results and delivers reports describing results and recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences. Queries, extracts, and transforms data from various AAMC databases and repositories, such as the data warehouse and data mart; sets coding standards and develops reusable analytical assets and automation tools. Collaborates cross-functionally and provides scientific leadership, consulting on research direction, mentoring analysts, and partnering with stakeholders to shape products, dissemination strategies, and research roadmaps that advance organizational priorities.

How you will make an impact?

​Support and Conduct Research to Improve Residency Selection:

• ​​Lead the design, execution, and scientific direction of research portfolios focused on residency selection, applicant behavior, and the evaluation of new selection tools; ensure methodological rigor, psychometric soundness, and clear research pathways from concept to implementation.  

• ​Identify research questions and help to define research priorities and analytic strategy at scale, developing conceptual frameworks, research questions, methodological approaches, and statistical models to evaluate tool performance and policy impacts. 

• ​Serve as a primary scientific liaison with internal teams, external vendors, advisory committees, and specialty stakeholders, anticipating risks, making methodological recommendations, and resolving complex technical issues. 

• Oversee evidence synthesis and knowledge integration, guiding literature reviews, environmental scans, and validity frameworks to inform adoption and responsible use of emerging assessment and selection tools. 

• ​Lead research governance and compliance processes, including IRB compliance, DUAs, NDAs, and legal agreements, ensuring