Senior User Researcher & AI Research Operations
@ Study.com

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$150,000
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Posted 4 days ago

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About Study.com

Our mission is to open the door to the life-changing impact of education and help make education accessible for all. As a nimble growth stage start-up, Study.com is the leading online education platform, empowering over 30 million learners and educators each month. We have saved students over $200M in tuition and donated over $27M to social impact programs.

Role Overview: Senior User Researcher & AI Research Operations

This role is designed for a seasoned, full-stack researcher with over 5 years of experience in qualitative and quantitative research. You will lead high-impact research initiatives across product, marketing, and brand, while embedding advanced AI practices into our research workflows.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead high-impact research across product development, brand strategy, and marketing.
  • Conduct complex generative and evaluative studies to deliver actionable insights.
  • Implement AI-native research techniques to speed up and improve quality.
  • Manage contractors and external research vendors.
  • Coach cross-functional teams to adopt research best practices.
  • Facilitate company-wide Voice of the Customer sessions.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to define research roadmaps.

Qualifications

  • Over 5 years in user research roles with a blend of product, marketing, and brand focus.
  • Deep knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
  • Expert in moderating user interviews and utilizing AI tools.
  • Proficient in tools like UserTesting and SurveyMonkey.
  • Strong leadership and enablement skills.
  • Fluent in English (written and verbal).

Work Arrangement & Requirements

This is a full-time contract position expected to work during Pacific Time business hours, Monday through Friday. Candidates must have their own computer and reliable high-speed internet access.

Key skills/competency

AI, user research, qualitative methods, quantitative analysis, leadership, usability testing, research enablement, customer insights, voice of customer, vendor management.

How to Get Hired at Study.com

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Your Resume: Tailor experiences to user research and AI.
  • Showcase Relevant Projects: Highlight leadership in research initiatives.
  • Leverage Keywords: Incorporate AI, qualitative, quantitative skills.
  • Prepare for Behavioral Questions: Emphasize team collaboration and innovation.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review AI research tools.
Brush up on statistical analysis.
Practice moderating user interviews.
Study usability testing platforms.

Behavioral Questions

Explain a past research challenge.
Describe teamwork in high-pressure situations.
Discuss leadership and mentoring experiences.
Share cross-functional communication examples.

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