Amazon Scholar

Application deadline: Mar 21, 2026

Amazon Scholars is a program that enables university professors to work on large-scale and high-impact technical challenges at Amazon without leaving their academic institutions. The program is designed for world-class, senior-level academics from universities around the globe to join Amazon to work in teams on cutting-edge research in their field of specialty, supported by access to some of the world’s richest databases. Amazon Scholars gives academics an opportunity to develop, test, and apply research methods in practice, innovating in ways that produce immediate, real-world benefits to individuals and families across the globe. In addition to developing high-impact science and research, Scholars gain valuable, real-world, industry experience to bring back to their students in their home university research labs and classrooms.

Basic Qualifications

• - PhD in a relevant field or related discipline
• - 5+ years of relevant work or academic experience
• - Experience leading technical research projects with multiple stakeholders
• - Current affiliation with an academic or research institution

Preferred Qualifications

• - Recognized expert in the external community in an applied science discipline and routinely applies knowledge from other disciplines
• - Broad knowledge of applied mathematics and foundational understanding of algorithms and computational complexity
• - Expert-level research analysis and technical leadership capabilities
• - Expert knowledge in modeling and performance, operationalization, and scalability of scientific techniques and establishing decision strategies
• - Ability to independently lead research development and analysis in a fast-paced environment
• - Proven track record of innovation in creating novel technologies and advancing the state of the art
• - Publications at top-tier, peer-reviewed conferences and/or journals
• - Exceptional verbal and written communication and consensus-building skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
• Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.