User Interaction/Usability Researchers
Research is the heart of great user interaction design. We look for researchers that have a post-graduate degree in experimental design, human factors or cognitive psychology. Entry-level positions need no industry experience, while Intermediate researchers should have at least five years experience, while senior researchers should bring ten years and above. In addition, applications should bring with them the following qualities:
- Experience in customer and user experience/usability research for software applications, web applications, web sites, network management, PDAs, all types of telephones and telephony, enterprise-wide applications, and consumer, commercial and industrial products and services
- Experience in more than one of task analysis, observation, focus group moderation, usability walkthroughs, questionnaire and survey design (paper and online), usability testing, card sorting, ethnographic studies, interviewing, literature reviews, business and user requirements definition, persona definition, …
- Intermediate and senior individuals should be familiar with the ‘Whole Product Experience’ concept and have experience in conducting research for phases other than ‘using it’ (e.g. installing, maintaining, ungrading, deploying etc.)
- Solid understanding of applied experimentation
- Good understanding of user interaction design principles and best practices
- Senior researchers must have the ability to interact with our key clients, shape discussions, provide recommendations, establish credibility and exert significant influence on client decisions, as well have solid project management and research prime experience
- Creative approach to problem solving, innovation and issue resolution
- Highly motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn
- Located in Ottawa or Toronto and available to start immediately
- Bilingualism and government security clearances an asset
Interested? Please send your resume and per diem expectations in Text, HTML, PDF, or Word format, to careers@macadamian.com. We do not accept resumes by fax, mail, or in person. All applications will be handled in confidence. References will be required. We will contact you if you are selected for an interview.
We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume.