User Researcher / Part-time

About Noon

Noon Academy is the leading edtech platform in the Middle East, with over 12 million students and teachers using our app to learn, teach, and collaborate.

We have recently raised $41 million in Series B funding to expand our reach and impact in the region and beyond.

We are on a mission to transform the physical classroom experience by introducing our highly engaging social, group-based learning and AI to make learning fun and improve learning efficacy.

Our ultimate goal is to provide access to the best teachers to every student even if that teacher is only available virtually.

We believe we can do this if we blend AI, peer-to-peer learning, and a carefully designed physical space.
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Office: This role is full-time and Riyadh-based.

About the role

Noon Academy is seeking a Saudi female UX researcher for a 3-month contract (September-November 2025) to conduct classroom observations and student research at our female campuses in Riyadh.

This role is critical for informing 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 (7:30AM-11:00AM window, Sunday-Wednesday potentially, but schedule isn’t finalized yet)
Target: :20 Qudrat session observations total (out of : 80 sessions expected in this timeframe)
Deliverables
Publish detailed observation report in Arabic or English (preferred) for each session within 4-6 hours after the session ends.

Document student engagement, behavior patterns, and learning dynamics in Notion document format.

See below a real sample of an observation conducted in one of our classrooms.
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/dis-engagement moments throughout the session
Rapid Insights Delivery
When Punishment Turned Into Purpose
Include under-the-surface insights, not just a narrative of what happened (ie, be able to generate hypotheses about ‘why’ something happened, not just describing what happened)
Maintain consistent documentation standards across all observations
Debrief with the product associate (male campuses) on daily observations to extract common patterns and identify differences between male and female campuses.
3.

Student Research & Interviews
Conduct brief interviews with students during/after sessions to explore deeper understanding of in-class behaviors where necessary.
Gather qualitative insights on student experience and preferences
4.

Synthesis workshops
Conduct 2 synthesis workshops with the wider team to inform decisions on classroom activity types and features.
Present / share out synthesis workshop results to the wider team and take questions
Required 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 (7:30AM-9:30AM, Sunday-Wednesday) - 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 Saudi educational context
Previous experience in fast-paced environments
Proposal Requirements

Please submit

Task 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 out of four when classes run: Sun-Wed, 7:30AM-11:00AM
Riyadh location accessibility
Any scheduling constraints
Commercial Proposal
Total project fee or daily/session rates
Payment structure (eg, monthly payment based on hours worked that month)
Classroom observation (x20)
20
Written classroom debrief / analysis (x20)
60
Debrief meeting with product associate (x20)
10-20
Student interviews
5-10
Monthly synthesis (x2) with broader team
15-20
Total hours
:130-150
Please note that you will be responsible for your own travel costs.

Please propose competitive rates that reflect the temporary nature and specialized requirements of this project.
Considering the opportunity?
If you are excited about shaping the future of education in Saudi and think you are the right fit for this opportunity, apply through the job link We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring how you can contribute to Noon’s mission!
Noon Academy is the leading edtech platform in the Middle East, with over 14 million students and teachers using our app to learn, teach, and collaborate.

We have recently raised $41 million in Series B funding to expand our reach and impact in the region and beyond.

We are on a mission to transform the physical classroom experience by introducing our highly engaging social, group-based learning and AI to make learning fun and improve learning efficacy.

Our ultimate goal is to provide access to the best teachers to every student even if that teacher is only available virtually.

We believe we can do this if we blend AI, peer-to-peer learning, and a carefully designed physical space.