Join Us as a Visiting Researcher
Since our projects span across a wide range of specialized areas and follow a model of iteration and prototyping, there is a need for specialized, project-based talent. To fill this gap, we host researchers, open-source contributors, and engineers for both short- and long-term engagements. Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
The Process
- 01
Pick an existing project you want to work with OR Identify a new and innovative project.
- 02
Send us your CV, a one-paragraph proposal, a two page project proposal (if you’re proposing a new project), and proposed length of your engagement.
Three lengths, each with a different shape.
Pick the length that fits the contribution you want to make. Length is the strongest signal of what is realistic.
- Short residency2–4 weeks
A focused visit to instrument something, run a workshop, or carry an experiment through to a readout. Best for visitors who already know the project area and arrive with a specific question.
Typical outputs- Workshop or field session
- Readout document
- Named deliverable
- Mid stay1–3 months
Enough time to ship a measurable contribution: a dataset, a paper section, an instrumentation upgrade, a prototype evaluated in the field. The typical academic-sabbatical fit.
Typical outputs- Dataset or prototype
- Paper section or report
- Field evaluation
- Deep collaboration3–6 months
Co-author scope. Visitors at this length are paired with a project lead from day one and contribute on the team's roadmap. Reviewed case by case.
Typical outputs- Co-authored publication
- Roadmap contribution
- Deployed artefact
Apply by email.
- CV or equivalent (portfolio link accepted).
- Proposed dates of engagement.
- One-paragraph proposal: what you would contribute or learn.
- Two-page project proposal (if proposing a new project).
No deck, recommendation letters, or fee required. If a project page is paywalled or unclear, write anyway.