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Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior User Experience Researcher with a background in biomechanics (preferred) or kinesiology to join our Human Factors team. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set to join the Human Factors team, whose responsibilities extend beyond those of traditional Human Factors or Biomechanics professionals.

• Strong grasp of, and experience with, UX research
• Flexible and a strategic thinker able to take on a variety of tasks, including project management and client lead development
• Perform tasks somewhat autonomously and with little need for guidance

The Human Factors team performs a variety of studies related to product use-related health, safety, usability, and user experience, using methodologies from basic science.

• Operationalizing client needs as empirical research questions
• Designing bespoke studies around research questions
• Collecting data from participants using custom-tailored methodologies
• Analyzing data in creative ways
• Translating results back into actionable outcomes for clients
• Working on litigation matters related to alleged physical injuries
• Possibly testifying as an expert witness in biomechanics
• Experiences may span automotive, medical, pharma, consumer electronics, appliances, heavy machinery, child products, and extended reality products

Please submit an academic CV, rather than a resume, unless you are a candidate with industry experience.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biomechanics (preferred), Kinesiology, Sports Science, or a related basic scientific psychology field preferred
• A minimum of two to four years of experience in industry and with managing client projects
• Alternatively, Master’s Degree in Biomechanics (preferred), Kinesiology, or Sports Science, plus minimum of ten years experience in industry
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Entrepreneurial drive and passion to succeed
• Proven track record of ownership of empirical research, from study inception to study design and execution to data analysis and interpretation
• Excellent inferential statistics and data analytic skills
• Experience with setup of motion capture (preferred) and/or IMU equipment and analysis of resulting data
• Experience with biofidelic kinetic computer modeling and simulation desired but not required
• Experience with physiological data recording (EMG, EKG) desired but not required
• Possible interest in potential litigation support and/or forensic work

Requirements

• Ability to travel as needed, depending on project assignments
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Benefits

• Flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit
• Salary range for this role is $120,000 - $160,000