Principal Research Scientist - Remote

Overview

The Wikimedia Foundation is hiring a Principal Research Scientist to support the evolution of Wikimedia projects and their decentralized governance model, focusing on knowledge integrity and research advocacy.

In Short

• Join the Wikimedia Foundation's Research team.
• Lead a strategic research portfolio on knowledge integrity.
• Mentor contributors for high-impact scientific projects.
• Translate research findings into actionable strategies.
• Conduct audits of external research.
• Engage with the scientific community and stakeholders.
• Work remotely across different time zones.
• Travel up to four times a year.
• Contribute to Wikipedia's governance and quality.
• Support Wikimedia's mission of free knowledge.

Requirements

• PhD degree and minimum five years of experience.
• Track record of scholarly publications.
• Experience in strategic technical leadership.
• Proficiency in AI, NLP, or ML frameworks.
• Ability to manage complex portfolios.
• Experience in human-computer interaction.
• Ability to distill complex information for non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong communication across diverse teams.
• Experience in citizen science or volunteer-driven movements is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive and equitable salary.
• Remote-first work environment.
• Opportunity to impact global knowledge sharing.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
• Flexible work hours across time zones.
• Support for professional development.
• Engagement with a global community.
• Travel opportunities for collaboration.
• Work on meaningful projects.
• Access to resources for research and development.