UX Researcher: 24-01359

Primary Skills: UX Research, Usability, Accessibility OR A11Y OR WCAG, Product research

Contract Type” W2/C2C

Duration: 6+ Months contract with possible extension

Location:Mountain View, CA/New York City, NY ()

Pay Range:$47.23 - $51.19 per hour

Job Responsibilities

Grow your skills by working with industry leaders

• Preparing user research activities (working with the recruiters to schedule study sessions, set up the usability lab, etc.)
• Planning, observing and moderating study sessions and interviews.
• Administering interviews. Taking notes during user study sessions.
• Analyzing qualitative data.
• Communicating findings from the study to the team. Assistance in creating reports (including creating graphs, highlight videos, slide decks, etc.).
  
  

Job Requirements

• B.A./B.S. (completed) or M.A/M.S./Ph.D. (in progress or completed) in Human-Computer Interaction, Industrial Engineering, Cognitive Science, Psychology, Anthropology, Information Sciences, or a related field.
• Interest in general research and user research methods. Detail-oriented and ability to work fairly independently on a variety of tasks.
• Experience or interest in the accessibility and/or inclusion space
• Can prioritize time between multiple projects and adapt to changing schedules and different tasks.
• Technical aptitude, familiarity with basic graphic and video editing tools preferred.
  
  

About Akraya

"Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a positive work environment. Voted the #1 Best Place to Work in Silicon Valley (2023) and a Glassdoor Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022), Akraya prioritizes a culture of inclusivity and fosters a sense of belonging for all team members. We are staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, and our industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. Let us lead you to your dream career, join Akraya today!"