User Researcher II
Core
Plan and execute end-to-end user research initiatives to generate insights, validate design decisions, and inform product strategy for pre-K–12 education technology solutions.
Role type
Mid-level individual contributor UX Researcher
Builds
Data-driven insights and user experience improvements for Renaissance's learning path analytics platform
Domain
EdTech / User Experience Research
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research
Required skills
Qualitative research methods (interviews, contextual inquiry, observational studies), Quantitative research methods (survey design, basic statistical analysis), Mixed-methods research, Usability testing, Heuristic evaluation, Participant recruitment and screening, Research ethics and informed consent, Data synthesis and storytelling
Preferred skills
Portfolio demonstrating measurable impact on product outcomes, Experience with generative and exploratory research techniques
Technologies
Qualitative and quantitative research tools, Survey platforms, Usability testing software
Responsibilities
Design and execute research studies using qualitative and quantitative methodologies, Conduct user interviews, usability testing, surveys, and card sorting, Synthesize findings into actionable insights and present recommendations to cross-functional teams, Analyze user behavior metrics and usability benchmarks, Support research operations including participant recruitment and repository maintenance
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC