Researcher II - Mountain View - 94042

job summary:
Project Overview:

* The research associate will support the rolling research program for Nest's Home Surfaces products.

Overall Responsibilities:

* The research associate's responsibilities will be to conduct research activities to support the research and design team for displays, tablets, and entertainment products.

Required Skills:

* M.A./M.S./PhD. (in progress or completed) in Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, HCI/Computer Science, Sociology, Anthropology, or other field emphasizing human behavior.
* Four years of applied experience with qualitative research methodology, including user interviews, usability evaluation, and concept evaluation.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
* Be diligent, detail-oriented, and can work independently.
* Can adapt to changing schedules and priorities.
* Demonstrated understanding of the strengths and shortcomings of different research methods, including when and how to apply them during the product development process.

Nice to Have Skills/Not Required:

* Basic survey writing skills and ability to analyze data into reports.
* Experience conducting exploratory qualitative research in the early stages of product development or service design.

Skill/Experience/Education

Mandatory Required Skills: M.A./M.S./PhD. (in progress or completed) in Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, HCI/Computer Science, Sociology, Anthropology, or other field emphasizing human behavior. 4 years of applied experience with qualitative research methodology, including user interviews, usability evaluation, and concept evaluation. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Be diligent, detail-oriented, and can work independently. Can adapt to changing schedules and priorities. Demonstrated understanding of the strengths and shortcomings of different research methods, including when and how to apply them during the product development process.

Desired Basic survey writing skills and ability to analyze data into reports. Experience conducting exploratory qualitative research in the early stages of product development or service design.

location: Mountain View, California
job type: Contract
salary: $30 - 52 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

* Conduct qualitative research studies, which includes research planning, data collection, and completing research reports.
* Collaborate with the research manager on determining the best approach to research activities and planning priorities on a research timeline.
* Work with design, product management, and other stakeholders to gather project information and disseminate the research results.

qualifications:

* Experience level:
* Education: Bachelors

skills:
* Marketing

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