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Usability Consultant at the Bentley UDUC in Waltham, MA
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Todd Chapin
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Oct 27, 2009 14:12 PST
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Usability Consultant at the Bentley UDUC in Waltham, MA
Usability Consultant at the Bentley University Design and Usability Center
The Design and Usability Center (DUC) at Bentley University
(www.bentley.edu/usability) seeks a full-time usability consultant.
The DUC is a world-class, state-of-the-art facility providing
user-centered research, and usability testing services for clients
around the world. The DUC also supports Bentley's graduate program in
Human Factors in Information Design and related research efforts in
the field of human computer interaction.
As a usability consultant, the successful applicant will work on a
wide variety of products in various industries, ranging from ecommerce
websites and web-based business applications to consumer products and
medical devices. Projects will involve a range of research techniques
including: field methods, task analysis, personas, focus groups, eye
tracking, card sorting, expert reviews, usability testing,
accessibility evaluations, and surveys.
This person will report to the Director of the Center. Successful
candidates must possess:
* =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 An advanced degree in cognitive=
psychology, human
computer interaction, human factors, or related field
* =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 At least five years of consulti=
ng experience
* =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Expertise in a wide variety of =
user-centered design
techniques, including those listed above
* =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Demonstrable project management=
experience
* =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Strong written and oral communi=
cation skills and
experience presenting to clients
* =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Strong interpersonal skills and=
ability to interact
successfully with end users, clients, and the general public
* =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Strong business development ski=
lls with measurable results
* =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Strong quantitative and analyti=
cal skills
* =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Experience publishing and prese=
nting at professional or
academic conferences
* =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Experience in healthcare is hig=
hly desirable
* =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Willingness to train and mentor=
graduate students
* =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Willingness to travel on occasi=
on
Salary is commensurate with experience and industry standards. Please
visit jobs.bentley.edu =C2=A0to apply online. For best consideration, apply
before November 20, 2009. Candidates will be considered until the
position is filled. Bentley University is an equal opportunity
employer building strength through diversity. We welcome applications
from underrepresented groups.
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