Quantitude S7E06 Non-Academic Jobs: A Conversation with Jeremy Miles
Oct 21, 2025
In this discussion, Jeremy Miles, a quantitative methodologist with experience in both academia and industry, shares insights on transitioning to non-academic careers. He reveals the intriguing variations between academic precision and industry speed, emphasizing the importance of practical problem-solving. Jeremy also highlights his work in trust and safety on video platforms and the challenges of data reliability. With anecdotes about Formula One and workplace culture, he offers a candid look at what drives satisfaction in data-driven roles while debunking common industry myths.
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From Avoiding Math To Methodology
- Jeremy pursued psychology to avoid math but ended up focusing on methods during his PhD on stress and psoriasis.
- That shift turned his career toward methodological questions rather than testing substantive theories.
Landing A Role At RAND
- Jeremy described getting a job at RAND after responding to a Semnet post and flying to Los Angeles for an extended interview.
- He taught and worked on policy-related psychometrics including PTSD measurement at RAND.
Transition To Tech Measurement Work
- Jeremy joined a tech company to work on human evaluation of ads after hearing about measurement work at a meetup.
- He spent nearly a decade there before moving to a video trust-and-safety team doing similar measurement work.
