Human Factors Engineer - Philadelphia, PA
The Human Factors Engineer will conduct user research including ethnographic studies, interviews and user taxonomy studies, usability testing, and cognitive walkthroughs. This role will lead the translation of user requirements into highly intuitive portal pages and integrated applications. He or she will provide expert reviews for both proposed and existing websites and applications. The Human Factors Engineer will work on a team focused on human computer interaction best practices, processes, tools and methodologies. Responsibilities * Translate the output of various types of user research into user requirements for the Corporate Portal, including system integration projects, new and existing content areas, and tools * Establish and maintain a high level of usability for the sales and marketing areas of the corporate portal, leveraging HCI best practices and industry standards * Lead various types of user research (e.g. ethnographic studies, interviews, and usability testing) as part of overall stakeholder engagements * Consult on or participate in cross-organization and corporate projects as required Competencies * Excellent understanding of business requirements, including some experience in sales, marketing or business development * Expertise in project management * Strong interpersonal skills * Software and system skills: The ideal candidate must be familiar with knowledge management tools such as portals, content management systems, collaboration technologies, CRM systems and communication systems. A strong functional understanding is required, and a deeper technical expertise is a plus. * User Centered Design process: It is critical that the ideal candidate be well versed in User-Centered Design (UCD) methodology, specifically with user research techniques. * Human Computer Interaction: Specific skills and experience are needed in the area of human computer interaction, ethnography and other forms of user observation, and the translation of research results into business actions. Must have significant experience with usability testing and analysis. * Education: The qualified candidate will hold a PhD or Masters degree in Human Factors, the social sciences (Psychology, Anthropology), or a related field, and have work-related experience in Human Computer Interaction or related user research activities. Please contact me directly for more details: Meg Metz | [EMAIL PROTECTED] | (215) 545-1600 ________________________________________________________________ *Come to IxDA Interaction08 | Savannah* February 8-10, 2008 in Savannah, GA, USA Register today: http://interaction08.ixda.org/ ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
