Senior User Experience Researcher

Mediabistro
Cambridge, Massachusetts, us
$120K-$130K a year
Full-time
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Senior User Experience Researcher

Job Number : 23862

Functional Area : Information Technology

Department : Open Learning, Support Unit, Engineering

School Area : Office of Provost

Employment Type : Full-time (Hybrid)

Employment Category : Exempt

Visa Sponsorship Available : No

Schedule : M-F

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Job Description

SENIOR USER EXPERIENCE RESEARCHER, Open Learning, to work with the product team on identifying, defining, and refining research questions.

  • Will conduct in-depth user research using multiple methods such as interviews, surveys, usability testing, and analytics to gather insights into user behavior and preferences;
  • create user personas that represent the diverse needs and characteristics of the target audience; plan / execute usability testing sessions to evaluate the effectiveness of prototypes and existing products and provide actionable recommendations for improvement;
  • design / implement A / B tests to measure the impact of design changes or new features on user behavior and satisfaction and derive insights to optimize the user experience;
  • analyze quantitative and qualitative data to uncover patterns, trends, and insights that inform design decisions and enhance overall user experience;
  • work closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and developers, to ensure a user-centric approach throughout the product development lifecycle;
  • assess / iterate on design prototypes, wireframes, and user flows based on user feedback and usability findings; stay updated on industry trends and conduct competitor analysis to identify best practices and opportunities for innovation in the user experience;

and effectively communicate research findings and insights to internal stakeholders. A full description is available here (https : / / openlearning.mit.edu / jobs) .

Job Requirements

REQUIRED : bachelor's degree in human-computer interaction, psychology, design, or a related field; and at least five years of relevant experience, including use of various research methods and tools and designing / conducting A / B tests. Job #23862-10

Salary range : $120,000 - 130,000, final salary determined by MIT’s compensation team based on skills / experience of the candidate 3 / 22 / 24

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