STEM Education Research & Data Analyst (Part-Time)

John Wiley & Sons Inc.; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

John Wiley & Sons Inc. is seeking a part-time Research and Data Analyst to lead internal and external research efforts in STEM education.

The role focuses on evaluating student efficacy with AI tools across Computer Science, IT, Data Science, Engineering, AI, Math and Stats, and aims to disseminate findings through top conferences and journals. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in STEM education, with strong qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods expertise, demonstrated publication record,

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Mixed methods

SQL

Data visualization

Academic writing

Communication

Education

PhD in STEM education fields

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

John Wiley & Sons Inc. is seeking a part-time Research and Data Analyst to lead internal and external research efforts in STEM education.

The role focuses on evaluating student efficacy with AI tools across Computer Science, IT, Data Science, Engineering, AI, Math and Stats, and aims to disseminate findings through top conferences and journals. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in STEM education, with strong qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods expertise, demonstrated publication record,