Research Assistant

Summary

Join the Raspberry Pi Foundation as a Research Assistant (FTC) and contribute to impactful research in computing and digital making education. This 12-month, remote position (with travel to Cambridge) offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to collaborate with the University of Cambridge. You will support research projects, analyze data, and present findings to various audiences. The ideal candidate possesses experience in computing education research or a related field, strong analytical and communication skills, and a collaborative spirit. The Raspberry Pi Foundation provides a supportive and flexible work environment with competitive benefits.

Requirements

• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Experience of computing education research or a related field (e.g. education, social sciences or psychology)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate on research work
• Experience of either qualitative or quantitative data analysis, preferably both
• Outstanding organisational skills, and the capacity to deal with complex and changing situations
• Experience of research with educators and in schools
• The ability to write up findings and to effectively disseminate research
• Proven communication skills and the ability to present their research at the appropriate national and international forums and technical and non- technical audiences
• Experience of writing for a range of audience
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong motivation to work in interdisciplinary environments

Responsibilities

• Work on research projects, supporting the implementation and execution of some of these projects
• Reviewing and synthesising research literature
• Collect, analyse, and interpret data using quantitative and qualitative research methods, ensuring rigorous and methodologically sound approaches
• Write up research findings for peer-reviewed journals and non-academic outputs and present findings at conferences and professional meetings to contribute to the academic discourse on computing education
• Administration relating to research work
• Supporting the building and maintaining relationships with participants and stakeholders in our research
• Organising research events and workshops
• Support other team members on projects
• Participate regularly in group meetings, and prepare and deliver presentations to the project team, internal and external stakeholders, or funders
• Contribute to the development of the academic discipline
• Keep abreast of developments within the discipline and profession, and seek continuous improvement of professional practice to inform research activity

Preferred Qualifications

Willingness to travel, potentially outside the UK

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave initially, growing to 30 days after five years’ service
• Company-wide close down for 3 days at the end of the year
• Generous company pension scheme with 8% employer and 4% employee contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance and long-term illness insurance policy
• Investment in professional development and learning
• Flexible work hours as needed, to fit around childcare or other commitments
• Generous family leave policy
• Cycle-to-work scheme and season ticket loan