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Scientific Director, Youth Safety & Wellbeing

American Psychological Association · United States · US

Public Health
Remote
Dentist
Demand68
Career growth70
Healthcare fit42
Remote potential60
Salary band
USD 131k – 204k
5-year outlook
Senior scientific director roles in nonprofit associations and AI safety organizations typically offer competitive salaries for PhD-level leaders, with growth tied to the expanding AI governance and youth wellbeing sectors. Exact compensation depends on experience and location.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
narrow
Seniority
senior
Employment type
full-time
Date found
2026-09-28

Intelligence details

Flexible work details

Engagement type
Permanent
Hours
Full-time
Eligible countries
United States
Profession fit
Dentist
Rate period
Annual

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Why this is worth applying to

Only consider if you have a PhD and a strong research record in youth development, media/technology effects, or a closely related area, plus demonstrated engagement with AI systems. It is not suitable for clinicians without substantial research leadership experience.

Who should apply

PhD-level psychologists, public health researchers, HCI scholars, or clinicians with a strong research background in youth mental health, media effects, and AI safety who want to shape AI industry standards and public guidance.

CV angle

Frame your CV around scientific leadership, research publications, advisory group management, and translation of behavioral science into policy or technical specifications. Highlight any experience engaging with AI systems, product teams, or industry stakeholders, and emphasize youth safety/wellbeing expertise.

Skills to highlight

  • Scientific leadership
  • Research translation
  • Advisory group management
  • AI systems knowledge
  • Youth development
  • Media/technology effects
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Public guidance development

Role summary

The Scientific Director leads APA's Youth Safety & Wellbeing priority area within the Center for Behavioral Science and AI, chairing a scientific advisory group and ensuring the Center's specifications and public guidance are grounded in rigorous psychological science. The role involves engaging AI industry partners, funders, and stakeholders to translate behavioral science into AI systems that protect and promote youth wellbeing.

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