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Moodle is the world’s most trusted online learning solution. The engine of our ecosystem is Moodle LMS, the secure and customizable open source learning management platform used by over 250 million learners worldwide. Developed in conjunction with our community, Moodle LMS is complemented by an ecosystem of products including Moodle Workplace and a network of partners and services providing hosting, customizations and support. We also teach and support educators to create effective online learning experiences and share open education resources. Collectively, we empower educators to improve our world.

Moodle US, is a US-based services division of Moodle Pty, provides services in learning design, implementation support, training, hosting, custom development, and support for Moodle LMS, Moodle Workplace, as well as other Moodle products.

We’ve built a passionate team of hard-working and driven people from all over the world, united by a shared belief in the ability of our platform to make a positive difference to our world. We respect our colleagues and value an open and innovative workplace, filled with integrity and of course a strong focus on education (yes, these are our company values!)

Find out more about us on our website.

What your new role can look like…

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Moodle Developer to make a significant impact on the future growth of Moodle. Working within the Moodle US Development team, the Senior Moodle Developer works closely with Project Managers and Clients to complete various development tasks. They will work in teams or independently, using agile processes, to deliver custom developments to meet client needs. They will help organize, guide, and review the development of team members. They will create and maintain both user and client documentation, maintain project tickets, and attend regular meetings. They may frequently work on both Moodle and non-Moodle projects, all to the end of delivering the highest level of product for our clients and teams, and to serve the mission of Moodle.

Please note that due to this role's work with Federal client projects, suitable candidates must be US person, residing in the US and willing and able to gain appropriate security clearance.

With the pace of Moodle, no two days will ever be the same! You will...

• Write high quality code conforming to coding guidelines (including PHP, SQL, HTML, CSS, Javascript & Ajax) 
• Write automated (unit, behat) and manual tests (QA), perform accessibility tests (e.g. screen readers)
• Work with Project managers to help estimate project development effort
• Review code according to the coding guidelines and provide constructive feedback
• Test integrated code and perform QA testing
• Write developer and user documentation
• Maintain issue tickets on a regular basis
• Follow internal development processes
• Pro-actively participate in multiple teams
• Help project managers to organize, scope, and prioritize projects
• Self-organize, take initiative
• Be solutions focused, willing to share and accept ideas
• Manage workloads to meet tight deadlines and prioritize your work
• Lead projects of any size, including providing some management of other developers on complex projects
• Upskill and mentor other developers
• At times, may need to work embedded with client teams
• Work with account managers to ensure projects are properly scoped and described
• Regularly communicate with clients to discuss work, as well as to ensure expectations and progress are properly maintained
• Communicate technical concepts to non- technical stakeholders
• Work with Moodle LMS and Workplace teams to relay client requests as needed
• Identify strengths and weaknesses of different technical solutions and explain them
• Understand and keep up to date with industry wide software development best practice.

We’d love to hear from you, especially if you can talk to us about your:

• Either tertiary qualification in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Strong Moodle Programming experience
• Understanding of agile development processes
• PHP programming skills
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, Javascript & Ajax
• Understanding of databases and SQL
• Knowledge of performance, object oriented principles, design patterns and security
• Understanding of git and source control in general
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic and approachable personality with the ability to build and maintain quality relationships with multiple stakeholders. 
• A positive, intuitive and clear communicator (both written and verbal) with the ability to earn trust and credibility.
• A strong eye for detail.
• Have a proactive and solutions-focused attitude, a willingness to ‘speak up’ and share their ideas with the team in a positive and constructive way.
• A strong team player who contributes actively to the overall team goals and projects while also being able to work independently and take initiative that would improve processes and outcomes. 
• Highly organized with the ability to manage their own workload to meet tight deadlines with competing priorities.
• US Person (citizen or legal permanent resident) and willingness to apply for US Government security clearances.

You’ll sweep us off our feet if you have:

• Frontend developments skills
• RequireJS, ES6
• CSS extension languages & Bootstrap
• Laravel development experience
• Knowledge of AWS and/or Azure
• PhpStorm proficiency
• DevOps experience, preferably in the realms of:  AWS Cloud deployment structures, Laravel, Ansible, Docker, Composer, React/Svelt is an added +

What's in it for you?

We’ve already talked about the importance we place on achieving our mission to empower educators to improve our world, our passion for our values and some of the cool things we are doing as a company.

So what about this?!

• Fully remote opportunity, working from home or wherever suits you
• Flexible work schedule
• Supportive, passionate, and fun team
• Culture that fosters personal growth and development
• Salary range of $125,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience and abilities
• Plus, we’ll provide you with a benefits package, including health insurance coverage, employer 401(k) contribution, paid time off, group term life, and much more

Moodle US is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: Moodle US is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Moodle US are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Moodle will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Moodle encourages applicants of all ages.

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Are you looking for a way to reinvent the way the world learns? Do you want to establish best practices in analytics on a modern data stack? Are you excited about being a key part of a growing data team? Up Learn may be the right place for you.  You will be helping to lay Up Learn’s foundations for scale and contributing to a data practice that is helping to tackle one of the society’s most meaningful problems: Education.

About us

Up Learn has built the world’s most effective learning experience. We’ve done this by combining cognitive science, instructional theory and artificial intelligence.

Our mission is to create the most effective learning experiences in the world, and distribute access to as many students as possible ????

Up Learn started with A Levels and developed courses that are:

1. Effective: 97% of students that complete Up Learn courses achieve an A*/A, starting from grades as low as Ds and Es
2. Engaging: 23.5 million hours of learning thanks to Up Learn, and rising
3. Scaling: tens of thousands of students use Up Learn today, either independently, or through one of our 400 schools, university or charity partners

Up Learn has been growing fast, and is backed by investors that share their vision, including leading venture capital firm Forward Partners and the Branson family (Virgin). Social impact is critical to Up Learn’s mission - for every student that pays, Up Learn gives a full scholarship to a student who can’t. We are growing our incredible, 40+ strong team.

Our data stack

Our data stack is built on the following tools, with a particular emphasis on leveraging open-source technologies:

• Google Cloud Platform for all of our analytics infrastructure
• dbt and BigQuery for our data modelling and warehousing
• Python and Streamlit for data science and analysis
• gitlab for version control and CI/CD
• Lightdash for BI/dashboards
• Airflow for orchestration

You should have:

• Excellent SQL knowledge with strong hands-on data modelling and data warehousing skills
• Strong attention to detail in order to highlight and address data quality issues
• Experience in designing and managing data tools and infrastructure
• Great time management and proactive problem-solving abilities in order to meet deadlines
• Strong communication and data presentation skills through the use of effective data visualisation and BI tools, e.g. Looker, Tableau, Power BI, etc

You should be:

• Self-motivated, responsible and technology-driven individual who performs well both independently and as a team member
• Excited about learning - enthusiastic to try learn something new, and then apply it
• Effective at building strong, influential relationships with colleagues and partners, with demonstrated success in delivering impactful analytics to stakeholders

Bonus points for:

• Having used dbt in a business environment
• Demonstrable track record in mentorship and educating non-technical stakeholders
• Exposure to Python for data manipulation and analysis

What we offer

Up Learn offers generous remuneration, equity share options, and a fun, friendly, high-calibre team that trusts you and gives you the freedom to be brilliant.

You will have the chance to define the future of education and make a meaningful contribution to the lives of thousands of students, and:

Remuneration

• ???? A competitive salary
• ???? Employer-matched pension
• ???? Perks scheme offering discounts & rewards at 30,000+ brands including up to 55% off cinema tickets

Health & Wellbeing

• ???? Level 6 (highest level) dental insurance
• ???? Significantly enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• ???? Cycle-to-Work: we are registered so you can buy a bike and accessories tax-free
• ???? Eye test & glasses reimbursement
• ???? Company library: we have hundreds of books in our company library, topped up monthly with the most highly requested books. You can borrow a book whenever you like
• ???? Unlimited budget for any work-related books you need
• ???? Emergency support salary advance
• ???? Mental health first aiders
• ????‍????‍???? Family access to Up Learn: your family and close relatives get unlimited access to any Up Learn course for free!

Time

• ????️ Minimum 35 days of paid holiday per year made up of: 26 days of bookable holiday, plus UK bank holidays, plus unlimited ‘extra days’ (i.e. if you need a few more days, no problem)
• ???? Ability to work remotely for longer periods
• ????️ Flexible working hours
• ⭐ 1 fully paid day for volunteering at a charity or not-for-profit of your choice each year

Social

• ???? Annual company off-site where we get out of the city and take a break together
• ???? Free sporting activities like 5-a-side football games, lunch-time jogs, badminton games, paid-for monthly CrossFit sessions
• ☕ Unlimited delicious coffee (high-end coffee beans) at the office, tea selection and other soft drinks, plus unlimited snacks and fresh fruit
• ???? Weekly ‘Friday celebrations’ with a huge range of drinks, from craft beer to frozen margaritas, alongside soft drinks, smoothies, and fruit juice
• ☕ Paid for coffee breaks (a great chance to get to know the team)
• ???? Regular team outings like go-karting and skiing

All in addition to

• Influence, trust and impact inside a well-funded VC-backed startup that's scaling
• A spacious and bright private office in Old Street, with delicious coffee, a selection of teas and unlimited snacks and drinks

Our Core Values

• Live for Learning - We are open-minded and have a never-quenched thirst for learning, expanding our experiences, getting feedback, iterating and improving
• Strive for Consistent Excellence - We hold an extremely high standard, pay attention to the details and take pride in consistency
• Objective and Rational - We think from first principles, avoid biases, use believability, regulate our emotions and are obligated to dissent when we disagree
• Relentlessly Resourceful - We are honey badgers, we don’t compromise, we work smart and get the job done
• Caring and Compassionate - We demonstrate care and compassion for ourselves, each other and for students

How to apply

If this sounds like it’s for you, we can’t wait to hear from you!

Use the Apply button below to send us your CV and tell us in 150 words or less why you’d be great for this role.

Inviting someone to join our team is a big deal for us and we put a lot of care and effort into the process, whilst making it take as little of your time as possible. If we figure out we’re not perfect for each other at any stage we’ll let you know quickly and make sure we provide you with feedback (if you want it!).

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At Plum, we're on a mission to maximise wealth for all. We’re making saving money effortless and turning investing into something everyone can do.

Our journey began back in 2017, when we became one of the first to use artificial intelligence and automation to simplify personal finance. Fast forward to today, and we've already helped people save £2 billion across 10 European markets.

Named the UK's fastest-growing fintech in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50, our success is down to the passion and dedication of our diverse team. Based in our London, Athens and Nicosia offices, 170 talented people work together to empower people to do more with their money. And now, the team is growing!

About the Role

We are looking for an exceptional Senior Data Analyst to join the team and help expand the value we deliver across Plum.

You will be part of a well established Product Analytics team, consisting of Data Analysts embedded across Product, Marketing and Operations, supporting the companies decision making through data.

You will join to be accountable for the roadmap of insights and analytics related to a specific Product Pillar consisting of multiple Squads, working as a key reference and point of mentorship for Data Analysts at lower seniority levels.

What will you do

• Lead and manage a small team of Data Analysts (1 to 3) across a Product Pillar consisting of multiple Squads. You will work as a key enabler to effective prioritisation and mentorship across the Pillar.
• Become domain expert across an area at Plum, establishing yourself as the point of contact for analytical support.
• Help the teams you work with identify the opportunities (new features, products, bugs etc) they should focus on, by linking these to impact on the metrics of interest.
• Propose and define success KPIs and guide the teams towards data-driven decision making around these.
• Work closely with Product Managers, Engineers and Marketeers at Plum to impact size opportunities and estimate the impact these had once released.
• Produce deep dive analysis that influence the trajectory of the team’s roadmap.
• Data modelling and analysis of key concepts, KPIs and patterns using dbt, BigQuery and SQL.
• Create interactive and informative dashboards and reports in Looker.
• Plan, implement, and analyse A/B tests to evaluate the impact of new product features against KPIs.
• Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to work on a modern Data platform (BigQuery, Looker, dbt), surrounded by an eclectic team of great Data professionals covering areas such as Product Analytics, Data Science and Data & Analytics Engineering.

Who you are

• You have strong analytical intuition with a demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and extract actionable insights from data.
• Potential to grow as a manager and ability to demonstrate the qualities needed to be an effective mentor.
• You demonstrate ability to work independently and with rigour, whilst optimising for impact.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration (Product, Engineering, Design, Marketing), translating business requirements into strong technical solutions.
• You value attention to detail and know how to balance quality and speed.
• You are impact driven, love a challenge, and have a self-starter mindset.
• You’re team-oriented, keen to share your knowledge and grow professionally.
• Previous experience on Fintech, B2C digital businesses and/or fast-paced scale-up environments is very valued.

Plum's Perks

• We're all in this together! Own part of the company through stock options ????
• Annual training budget
• Private Health & Life Insurance
• Free Plum Premium subscription (normally £9.99 a month)
• Free parking slots
• 25 days holiday a year, excluding public holidays
• Employee referral scheme up to €4000
• Flexible approach to remote working, though we encourage at least 2-3 days a week in our beautiful office in central Athens for optimal collaboration
• 45 days work from anywhere
• Team breakfast on Tuesdays and team lunch on Thursdays in the office, as well as a plentiful supply of fruit, snacks and coffee
• 1 day paid leave for volunteering, supporting you giving back to society
• 2 weeks paid sabbatical after four years of service
• Team trip to secret destinations once a year ✈️
• A vibe that’s ????????????

If you think this sounds like a bit of you then don’t hesitate to get in touch!

Thanks,

Plum Τeam ????

*Plum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plum does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager of Data Analytics to join our Engineering team.

About Mediavine

Mediavine is a fast-growing advertising management company representing over 10,000 websites in the food, lifestyle, DIY, and entertainment space. Founded by content creators, for content creators, Mediavine is a Top 20 Comscore property, exclusively reaching over 125 million monthly unique visitors. With best-in-class technology and a commitment to traffic quality and brand safety, we ensure optimal performance for our creators.

Mission & Culture

We are striving to build an inclusive and diverse team of highly talented individuals that reflect the industries we serve and the world we live in. The unique experiences and perspectives of our team members is encouraged and valued. If you are talented, driven, enjoy the pace of a start-up like environment, let’s talk!

Position Title & Overview:

The ideal candidate will have a strong data analytics background and outstanding business acumen. This role will involve leading data analytics activities to extract insights from large datasets, develop predictive models, and drive data-driven decision-making across the organization. The person in this role will also manage a small team of Data Analysts and report directly to the Director of Data & Analytics.

The Data & Analytics team consists of data analysts, data engineers and analytics engineers working to build the most effective platform and tools to help uncover opportunities and make decisions with data here at Mediavine. We partner with Product, Support, Ad Operations and other teams within the Engineering department to understand behavior, develop accurate predictors and build solutions that provide the best internal and external experience possible.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of data analysts, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment
• Develop and maintain advanced analytics and reporting frameworks to provide actionable insights to stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including revenue, finance, marketing, product, and engineering, to define and prioritize data science initiatives
• Present findings and insights to stakeholders, translating complex data into clear and actionable recommendations
• Stay current with the latest developments in data science, machine learning, and the AdTech industry to continuously improve our capabilities and inform strategic decisions
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and maintain the highest data integrity and security standards
• Collaborate with data engineering leadership to enable accurate, timely, and actionable data foundations for analytics projects 
• Work with project and product management teams to set measurable KPIs at the project and product level
• Availability to travel to on-site locations for team retreats, leadership meetings and the annual all hands events approximately 15% of the time

Location: 

• Applicants must be based in the United States

You Have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive experience in an analytics or related role
• 3+ years of proven experience leading and managing a team of data analysts in a remote environment
• Experience with machine learning, modeling, algorithms, and knowledge extraction, preferred
• Experience with MLOps using Azure ML, ADF, Databricks, Google Cloud, or AWS, preferred
• Experience working with advanced data pipelines
• Strong proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Domo, Tableau) and reporting platforms
• Strong proficiency in SQL and database programming
• Experience in programming languages such as Python and/or R
• Experience with data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to influence strategic decisions through data-driven insights
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic, remote environment, balancing multiple projects and deadlines
• Exposure to data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and best practices, preferred
• Understanding of the AdTech industry, preferred
• Availability to travel to on-site locations for team retreats, leadership meetings and the annual all hands events approximately 15% of the time

• 100% remote 
• Comprehensive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision and 401k match
• Generous paid time off 
• Wellness and Home Office Perks 
• Up to 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave 
• Inclusive Family Forming Benefits 
• Professional development opportunities 
• Travel opportunities for teams, our annual All Hands retreat as well as industry event

Mediavine provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

We strongly encourage minorities and individuals from underrepresented groups in technology to apply for this position.

At Mediavine, base salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range.  Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications. The base salary range for this role at the time of posting is $155,000 - $170,000  USD/yr.

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Job Description

As an Analyst , you’re a key enabler in supporting how our customers improve the ways they do Marketing and Media Planning through our powerful Bayesian modeling software called the Keen Platform.  Working closely alongside Keen’s Account Directors, you are responsible for supporting the execution of their account strategy within a portfolio of named clients.

What you’ll do as a Analyst :

• We will teach you how to use all the features of the Keen Platform to drive our Client’s desire to measure marketing and make investment decisions differently.
• Key Services that will be a part of your regular workload in driving the implementation and adoption of the Keen Platform include:
  • Provide and Teach Data Manipulation and Management Services
    • Direct data aggregation, cleansing, and uploading into the Keen Platform
    • 1:1 training with specific Client Users on how to utilize the Data Warehouse & Mapping capabilities within the product
    • 1:1 Data Source integration support with Client Users
• • Provide and Teach Model Quality Checks
    • The Keen Platform generates a model of the Client’s business - you will review the inputs and outputs of these models, upon request, to ensure the model meets our quality standards as well as supports our account strategy.  QC includes checking for model statistical fit, tactic ROIs, data quality, and narrative support.
    • You may suggest changes to models for the Agency _ / Client to consider to better fit clients’ goals
  • Provide and Teach Support Plan Optimizations
    • You will be responsible for configuring and running Optimized Marketing Plans that align to the Account Director strategy and/or Client’s planning goals
    • You may be called upon to conduct 1:1 Training with Client Users on how to use the Plans feature Keen Platform
  • Provide & Teach Support Narrative & Story-Telling Deck Generation
    • A Plan is only as good as the Story supporting it; you will support the Account Director’s story needs by configuring the Reporting features of the Keen Platform to drive the account strategy.
    • You will also regularly download the PowerPoint Export of the Reports from Keen Platform and develop an initial draft of the story to be used by Account Directors and/or Clients. 
    • You will be expected to attend (remotely) during key meetings between the Account Director and client contacts such as Top-to-Tops, Quarterly Business Reviews, and other conversations that are informed by and inform the Client Narrative.
  • Ongoing Troubleshooting & Support
    • Troubleshooting with & for clients, supporting, and refining models as needed, ensuring they fit clients’ business objectives and driving success.
    • Monitor model updates for expanding accounts, offering technical support and identifying opportunities for further optimization.
    • Provide feedback to product development for platform enhancements that improve the client experience.

Qualifications

• You love business software.  You love using it.  You want to use it all day. (Because you will!)
• You love Excel.  You love data.  You love looking at, organizing, and playing with data in Excel. 
• You love PowerPoint.  You know how valuable it is to put together a good deck, and you love doing it.
• You love to do good work, and it’s the only type of work you do. 
• You love to learn, and are a self-starter for learning new things.  (We’ll teach you all about Bayesian modeling - unless you teach yourself)
• 2+ years of experience in a combination of any of the following in academic or professional experience:
  • Marketing Analytics
  • SaaS Customer Success
  • Data Cleansing & Management

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Job Description

Please note that due to the nature of this role and its requirements, candidates must be geographically located in the United States, and authorized to work. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Data Science Intern to join our team. Data Science Interns at Tidepool partner closely with cross-functional team members from Software Engineering and Quality Assurance, and more. 

As a Data Science Intern at Tidepool, you will be embedded in a team working on novel biotechnology projects that will ship out to our users and clinical partners. You will work on research projects with real impact, taking ideas from conception through execution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work on the next generation of automatic insulin delivery (AID) algorithms.
• Develop well-crafted, rigorous, and clear data science analysis.
• Stay up to date with the literature on diabetes technologies.
• Present and discuss journal articles.
• Work directly with data scientists, QA engineers, and other developers.

Qualifications

• Experience with python required, experience with MATLAB would be a bonus.
• A strong foundation in one or more of the following would be a significant plus:
  • Differential equations and numerical integration methods.
  • Biology/physiology.
  • Control theory (PID, MPC, etc.).
  • Machine learning.
• Familiarity with version control. We use GitHub.
• Awareness of general coding best practices, documentation, and testing.
• You are curious and enjoy exploring new domains of knowledge.
• You are intrinsically motivated.
• You use your own judgment to move work forward and to seek guidance when needed.

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Job Description

• Working with practice leaders and clients to understand business problems, industry context, data sources, risks, and constraints.
• Lead customer behavior analysis to provide insights into key business challenges, focusing on identifying trends, customer segments, and sales channel performance.
• Work extensively with SQL and Python to analyze large datasets, ensuring accurate and actionable insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement A/B testing and experimental designs, utilizing causal inference and classification modeling to optimize marketing strategies.
• Communicate findings through compelling visualizations and storytelling, tailoring presentations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Guide and mentor junior analysts, fostering their professional growth and contributing to team success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Advanced degree (MS) in Statistics, Math, Data Analytics, or a related quantitative field preferred.
• 5+ years Professional experience in Data Science. 
• Demonstrated ability leading and mentoring data science teams.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and Jupyter Notebooks.
• Experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or similar cloud platforms.
• Expertise in causal inference, A/B testing, and classification modeling.
• Strong data visualization and storytelling skills to effectively communicate complex insights.
• Strong problem-solving skills; ability to pivot complex data to answer business questions.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and solve open-ended problems through data analysis.

What about languages? 

You will need excellent written and verbal English for clear and effective communication with the team. 

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The School Improvement Portfolio in the U.S. Division has an opening for a Senior Research Scientist, reporting to the Principal Research Scientist. This position can be based out of one of our offices located in Washington D.C., Waltham, MA, New York City, NY, or Chicago, IL and is open to US-based telecommuters.           

The School Improvement Portfolio is one of six portfolios of work in the US division, and is focused on understanding, improving and transforming education systems and educational practice through the use of evidence and continuous learning. We do so by conducting research and evaluation and providing technical assistance in K-12 education, higher education, and adult education in both formal and informal settings in partnership with federal and state agencies, schools and school districts, community-based organizations, foundations and other research and non-profit organizations.

The primary project for this Senior Research Scientist is the Regional Educational Laboratory Northeast & Islands. The Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Northeast and Islands translates research to practice in partnership with policymakers and practitioners in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Vermont.  The ten Regional Educational Laboratories (RELs) around the United States work in partnership to conduct applied research and trainings with a mission of supporting a more evidence-based education system.

Essential Functions

The person in this position is expected to communicate clearly and courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders; and to work respectfully with EDC colleagues. The job requires adherence to EDC policies & procedures.

The Senior Research Scientist:

• Contributes substantially to the organization’s intellectual capital; has an established reputation as a leader in the field
• Guides the shaping of Applied Research projects on a large federal contract, specifically to maximize their ability to contribute to the attainment of partnership outcomes while also contributing to the broader research literature on the topic; is responsible for initiation and execution of projects of large scope & diversity, or may direct multiple complex projects
• Exercises leadership and advanced expertise in qualitative &/or quantitative research methods
• Oversees data collection & validation processes, ensuring quality & reliability; monitors project timelines, ensuring that teams will meet deliverable due dates on time
• Reviews documentation, synthesizes concepts and recommendations, writes/edits plans & complex materials; develops high-visibility presentations
• Contributes widely to conferences and peer-reviewed publications; develops original bodies of work
• Acts as Principal Investigator
• Investigates solutions to potential problems, resulting in products, programs, services or inventions
• Leads development efforts; participates in proposal & funding planning; conceptualizes or writes proposals or major sections of proposals
• Provides conceptual leadership to project teams including parameters for what can and cannot be done as applied research work as well as feedback on scope and content of projects to ensure alignment with attainment of short, medium and long term student outcomes   
• Obtains and maintains certification under the What Works Clearinghouse Group Design Standards 
• Develops positive relationships with professional or civic communities, government agencies, “stakeholders” or institutions, increasing network; builds strategic partnerships with other research organizations and university researchers
• Works with senior management and project staff on new concepts, products &/or programs
• Guides feedback exchanges; provides expertise to others
• Develops/oversees portfolio policies & procedures to ensure quality & compliance
• Oversees administrative and logistical coordination
• May travel nationally or internationally

Qualifications

This position requires educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal & organizational skills. Specific requirements:

Education:

• PhD or equivalent, preferred, with 5 – 8 years related experience, including 5+ years prior project management or program development experience, plus expert experience with computer applications (including databases), psychometric or statistical measurement techniques, and Internet research
• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education & experience, with 10 – 13 years related experience (as above)

Skills:

• Ability to perform advanced, complex quantitative data analysis of large datasets and trends, utilizing multivariate statistical methods and/or experience in survey design and research and/or qualitative research and design and analysis
• Demonstrated excellent project management skills including the ability to manage large projects or multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize competing demands
• Extensive publication record
• Experience with business development
• Demonstrable leadership skills
• Certification as a reviewer under the What Works Clearinghouse Group Design Standards, required

Security Clearance Requirement:The funder of this project, US Department of Education, requires that any staff who may work with Student level data or have an in-school presence pass a security clearance from the US Government. Due to this requirement, US citizens only are eligible for consideration for this position.

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