CareerPlan

Research Scientist

Raleigh, NC, USFull-time$98k–$147k2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Design and execute rigorous mixed-methods research on educational innovations, including AI-enabled learning and assessment tools, to evaluate product effectiveness and inform educational strategy.

Role type

Research Scientist (Educational Technology & Learning Science)

Builds

Validated insights on educational products, AI tools, and learner experiences for internal product and learning design teams.

Domain

Education Technology / Learning Science / Data Analysis

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Mixed-methods research design, SQL, R or Python, statistical analysis, A/B testing, quasi-experimental design, educational measurement concepts, data visualization, academic literature synthesis

Preferred skills

Master's or doctoral degree in learning sciences/psychology, experience with educational technology assessment, psychometrics, Qualtrics/Recollective, AI tool integration

Technologies

SQL, R, Python, Qualtrics, Recollective, Quirkos, Google Scholar, Claude, Microsoft Copilot

Responsibilities

Own research plans and execute studies; design and conduct evaluation of educational products and AI tools; analyze data using statistical methods; synthesize academic literature; translate findings into narratives and visualizations; mentor peers on research methods.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC