Senior Research Scientist - Global Sustainability & Impact
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New York, NY · Posted November 2, 2026
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About the job
...Amazon is hiring a Senior Research Scientist to join the Worldwide Sustainability team to develop novel approaches for measuring and reducing environmental impact. You will conduct research on carbon footprint analysis, circular economy, sustainable packaging, and supply...