UX Researcher, Mixed Methods

Employer

Job Description

Our Customer’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through their family of apps and services, they are building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together.


We are seeking a Project Coordinator on a contract basis to help support our Customer’s business needs. This role is a hybrid setup with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote at our Customer’s Burlingame, CA location.


What You’ll Do


  • Design and conduct research on topics such as inputs and interactions, accessibility, and usability
  • Day-to-day activities involve collaborating closely with researchers, designers, PMs, and engineers to identify potential research, synthesizing internal and external research to provide clear insights
  • Record and analyze attitudinal and behavioral data
  • Perform statistical analyses
  • Construct plots
  • Write study reports
  • Prepare presentations
  • Contribute to product strategy and execution


Must-Haves


  • 3+ years experience in UX research and/or design
  • Experience working across the full product lifecycle
  • Experience with AR/VR, and XR technologies
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills across research and product areas
  • Knowledgeable in the design of experiments using standard generative and evaluative methods
  • Experienced with performing statistical analyses
  • Flexibility to adapt and overcome obstacles inherent to working with software and hardware prototypes
  • Experienced with hardware-based research
  • Experience with autonomy and decision-making to balance demands
  • Experimental design experience required
  • Experienced in in-depth interviews
  • Must be independent, and have experience working on leading projects
  • Qualitative or mixed methods are good to have skills preferred


Education


  • BS or MS in Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, HCI, Perceptual Psychology, or a related field required


Hours & Location:


  • M-F, 40 hours/week. This role will be a hybrid setup with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote at our Customer’s Burlingame, CA location.


Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)


  • Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA, Commuter Benefits Program
  • Accrued PTO: Up to 15 days per 12 months on assignment
  • New Child Benefit: Up to $4,000 for the birth or adoption of a child while on assignment (conditions apply)