Senior Research Scientist

About the role

The Raspberry Pi Foundation is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to join our dynamic team in the United States. This role is a permanent position, full-time, part-time, or flexible.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Research and Impact to scope new research projects in topical and culturally-relevant computing, AI, data science education in formal and informal settings in the US and non-US global contexts.
• Lead and support a team of researchers and coordinators who are responsible for executing research on time and on budget.
• Lead the implementation and execution of research projects.
• Work with the team to ensure the production and dissemination of high-quality research.
• Build and maintain excellent working relations within cross-functional teams at RPF as well as research partners and collaborators.
• Support the design of products and tools at RPF through research.
• Contribute to the promotion and mobilization of computing, AI, and data science education research in the community.
• Write up the results of research and contribute to the publication of results in high-quality, peer-reviewed academic literature.
• Disseminate results of projects through presentations at conferences, internal and external blog posts, as well as articles in Hello World.
• Keep abreast of developments within the discipline and profession, and seek continuous improvement of professional practice.
• Represent the Foundation's research to external audiences and stakeholders, in collaboration with the Director of Research and Impact.
• Establish good communications within the team and with external partners.

Requirements

We are looking for a candidate who has both research experience in the field of computing, AI, and data science and/or education, and experience of project and people management. The role involves scoping, developing, and conducting collaborative research projects, as well as potentially managing a small team of researchers and coordinators.

Qualifications

• A PhD in either education, learning sciences, or related subject, computer science, AI, data science, or a related field.
• At least three years of postdoctoral research experience.
• A breadth and depth of specialist knowledge in research methods and techniques.
• A proven track record of delivering projects that meet the desired objectives.
• The ability to manage a team.
• Experience of managing own workload, including sufficient administrative skills to manage projects.
• Experience of grant or other funding applications.
• The ability to balance multiple priorities and deal with ambiguity.
• The ability to think strategically and conceptually about research design and delivery.
• A supportive and collaborative approach to leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A willingness to travel.

Skills

• Strong research and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strategic thinking and conceptual understanding of research design and delivery.
• Ability to manage a team and balance multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Retirement Savings Plan (401)(k).
• Private Healthcare.
• Flexible working.
• Support for parents and carers.
• Group term life insurance & disability insurance.
• Investing in learning and development.

Pay

$120,000 - $140,000 p.a. full-time equivalent, dependent on experience.

Schedule

Full-time, part-time, or flexible.