Usability Consultant at the Bentley University Design and Usability Center
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Institution: Bentley University
Location: Waltham, MA
The Design and Usability Center (DUC) at Bentley University (www.bentley.edu/usability) seeks a full-time usability consultant. The DUC is a world-class, state-of-the-art facility providing user-centered research, and usability testing services for clients around the world. The DUC also supports Bentley's graduate program in Human Factors in Information Design and related research efforts in the field of human computer interaction.
As a usability consultant, the successful applicant will work on a wide variety of products in various industries, ranging from ecommerce websites and web-based business applications to consumer products and medical devices. Projects will involve a range of research techniques including: field methods, task analysis, personas, focus groups, eye tracking, card sorting, expert reviews, usability testing, accessibility evaluations, and surveys.
This person will report to the Director of the Center. Successful candidates must possess:
- An advanced degree in cognitive psychology, human computer interaction, human factors, or related field
- At least five years of consulting experience
- Expertise in a wide variety of user-centered design techniques, including those listed above
- Demonstrable project management experience
- Strong written and oral communication skills and experience presenting to clients
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact successfully with end users, clients, and the general public
- Strong business development skills with measurable results
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Experience publishing and presenting at professional or academic conferences
- Experience in healthcare is highly desirable
- Willingness to train and mentor graduate students
- Willingness to travel on occasion
Salary is commensurate with experience and industry standards. Please visit jobs.bentley.edu to apply online. For best consideration, apply before November 20, 2009. Candidates will be considered until the position is filled. Bentley University is an equal opportunity employer building strength through diversity. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
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