We are looking for a Research Associate to join the Raspberry Pi Computing Education Research Centre in the Department of Computer Science and Technology. This is a new role, for a fixed term of three years in the first instance.
The Research Associate will play a pivotal role in our research into the teaching and learning of AI at the school level. The person we are looking for will have a passion for AI education for young people, preferably with existing publications or experience in this area of research.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the operational (day-to-day) aspects of one longitudinal research project in the area of AI education, overseeing all aspects of project design, implementation, and dissemination.
- Collect, analyse, and interpret data using quantitative and qualitative research methods, ensuring rigorous and methodologically sound approaches.
- Mentor and supervise students and research assistants involved in research projects, providing guidance on research methodology, data analysis, and publication strategies.
- Contribute to other projects within the research centre, supporting fellow researchers on projects spanning a wide range of computing education topics
- Collaborate with educators, policymakers, and other stakeholders to identify research priorities and develop research proposals aligned with the research centre's mission.
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at conferences and professional meetings to contribute to the academic discourse on computing education.
The person we are looking for will be able to demonstrate some or all of the following:
- A PhD in Computing/AI Education or a closely related field
- Experience of independent research, and a track record of high-quality publications in computing or AI education research
- Experience of qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Experience of research with educators and in schools
- Proven communication skills and the ability to present their research at the appropriate national and international forums and technical and non- technical audiences.
- Proven organisational skills, with the ability to manage their own workload and work to deadlines.
- Strong motivation to work in interdisciplinary environments
The Raspberry Pi Computing Education Research Centre (http://computingeducationresearch.org) is a joint initiative between the University and the Raspberry Pi Foundation. It seeks to achieve long-term impact by conducting original research as well as working with its partners to turn new research results into practice. The candidate will work as part of the wider team on a range of research projects.
The Department of Computer Science and Technology is an academic department that encompasses computer science along with many aspects of engineering, technology and mathematics. We have a world wide reputation for academic research with consistent top research ratings. The Department has an open and collaborative culture, supporting revolutionary fundamental computer science research, strong cross-cutting collaborations internally and externally, and ideas which transform computing outside the University. Please follow the link at: https://www.cst.cam.ac.uk to find out more about our Department.
To apply, please submit a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for this post, your curriculum vitae (CV), and a recent writing sample (maximum 10,000 words).
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Please note that we provide the support of applying for the relevant visa (if required) and we reimburse the cost of the first visa.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
