University of Tennessee - Memphis, TN

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Memphis, TN
1,001-5,000 employees
Educational Services

About the position

The Postdoctoral Fellow position in User Experience (UX) Design and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a full-time role focused on enhancing user interfaces and dashboards through collaborative research and design. The successful candidate will engage in various phases of research, design, and development, contributing to the creation of user-centered products that meet the needs of diverse stakeholders. This role involves supporting requirement analysis, storyboarding, design, prototyping, and development processes, ensuring that user experience is at the forefront of product development. In this position, the fellow will conduct extensive research activities, including field study interviews and observations, participatory design, user interaction analysis, and product evaluation. A systematic evaluation of the proposed system's effectiveness, efficiency, and user satisfaction will be a key responsibility. The fellow will document and communicate findings in a clear and accessible manner to key stakeholders, synthesizing insights and recommendations to inform ongoing product development. Additionally, the fellow will be expected to write manuscripts for top journals and conferences in the field, contributing to the academic community and advancing knowledge in UX design and HCI. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about improving user experiences through research and design, and who are eager to collaborate with a diverse team of professionals in a dynamic academic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Involvement in various phases of research, design, and development of dashboard and user interface in a collaborative environment
  • Supporting the requirement analysis, storyboard, design, prototyping, and development
  • Conducting research activities on field study interviews and observations, participatory design, user interaction analysis, and product evaluation
  • Conducting systematic evaluation of the effectiveness, efficiency, and user satisfaction of the proposed system
  • Documenting and communicating findings in a clear and accessible language to key stakeholders
  • Synthesizing insights and recommendations to inform product development
  • Writing manuscripts for top journals and conferences in the field

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Software Engineering, Medical Informatics, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), etc.)
  • Strong track record of quantitative and analytics mastery
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication capabilities
  • Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action
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