Research Assistant - Human Factors
About The Position
Exponent is seeking Research Assistants for their Human Factors Practice in Phoenix, AZ. In this role, you will work as part of a team to conduct and plan data collection efforts that support clients in consumer product development roles. You will be responsible for operating and troubleshooting prototype hardware systems, moderating user studies with a wide variety of participants at various locations, developing project management and execution strategy with consultant team, assisting with layout and setup of study sites, communicating progress updates to clients and internal stakeholders, supporting the development of project proposals and budgets, and providing general support to the consultant team.
Requirements
- B.S./B.A. or M.S./M.A. in Cognitive Sciences, Psychology, Neuroscience, Human Factors, or related fields
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical thinking and real-time problem solving skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work in teams with a strong desire to contribute
Nice To Haves
- Experience with human subjects testing, usability testing, or surveys is preferred
- Experience with budgeting or project management is preferred
- Experience with hardware and software development or troubleshooting is preferred
Responsibilities
- Operating and troubleshooting prototype hardware systems
- Moderating user studies with a wide variety of participants at various locations including troubleshooting study execution issues in the field and proposing corrective actions
- Traveling to support user studies locally and domestically with opportunities for international travel
- Developing project management and execution strategy with consultant team to accomplish project goals
- Assisting with layout and setup of study sites
- Communicating progress updates and revisions of study protocol to clients, project managers, and executives within the firm
- Working in teams with senior consultants to develop full project proposals and budgets based on statements of work from clients
- Support statistical programming and management of large databases
- General support of consultant team in the review of materials and selection of appropriate underlying content
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Compensation and recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
