UX Researcher (Contract)

We are looking for a motivated mixed-methods (qual + quant) UX researcher with excellent communication and people skills. Strong candidates will demonstrate a rigorous approach to UX research methods as well as have experience developing solution concepts and shipping consumer products. You will work with other UX researchers as well as multi-disciplinary hardware and software teams to push the boundaries of what is possible in the AR/VR product and research science spaces. Ultimately, your expertise and ingenuity in research must do more than just contribute to knowledge - you must also be skilled at driving measurable positive impact on the product and user experience.

SKILLS:

• Able to drive impact through a range of research approaches and tools, including literature review, qualitative methods (observation, contextual inquiry, interview), usability, & survey research.
• Experience leveraging hardware prototypes and sensors to collect user data related to human perception, human performance etc.
• Able to work closely with other UX researchers to help design research plans and specific studies, as well as communicate findings with stakeholders and drive the impact of the work.
• Able to work independently executing research, including data collection, data analysis, reporting, shareouts, and knowledge consolidation.
• Able to coordinate with teammates and run multiple studies in parallel
• Able to work effectively with cross-functional partners (e.g., industrial design, UX design, hardware & software engineering, PM) to ensure our research accounts for their needs and creates a complete picture of the user experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• MA/MS or PhD in Cognitive/Experimental Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, Anthropology, Human Factors, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in product UX research
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Experience with survey design and response effects
• Experience in one or more phases of the product life cycle, from early generative research - to concept evaluation - to ship - to in-market UX research
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