UX Researcher IV

Title: UX Researcher
Location: Redmond, WA
Duration: 12-months + extensions
Compensation: $61-$81/hr
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Summary

As a UX and Human-Computer Interaction Researcher at this organization, you will tackle some of the most exciting challenges informing new interaction methods and technologies for XR. You must be willing to learn new methods and explore creative solutions to ambiguous problems. Your toolbox should consist of a strong mixed-methods background with previous experience developing and researching in AR/VR.
Responsibilities

• Work with researchers, engineers, designers, and PMs to identify, plan and execute mixed-methods research in future XR scenarios
• Own the design and verification of user-centered requirements through generative and evaluative research
• Plan and conduct systematic literature reviews, qualitative research (e.g., interviews, diary studies), surveys, and user studies (e.g., usability, wearability, perceptual science)
• Develop new metrics and standardized tasks
• Develop user studies in Unity and/or Unreal Engine (preferred)
• Share findings with the broader organization

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Psychology, Computer Science or a related field
• 3+ years experience conducting applied research involving mixed-methods research (interviews, surveys, task analysis, diary studies, usability test, perceptual research etc.)
• 2+ years experience building AR/VR prototypes (e.g., UE4 and/or Unity)
• Strong oral and written communication skills with experience in tailoring messages to various stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in haptics, perceptual science, robotics, or wearable device research
• Experience analyzing quantitative data (e.g., R, Python or equivalent) and qualitative analysis (e.g., Nvivo, MaxQDA)
• Experience using qualitative research platforms (e.g., dScout, UserZoom, lookback, Qualtrics)

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• ...and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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