Project Overview: 

Conduct research for the Search Apps team to improve the experience for users on Android devices, with a focus on search entry points. 

Overall Responsibilities: 

Independently design, conduct and complete a mix of strategic and tactical end-to-end research studies that are integrated into an overarching project or program. This will include method selection, development of study protocol, data collection, and analysis of user behavior / perspectives via qualitative and quantitative methods, as well as creating / communicating research findings, insights, and recommendations to groups of cross-functional stakeholders. 

Work with designers, product managers, engineers and research managers to prioritize research opportunities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, and balance / manage / execute prioritized work, making progress independently to achieve well-defined research objectives. 

Top 3 Daily Responsibilities:

• Meet with cross-functional stakeholders (designers, product managers, engineers) and research partners to learn about project goals, identify and articulate research questions, and share any progress on research.
• Design and conduct studies to answer research questions.
• Analyze research data and create / communicate research findings. 

Mandatory Skills/Qualifications: 

Education: 

• BA/BS Degree in Anthropology, Human Factors, Psychology, HCI/Computer Science or other related fields or equivalent practical experience. 

UX Research methods: 

• Excellent working knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods and the principles of experiment design.
• Strong understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of different research methods, including when and how to apply them during each product phase.
• Hands-on experience with semi-structured or in-depth interviews, concept/design feedback studies, usability studies/click tests/tree tests/card sorts, large scale surveys.

UX Research Expertise: 

• At least 3-4 years of practical UX research experiences. 
• Knowledge of the full research lifecycle from planning, to execution, to communicating insights, to impacting product and business direction or strategy.
• Experience operating independently to lead all aspects of the research process, from planning to execution to communication of the results.

Non-Essential Skills/Qualifications: 

• A focus on planning and conducting research that prioritizes ethics from a user’s perspective.
• Knowledge of human capabilities, including principles of human cognition and information processing, emotion and sentiment, decision-making and behavior, and how these translate into use, user, and usage fundamentals, usability principles and design best practices.
• Knowledge of how people use and interact with technology in order to influence the design, evaluation, and iterative improvement of interactive hardware and software systems.
• Knowledge of the overall process for developing products. This includes knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of engineering and other functions, major phases, checkpoints, and deliverables. 
• Ability to influence and inspire an audience by crafting stories using data that elicit user or stakeholder empathy or create buy-in.
• Ability to effectively communicate and illustrate research insights and recommendations by constructing narratives based on appropriately represented data.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $55.63 to $61.81 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

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