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HCI Researcher, Siemens
Jun 05 04
Source: CHI-Jobs
HCI Researcher / User Interface Designer
Siemens Corporate Research
Princeton, NJ, USA
The User Interface Design Center (UIDC) at Siemens Corporate Research (SCR) is seeking candidates for a User Interface Designer / HCI researcher with a solid background as a lead user-centered designer, information architect, industrial designer in a research and/or consulting role.
Primary Responsibilities
· Lead and conduct research in the areas of Human Computer Interaction, user-centered design, and related fields.
· Proactively participate in the project acquisition process for projects with Siemens operating companies, and for research projects with the government and universities.
· Develop conceptual models, detailed UI specifications, and interface designs.
· Define and conduct usability tests, heuristic reviews, surveys, site visits, interviews, and focus groups.
· Consult with customers, help guide the direction of projects by determining appropriate methodologies, and manage projects.
· Collaborate on user-centered design projects with our centers in Germany and China.
Requirements
· PhD(preferable)/MS in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors Engineering, Cognitive Psychology, Information Science, or a related field.
· At least 5 years of experience in a research or consulting environment.
· Solid training in HCI-related research methods, qualitative and/or quantitative · Experience of applying / acquiring research grants preferred · High degree of confidence in defining user and business requirements, use case scenarios, information architecture site flows, wireframe specifications, and interface designs for various products.
· Ability to create and deliver highly effective presentations.
· Strong customer interaction, team-leading, and project management skills..
· Fluency in English, additional languages helpful.
· Able to travel.
About Siemens
Siemens (www.siemens.com) is one of the world's leading engineering companies, with about 425,000 employees in more than 190 countries.
Siemens has a wide range of products from several industries, including Automation & Control, Information & Communications, Medical, Power & Infrastructure, and Transportation. Siemens is publicly traded on the NYSE
(SI) and Xetra (SIE).
About Siemens Corporate Research
Siemens Corporate Research (www.scr.siemens.com) is Siemens' US research center. The User Interface Design Center (UIDC) at Siemens Corporate Research consults with and supports Siemens business units worldwide in user interface design and usability engineering, and conducts research projects and develops methods and innovative know-how in the scope of human factors engineering. Additionally, the UIDC works with the US Government and partners with universities for research projects. The UIDC is located on three continents (Munich, Germany; Princeton, NJ, USA; and Beijing, China).
Contact
Send cover letter and resume to: uidc-jobs@scr.siemens.com
Please include URLs to online portfolios and previous work.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
No third party submissions, please.
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