Research and Data Analyst

Wiley is hiring a part-time Research and Data Analyst for zyBooks, which produces interactive online learning content for college-level courses. The role leads research on student learning and AI tools, analyzes learning data to improve content and platform effectiveness, and shares findings through publications and reports.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and conduct studies to evaluate student efficacy with AI tools
• Lead and conduct research on student learning using zyBooks across disciplines (Computer Science, IT, Data Science, Engineering, AI, Math and Stats)
• Publish research results at high-quality conferences and journals to disseminate findings to the STEM education community
• Use data analytics to assist with the continual improvement of zyBooks' content and platform by assessing effectiveness in achieving learning outcomes and reducing unnecessary student struggle
• Collaborate with instructors in designing, conducting, and publishing research studies
• Collaborate with authors, engineers, and instructors to conduct studies for new and existing products or significant platform features
• Collaborate with engineers to develop early POCs for new tools that improve student learning
• Create and maintain appropriate documentation and quarterly research reports

Requirements:

• PhD in STEM education fields
• Strong background in qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed-methods research
• Demonstrated record of research papers
• Strong understanding of pedagogies relevant to STEM education
• SQL experience
• Experience with data analysis and visualization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to innovation in teaching at the undergraduate levels
• Highly motivated and organized
• PhD in CS or CS education
• Experience with AI is strongly preferred
• Teaching experience strongly preferred