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Senior Ux Researcher - Remote Behavioral Insights
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Upington, 8801, South Africa
Listed on 2026-11-01
Upington, 8801, South Africa
Listing for:
Placements24
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-11-01
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Analyst, Market Research
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our client is dedicated to creating exceptional user experiences and is seeking a highly skilled Senior UX Researcher to join their thriving, fully remote team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for planning, conducting, and analyzing user research to inform product strategy and design decisions. You will uncover user needs, motivations, and behaviors through a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on product development and advocate for the user within a collaborative, forward‑thinking organization. If you are passionate about understanding users and translating those insights into actionable recommendations, this remote position is an ideal fit.
- Plan and execute a wide range of user research studies, including user interviews, usability testing, surveys, diary studies, and contextual inquiries.
- Define research objectives, develop research plans, and select appropriate methodologies.
- Recruit participants for research studies, ensuring diverse and representative samples.
- Conduct research sessions, meticulously documenting observations and user feedback.
- Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify key insights, patterns, and user pain points.
- Synthesize research findings into clear, concise, and actionable recommendations for product, design, and engineering teams.
- Create compelling research reports, personas, journey maps, and other deliverables to communicate findings.
- Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, product managers, and engineers to integrate user insights into the product development process.
- Advocate for the user and champion a user‑centered design culture across the organization.
- Mentor junior researchers and contribute to the growth of the UX research practice.
- Master's or PhD degree in Human‑Computer Interaction (HCI), Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Design Research, or a related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in UX research, with a strong portfolio showcasing impactful research projects.
- Proven expertise in a variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
- Proficiency in using research tools and platforms (e.g., , Qualtrics, Maze, Lookback).
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
- Strong ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and storytelling skills, with the ability to convey research findings effectively to diverse audiences.
- Experience working in an Agile development environment.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple research projects simultaneously in a remote setting.
- Demonstrated ability to influence product strategy and design decisions.
- Competitive salary and bonus potential.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Flexible remote work schedule.
- Budget for professional development and conference attendance.
- Home office setup stipend.
- Access to cutting‑edge research tools and technologies.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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