Our Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Research Assistant for our Practice in Philadelphia, PA . In this role, you will work as part of a team to conduct and plan data collection efforts that support clients in consumer product development roles.
You will be responsible for
- Operating and troubleshooting prototype hardware systems
- Moderating user studies with a wide variety of participants at various locations including troubleshooting study execution issues in the field and proposing corrective actions
- Traveling to support user studies locally and domestically with opportunities for international travel
- Developing project management and execution strategy with consultant team to accomplish project goals
- Assisting with layout and setup of study sites
- Communicating progress updates and revisions of study protocol to clients, project managers, and executives within the firm
- Working in teams with senior consultants to develop full project proposals and budgets based on statements of work from clients
- Support statistical programming and management of large databases
- General support of consultant team in the review of materials and selection of appropriate underlying content
You will have the following skills and qualifications
. / . or . / . in Cognitive Sciences, Psychology, Neuroscience, Human Factors, or related fieldsExperience with human subjects testing, usability testing, or surveys is preferredExperience with budgeting or project management is preferredExperience with hardware and software development or troubleshooting is preferredAbility to work in teams with a strong desire to contributeExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong analytical thinking and real-time problem solving skillsStrong organizational skillsLife @ Exponent