USER RESEARCHER

**Location: Remote** **Job Type: Contract** **Compensation Range: $55 \- 60 per hour** We are looking for a skilled **Contract User Researcher** to join a world\-class Global Advertising Research \& Development team. In this role, you will help shape the advertising experience for millions of listeners, driving insights that make ads more relevant, transparent, and enjoyable while supporting advertiser success. You will manage end\-to\-end research projects\-from initial scoping to final storytelling\-working across a mix of high\-level strategic business questions and tactical UX design evaluations. **Responsibilities:** * **End\-to\-End Research:** Lead qualitative studies, including interviews, usability testing, and concept evaluations, specifically focusing on the digital advertising ecosystem. * **Strategic \& Tactical Execution:** Balance large\-scale foundational research with rapid design evaluations to inform product and UX decisions. * **Cross\-Functional Partnership:** Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Data Scientists to refine research briefs and ensure key business questions are answered. * **Insight Storytelling:** Translate complex user data into compelling narratives that influence product direction and business impact. * **Operational Integration:** Work within an established Research Ops framework, utilizing a suite of modern research tools to accelerate findings. **Qualifications:** **Top 3 Must\-Haves** * Qualitative Methodology Mastery: Expert\-level execution of interviews, usability testing, and concept evaluation. * Stakeholder Scoping \& Influence: Proven ability to partner with Product Managers to refine ambiguous briefs and ensure research aligns with business goals. * End\-to\-End Project Ownership: 4\-7 years of experience managing the entire research lifecycle independently within a fast\-paced product environment. **Technical Skills \& Qualifications** * Required Tools: Familiarity with industry\-standard platforms: UserInterviews, UserTesting, and dscout. * Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in HCI, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field. * Preferred Background: Previous experience researching advertising, monetization, or two\-sided marketplaces is highly preferred. * Nice\-to\-Have: Experience with Qualtrics and an interest in experimenting with AI tools for research automation. JOBID: 032026\-128563 \#LI\-CELLA \#LI\-MM2 Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD\&D, and life insurance offerings, short\-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30\) days. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.