In a Nutshell:

We are looking for a Senior Computational Behavioural Scientist to join our 15-month-old, rapidly growing, psychological AI startup to build B2B analytics and data products that tackle complex questions about human behaviour, and in doing so, tackle some of the most challenging issues of our time. You will be working closely and collaboratively with our CEO, Chief Data and Technology Officer, Chief Innovation Officer, Product Lead, NLP Data Science Lead and Behavioural Science Analysts.

Why This Role Is Important to Boon’s Work:

Our focus is to use cutting edge data science and behavioural science techniques to answer complex questions about human behaviour. We work with non-profits, municipalities, strategy consultancies, and media companies to solve business and societal challenges. At our core, we’re a company founded on the premise that data can be used for social good, and we take on as many projects as possible aligned to that mission.

We are an early-stage startup and are looking for a Senior Computational Behavioural Scientist to enhance our Boon Platform by designing and developing cutting-edge models to understand human behaviour.

Once You Are Here, You Will:

• Collaborate with the team to identify and leverage diverse datasets, including unstructured text from social media, blogs, and forums, qualitative insights, and survey responses
• Conduct comprehensive analysis to extract attitudinal, behavioural, psychometric, and social group dynamics using state-of-the-art natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML) techniques
• Develop innovative psychometric methods, incorporating advanced approaches such as Large Language Models (LLMs), to enhance our understanding of human behaviour
• Leverage your knowledge of psychological theory and natural language processing to identify, test, and iterate upon the linguistic patterns predictive of psychometric traits
• Present and explain your findings to the broader team, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment
• Document your research and results meticulously, identifying new areas for learning and future experimentation
• Continuously innovate on previous analyses with fresh techniques and diverse data sources, ensuring ongoing technical growth and improvement
  
  

What Do We Offer You:

Boon is unique. It’s a place where you can solve complex, diverse challenges about human behaviour, have a societal impact, and work with thoughtful, collaborative people who are deeply passionate about their crafts. We were founded out of a passion for using data for social good, and for merging the art of psychology with the science of data. We encourage everyone who works with us to be themselves, to bring their most creative selves to the table, and we promise to respect the work-life balance, autonomy, and collaboration you need.

Our founders have 25+ years of experience in computational behavioural science, disinformation, behavioural strategy, and content development across 3 continents. And whether it be in the military, ad agencies or the Hollywood studios, we are profound believers in the ability of a group of intelligent, collaborative people, to create something amazing.

For our Computational Behavioural Scientist, we offer:

• Flexible working with benefits to make flexible working truly work for you
• Sponsored trainings so you can continue to learn and grow
• Shaping purpose-driven insights and technological innovations, including climate-tech hackathons
• Working with companies who excel in their craft – whether it be superhero movies, luxury brands or cancer research organisations
• Crafting how companies think about human beings and how they measure behaviour
• To work with optimistic, open-minded people who value creativity, empathy, and a good laugh
  
  

Relevant Experience & Mindset:

• 3+ years of experience as a Computational Behavioural Scientist
• Master's or PhD degree in Psychology, Behavioural Science, Data Science, or a related field
• Advanced knowledge of psychology, psychometrics, or behavioural science
• Advanced proficiency in Python; working knowledge of R
• Strong understanding of statistical methods (e.g., hypothesis testing), psychometric modelling (e.g. item response theory), and predictive modelling (e.g. regression modelling)
• Experience in developing language models. Candidates should also possess knowledge of Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques, capable of implementing diverse linguistic tasks using state-of-the-art methodologies
• Strong ability to tell the story of your analysis through engaging visuals
• Team player with a proactive and resilient mindset
• Passion for social good
  
  

Boon’s Mission Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. As an ethnically and cognitively diverse, female-founded team, diversity, inclusivity, and social impact are part of our DNA. We were founded with the commitment to using data and technology to drive positive societal change, and that is reflected in the clients we work with. We do not work with oil and gas companies, nor with political parties on political elections, and we evaluate every client project to ensure its outcome does not result in societal harm. We collaborate with non-profits and intend to leverage our most cutting-edge technology on for-good use cases.