Research Assistant / Associate in Computing Education (Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge, Newtown, Cambridge
Research Assistant / Associate in Computing Education (Fixed Term)
£32546-£45413
University of Cambridge, Newtown, Cambridge
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 20 Jun | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 674348af0e9d4d4d9f4ce67a4de5be0d
Full Job Description
- Conduct own research within the field of computing education.
- Contribute to a range of other projects within the research centre, supporting fellow researchers on projects spanning a wide range of computing education topics
- 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.
- 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.
A PhD in computing education or be shortly about to complete a PhD - Experience of independent research, and a track record of high-quality publications in computing 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.
- Evidence of effective team working skills
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. Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.
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