Human Computer Interaction Researcher

2 months ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Corporate Staffing Services Full time

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Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute qualitative field work (including ethnography and interviews)

  • Come up with design implications and recommendations

  • Conduct remote and in-person usability testing of prototypes and document the findings

  • Work as part of a deeply integrated multi-disciplinary team

  • Communicate research findings through reports, publications, presentations, and engagements with the academic and research communities including peer reviews and patents

  • Collaborate with research, engineering, and other stakeholders to inform product development.

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    Qualifications
    • Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Behavioral science (sociology, anthropology, psychology, cognitive science) field with a focus on Human Computer Interaction

    • Proven research record including publications in top computer science and HCI venues, such as CHI

    • At least 3 years experience (this can be during PhD study) in qualitative HCI research and HCI methodologies including ethnography, interviews, user studies, wizard of Oz etc.

    • Ability to design and execute on a research agenda

    • Excellent critical thinking and communication skills

    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-discipline environment

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