Job Description

Location: St. Louis, MO (Remote)
Term: 12 Months (1 Year) | Possible Extension and Conversion
Travel: Up to 2 trips per year (expenses covered by client)

We are seeking a Behavioral Science Research Specialist to help design, launch, and lead a Behavioral Science Research Lab for our client, Edward Jones . This is an exciting opportunity to apply behavioral science to real-world financial decision-making - improving investor outcomes and financial advisor engagement.

You'll be responsible for building out the infrastructure of the Behavioral Science Lab , leading behavioral research projects from concept to publication , and developing thought leadership initiatives that translate behavioral insights into actionable business strategies.

• Thought Leadership & Strategy

  • Co-develop and execute a behavioral science thought leadership strategy aligned with enterprise goals and brand positioning.

  • Identify and cultivate partnerships with academics, researchers, and industry leaders to co-create research, publications, and public engagements.

  • Represent the firm in industry forums, conferences, and media events .

• Research & Experimentation

  • Design, conduct, and manage behavioral research projects and experiments (e.g., RCTs, A/B tests) from concept through publication.

  • Establish frameworks for testing, measurement, and evaluation of behavioral interventions.

  • Partner with internal teams to design studies that test interventions improving investor and advisor decision-making.

  • Translate complex behavioral insights into clear, actionable recommendations for retail investors and financial advisors.

• Behavioral Science Lab Development

  • Design and create a Behavioral Science Research Lab from scratch , including:

    • Determining platforms, infrastructure, and tools needed for behavioral testing.

    • Understanding research cost structures (per test) and building a scalable, repeatable testing process.

  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to build lab capabilities, infrastructure, and testing pipelines.

  • Support other behavioral scientists at Edward Jones with lab-based testing and data-driven insights.

  • Start with ~10 tests in Year 1, scaling up to ~100 tests in Year 2 (with potential staffing expansion).

• Vendor & Partnership Management

  • Lead relationships with external vendors and research partners, ensuring high-quality, strategically aligned deliverables.

  • Build and manage partnerships with academic institutions, behavioral research organizations, and thought leaders.

• Communication & Publication

  • Communicate research findings through engaging, accessible narratives for both internal and public audiences.

  • Support publication of behavioral science insights in public or industry-facing outlets.

  • Build thought leadership platforms or public-facing research programs that position Edward Jones as a leader in applied behavioral finance.

• Education:

  • Master's degree in Behavioral Science, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Behavioral Finance, or related social science field.

  • Doctorate (Ph.D.) preferred but not required.

• Technical Research Expertise:

  • Strong technical acumen in research design, experimental methods, and data analysis .

  • Proven ability to design, execute, and publish rigorous behavioral research studies.

• Professional Skills:

  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to simplify and narrate complex behavioral findings.

  • Strong vendor management and partnership development experience.

  • Experience working across business teams to integrate behavioral insights into strategy and design.

  • Demonstrated experience leading behavioral research projects from design to actionable insight and publication.

• Ph.D. in Behavioral Science, Psychology, Behavioral Economics, or related discipline.

• Experience building thought leadership programs or public-facing behavioral research initiatives .

• Exposure to digital product design or UX environments applying behavioral insights.

• Familiarity with financial decision-making, investor psychology, financial therapy , or financial literacy.

• Strong record of academic or industry publications and conference presentations .

• Certification as a Financial Therapist (preferred, not required).

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