What are the responsibilities and job description for the UX Research Associate position at Aquent?
Overview
Placement Type : Temporary
Salary :
54.93 to $61.04 an Hour
Start Date : 04.14.2025
As a Research Assistant, you'll have the opportunity to support our research activities in developing innovative, user-friendly, best-of-breed products, using a variety of research methods (remote moderated and unmoderated studies, literature reviews, heuristic evaluations, surveys, and in person studies as needed
Responsibilities : Design and conduct research independently using a variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods, including but not limited to : interviews, surveys, diary studies, usability studies, heuristic evaluations, literature reviews, etc.Collaborate cross-functionally (design, engineering, and product management) and cross-team to ensure teams make user-centric, data-driven decisionsIndependently prioritize work while managing stakeholder relationships and expectations across a range of work streams on a range of trajectories and velocities.Contribute to a collaborative and respectful environment where every team member feels supported and comfortable being their authentic self.Assist other user researchers with various user research preparation activitiesAuthor high quality research plans and moderate guides.Execute research after seeking feedback on the research approach and incorporating feedback from research lead / manager as appropriate.Analyze qualitative and quantitative data and author insightful and succinct research reports that are easily digestible.Socialize and advocate for research findings and insights to diverse audiences through crisp verbal presentations.Experience :
A completed college degree with relevant coursework in Human Factors, HCI, Psychology, Computer Science, Social Sciences, or other fields focusing on human behavior.At least 2-3 years of product research experience or experience in an applied research setting.Experience with all stages of usability testing, interviews, surveys, and literature reviews : from scoping work to communicating the results.Strong oral and written communication skills.Proven record of excellent teamwork skills. Effective interpersonal, communication, negotiation and collaboration skills.Detail-oriented and ability to work with minimal supervision.Can distill actionable insights from qualitative data so that non-researchers can act on them.Knowledge of experimental design and statistical analysisTechnical aptitude, familiarity with basic graphic and video editing tools.
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $54.93 to $61.04 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 !
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
Client Description
A giant in the Tech Industry, this company's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. This company is committed to continuing to make diversity, equity, and inclusion part of everything they do-from how they build their products to how they build their workforce. Consistently named one of Forbes top employers, this company works hard to attract, retain and progress the best Talent.
A career here gives you the opportunity to be part of something bigger :
Expanding Opportunity - Providing people with information, tools and services to help them build knowledge, fuel curiosity, and unlock opportunity.Protecting Users - Keeping billions of people safer online.Including all Voices - Building a world where progress, equitable outcomes, diversity, and inclusion can be realities both inside and outside our workplace.Responding to Crisis - Helping those affected by crisis through products, people and partners.Advancing Sustainability - Unifying practices, partnerships, and products around a single mission - to foster sustainability at scale.
Are you ready to join the journey?
Why work with AQUENT? Check out our awesome benefits :
Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Salary : $55 - $61
