"Researcher with a focus on User Research in Education"

Workplace: Department of Information and Library Studies, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk university, Brno, Czech Republic

Position Type: non-academic position in research

EU Researcher Profile: R1

Amount of Working Hours: part-time 20 hours per week

Employment Contract Type: fixed term (employment contract for 1 year with the possibility of extension)

Expected Start Date: 1. 3. 2026 or by agreement

Number of Open Positions: 1

Application Deadline: 12. 2. 2026

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

Department of Information and Library Studies is seeking a UX Researcher for the OPTAK project. We are looking for a new team member to join us as a UX Researcher. You will participate in the development of an innovative educational solution that uniquely combines elements of gamification, adaptive learning, and advanced technologies including 3D/VR/XR and AI.

Your primary responsibility will be ensuring continuous user research throughout the entire project lifecycle. This role covers the complete research cycle:

• Developing research plans and methodologies.
• User testing of prototypes in both early and advanced stages of development.
• Comprehensive evaluation of the finished system prior to deployment.

Research takes place across various environments—ranging from web and desktop to mobile applications and immersive VR (Virtual Reality).

The research focuses on a wide spectrum of users. You can expect to work with diverse target groups, including:

• Primary and secondary school students.
• Educators and teachers.
• Subject matter experts and the professional public.

MAIN JOB CONTENT

• Planning, conducting, and evaluating user research focused on courses, learning modules, interfaces, interactions, and educational scenarios.
• Designing interaction testing methodologies, including defining research questions, selecting metrics, creating research plans, and choosing appropriate methods.
• Testing concepts, prototypes, and final solutions across multiple platforms (web, desktop, mobile, and VR).
• Leading user testing sessions and interviews with diverse target groups (primary and secondary school students, teachers, and the professional public).
• Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data regarding usability, user satisfaction, and behavioral metrics.
• Supporting participatory design by facilitating workshops and involving users in the design and validation processes.
• Collaborating with developers, designers, and researchers on iterative system improvements and verifying the impact of implemented changes.

WE REQUEST

Professional education, qualifications and experience

• Master’s degree (completed or ongoing) – required
• Previous experience in the field - advantage

Language skills

• English language skills at least at B2 level.
• Excellent knowledge of the Czech language in both written and spoken.

Requirements related to job content

• Experience in user research: specifically in planning, moderation, analysis, synthesis, and communicating recommendations (ideally across web, desktop, and mobile; VR experience is an advantage).
• Ability to work effectively with diverse target groups.
• Proficiency in qualitative methods (interviews, testing, workshop facilitation) and at least a basic understanding of quantitative methods (surveys, metrics, basic statistics/analysis).
• Ability to translate data into clear recommendations and actionable steps for design and development teams.
• A systematic approach to work, including research planning, documentation, methodology reproducibility, and data ethics.

The advantage is

• Experience with XR/VR research, including aspects such as user comfort, motion sickness, spatial interactions, and safety.
• Experience with educational products (EdTech), gamification, or adaptive learning; experience conducting research with primary and secondary school students and teachers.
• Knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design principles, or practical experience with accessibility testing.
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary and international team.
• Previous experience in academic research or an interdisciplinary background in engineering fields.

WE OFFER

Working environment

• stable working environment in a prestigious institution
• employment in a prestigious institution awarded by the HR Excellence in Research
• access to interesting projects
• friendly and inspiring working environment
• convenient location of the faculty in the city centre
• a friendly approach to work-life balance

Employee benefits

6 weeks of paid vacation per year, flexible working hours with the possibility to work partly from home for better work life balance, meal allowance in the salary or for meals in canteens, pension insurance contribution or nursery school/ playgroup allowance, selected vaccinations free of charge, favourable mobile tariffs Vodafone, Multisport card, sports lessons organized by the Faculty of Sports Studies, the nursery school Elánek for children of employees near the faculty.

Training and development

Opportunities for training and personal development, e.g., language and other courses provided by MU, use of MU libraries, use of placements and mobilities abroad, participation in conferences, etc.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your application via the electronic application link by 12. 2. 2026 (please use the link in the Electronic Application section below) and please attach all required documents.

The following documents are required as a part of your application:

• cover letter specifying the area of research interest
• structured CV with an overview of previous experience
• copies of proof of education

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation of acceptance to your e-mail address. After the e-application deadline, you will receive information about the next steps.

If you are unsure, please contact the FF MU Personnel Office: Mgr. Lída Oplatková, email: oplatkova@phil.muni.cz

SELECTION PROCESS

Selection criteria:

• submitting of all required documents in the e-application
• compliance of the candidate's profile with the requirements for the job as stated above

Suitable candidates will be invited to a personal interview, which may also take the form of a videoconference.