User Researcher / Part-time

Overview

Noon Academy is a leading edtech platform in the Middle East with millions of students and teachers using our app to learn, teach, and collaborate. We are seeking a Saudi female UX researcher for a 3-month contract (September–November 2025) to conduct classroom observations and student research at female campuses in Riyadh. This role informs product decisions around classroom activities and educational technology features. Scope of Work

Duration :

3 months (September – November 2025) Location :

Female campuses in Riyadh (specific locations TBD) Schedule :

Part-time, 2 days per week, mornings (7 : 30 AM – 11 : 00 AM window; schedule may be Sun–Wed and is not finalized yet) Target :

20 Qudrat session observations total (out of 80 sessions expected in this timeframe) Deliverables

Publish detailed observation reports in Arabic or English (preferred) for each session within 4–6 hours after the session ends. Documentation should describe student engagement, behavior patterns, and learning dynamics in Notion document format. Responsibilities

1. In-Person Classroom Observations

Attend live hybrid learning sessions at female campuses at least two days per week Observe teacher–student interactions and classroom management Note specific student engagement / disengagement moments Provide rapid insights delivery

2. Under-the-surface insights

Provide hypotheses about why events occur; maintain consistent documentation across observations; debrief with the product team (male campuses) to identify differences between male and female campuses. 3. Student Research & Interviews

Conduct brief interviews with students during or after sessions to explore deeper understanding of in-class behaviors Gather qualitative insights on student experience and preferences

4. Synthesis Workshops

Conduct two synthesis workshops with the wider team to inform decisions on classroom activity types and features Present synthesis results to the wider team and participate in questions

Qualifications

Essential :

Must be the same person for the entire project duration to ensure continuity Female (required for campus access) UX research experience with qualitative methods Fluent in Arabic and English and deeply familiar with Saudi culture Available on campus at least two days per week for morning sessions (7 : 30 AM – 11 : 00 AM) with own travel to / from campus Strong observational and documentation skills Preferred :

Background in education (teaching, educational research, or EdTech) Experience in UX field study / observational / ethnography research methods Experience with classroom or learning environment research Understanding of the Saudi educational context Previous experience in fast-paced environments Proposal Requirements

Please submit : Task

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Total estimated hours Experience Summary

Relevant UX research portfolio Educational background and any teaching / EdTech experience Previous classroom or educational research projects

Approach & Methodology

Your proposed observation framework Student interview techniques you'd employ

Availability & Logistics

Confirmation of morning availability : at least two days per week (Sun–Wed), 7 : 30 AM–11 : 00 AM Riyadh location accessibility Any scheduling constraints

Commercial Proposal

Total project fee or daily / session rates Payment structure (e.g., monthly payment based on hours worked)

Hours & Compensation

Classroom observations (20 sessions) Written debrief / analysis (20 units) Debrief meetings with product associate (20 sessions) Student interviews (5–10 hours) Monthly synthesis (2 sessions) Total hours :

130–150 Note : You will be responsible for your own travel costs. Please propose competitive rates that reflect the temporary nature and specialized requirements of this project. If you are excited about shaping the future of education in Saudi Arabia and think you are the right fit for this opportunity, apply via the job link.

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