Are you an inquisitive academic researcher eager to conduct iterative research on newly developed virtual reality education products? Do you demonstrate excellent time management skills, a willingness to collaborate and learn new skills, and the patience to succeed? Then keep reading below for this Learning Scientist opportunity!

ASU EdPlus is a dynamic unit of Arizona State University focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education. We advance the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the local, national, and international communities served by ASU.

Action Lab is a data-driven, research-focused service organization that supports ASU and EdPlus initiatives by equipping leaders with the insights and analyses they need to make informed, evidence-based decisions. Action Lab drives transformational change in education through data and research, focusing on learner behaviors and the factors that drive success. Our goal is to improve access and achievement while bolstering the development of quality education for all learners.

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We are seeking a resourceful and skilled Learning Scientist to join our high-performing interdisciplinary research team, Action Lab. Our research is action-oriented and operationally focused, and we support and coordinate with high-level university stakeholders to enhance student learning, motivation, and persistence, as well as increase equity across the university.

You will directly support the scholarly research for Dreamscape Learn (DSL) products. DSL combines narratively driven virtual reality lab experiences with a newly designed curriculum to engage ASU’s diverse 21st-century learners. Although DSL products have been integrated into several courses for several semesters (or even years), ongoing mixed-methods research aims to deepen our understanding of DSL’s immediate and long-term effects on student learning and persistence. 

Action Lab is a matrixed organization, meaning that depending on a project's phase or specific task, you may report through different work streams. You will officially report to the Senior Academic Researcher and collaborate with other Action Lab researchers, staff, and faculty to co-manage the DSL quantitative research protocols and to collect, analyze, coordinate, communicate, and maintain research information.

You need strong skills in quantitative data management and statistical analysis, as well as a solid understanding of research methodologies and their applications in higher education. To succeed in this role, you will recommend and align quantitative methods with broader research objectives; accurately and efficiently extract, clean, transform, and analyze data; and identify trends and patterns within the data.

NOTE: This is an in-person, hybrid position. You must be able to reliably commute to Scottsdale AZ.

Essential Duties: 

• Uses various computer programs and software to perform data computation, statistical analysis, etc. (proficiency in R is required; knowledge of SQL is also desirable but not essential).
• Coordinates and determines compatibility of data from various sources (e.g., internal ASU data tables and external datasets) with support from data management teams.
• Manages data collection and compilation.
• Performs data cleaning, statistical analysis, and data visualization in R.
• Selects, develops, and/or recommends appropriate research design methodologies, data analyses, and statistical procedures; assists with determining appropriate methodology to be used for particular project(s).
• Understands, values, and contributes to the richness of co-informed data-driven insights (i.e., those formed from the combination of qualitative and quantitative methods).
• Contributes to internal Action Lab/DSL reports and presentations as needed; helps prepare formal research reports and presentations for dissemination to various audiences; performs literature reviews to inform research design.
• Collaborates with the DSL research team to conduct quantitative research to co-inform instructional practices, pedagogy, engagement, and technology decisions.
• Manages a high volume of research files; tracks, manages, prioritizes, and reports daily, weekly, and monthly tasks.
• Co-manages survey research processes in Qualtrics; designs, develops, and implements research surveys using Qualtrics.
• Assumes or coordinates other duties or projects as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications:

• PhD required, preferably in learning sciences, data science, or related discipline (e.g., Psychology, Education, Business Analytics); will consider candidates who are close to defense date/ABD with a plan to finish within a reasonable timeframe.
• Demonstrated skills in data management, exploratory data analysis, and statistics using R is required.
• Demonstrated skills in the design, development, and implementation of surveys in Qualtrics.
• Experience with quantitative research methods, including but not limited to experimental/quasi-experimental design, descriptive and inferential statistics, and modeling data.
• Evidence of effective communication and collaboration skills to accomplish tasks.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in a highly matrixed, team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, in ambiguous situations, and within tight timelines.
• Experience in higher education research and practice preferred.
• Evidence of familiarity with SQL is a plus.

NOTE: Please answer the following question in your cover letter:

• Do you have extensive, hands-on experience using R for quantitative research? (Yes/No)
• What types of analyses, data workflows, and research products have you developed using R?

Salary & Benefits:

$75,000 - $81,500 per year, DOE

ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits. See the ASU Benefits website to explore options.

• Healthcare
• Financial Security
• Retirement
• Family Resources
• Tuition Reduction (Eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse.)
• Discounts

Working Environment 

Your desk will be in the beautiful, cutting-edge, and collaborative workspace at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. The Center houses a diverse business community that links technology, research, education, and entrepreneurship to position ASU and Greater Phoenix as global leaders in the knowledge economy.

ASU EdPlus supports flexible work options, ranging from alternate to hybrid work schedules, subject to approvals per ASU policy. (This is an in-person, hybrid position.)

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. ASU EdPlus will not be a sponsor for this position.

Department Statement: 

As a central enterprise unit for ASU, ASU EdPlus supports the university charter by focusing on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education.

ASU EdPlus defines itself through a culture of curiosity, risk-taking, and refusing to accept the status quo. Our employees are valued, respected, and encouraged to be their unique selves. We know that our ability to deliver high-quality services and educational experiences is strengthened by our culture of innovation, driving outcomes through serving learners, achieving milestones, striving for excellence, solving problems, embracing urgency, and being bold.

ASU EdPlus

Apply by 11:59 pm Arizona time on Monday, October 12, 2026

Are you passionate about how search and AI are reshaping the way people find and experience content? Do you thrive in creative, collaborative and data-driven environments? Then keep reading below for this exciting Search and Content Analyst opportunity!

ASU EdPlus is a dynamic unit of Arizona State University focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education. We advance the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the local, national, and international communities served by ASU.

Want to know more about working at EdPlus? Watch this short video!

We're seeking a curious, detail-driven Search and Content Analyst to join our Strategic Communications and Content Operations team. Every day you will make a difference in the lives of others by supporting the search strategy team in optimizing digital content across ASU Online and other products. You will conduct keyword researches, audit pages, shape SEO-informed content briefs and track how optimizations perform. 

This role is ideal for a strong critical thinker who’s ready to apply proven skills in search engine optimization and digital content performance. You’ll have the opportunity to leverage your skills in a variety of work across the search strategy team while supporting areas like SEO research, search performance monitoring, content optimization and content strategy.

NOTE: This is an in-person, hybrid position. You must be able to reliably commute to Scottsdale AZ.

Essential Duties:

• Interpret search data using search tools and large language models, and deliver clear, actionable recommendations that improve page visibility and user relevance.
• Conduct keyword research to support academic programs, priority pages and marketing campaigns.
• Audit webpages for on-page SEO improvements, including metadata, headings, internal linking and content alignment; conduct periodic sitewide and section-level SEO audits, presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Prepare SEO-informed content briefs that guide content strategy.
• Monitor rankings, query trends and performance patterns to identify opportunities and issues, diagnose notable changes in impressions, clicks, CTR or query mix, and recommend responses.
• Review competitor and peer institution search performance for benchmarking and insights.
• Analyze performance data from Google Search Console, Google Analytics and Semrush across priority pages and sections.
• Build and maintain dashboards and recurring reports for internal stakeholders, summarizing key takeaways and trends.
• Track and evaluate the impact of optimizations on specific pages and content groups, reporting outcomes and lessons to inform future work.
• Maintain ASU brand standards across search-facing content where applicable.
• Assume or coordinate other duties or projects as assigned or directed.

NOTE: This is an in-person, hybrid position. You must be able to reliably commute to Scottsdale AZ.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience in digital marketing, search or content strategy.
• Experience developing SEO-informed content briefs or translating search insights into content strategy.
• Experience building dashboards or recurring performance reports (Looker Studio or similar).
• Demonstrated interest in and passion for technologies, tools and skills, including SEO platforms and AI-assisted methods for search analysis and content optimization.
• Proven experience driving positive results in the SEO field.
• Experience with Google Search Console and Google Analytics.
• Evidence of strong written communication skills to write briefs and strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others to accomplish tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies as needed to accomplish tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and work in a deadline-driven environment.

NOTE: Please answer the following questions in your cover letter:

• Share an example of an SEO opportunity you identified. Include how it was found, what work was done and the impact it had.
• SEO work is often collaborative and cross-functional. Share how you bring people together from different disciplines to achieve results.

Salary & Benefits:

$71,500 - $85,000 per year; DOE

ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits. See the ASU Benefits website to explore options.

• Healthcare
• Financial Security
• Retirement
• Family Resources
• Tuition Reduction (Eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse.)
• Discounts

Working Environment 

Your desk will be in the beautiful, cutting-edge, and collaborative workspace at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. The Center houses a diverse business community that links technology, research, education, and entrepreneurship to position ASU and Greater Phoenix as global leaders in the knowledge economy.

ASU EdPlus supports flexible work options, ranging from alternate to hybrid work schedules, subject to approvals per ASU policy. (This is an in-person, hybrid position.)

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. ASU EdPlus will not be a sponsor for this position.

Department Statement: 

As a central enterprise unit for ASU, ASU EdPlus supports the university charter by focusing on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education.

ASU EdPlus defines itself through a culture of curiosity, risk-taking, and refusing to accept the status quo. Our employees are valued, respected, and encouraged to be their unique selves. We know that our ability to deliver high-quality services and educational experiences is strengthened by our culture of innovation, driving outcomes through serving learners, achieving milestones, striving for excellence, solving problems, embracing urgency, and being bold.

ASU EdPlus

Apply by 11:59 pm Arizona time on Wednesday, October 7, 2026