UX Researcher

$124,800 - $145,600/Yr

Aquent - Houston, TX

Full-time - Senior

Houston, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The UX Researcher position at Aquent involves driving business strategy through innovative research within the oil and gas sector. The role is critical in understanding user needs and identifying opportunities for improvement, contributing to the development of groundbreaking energy solutions. The researcher will work onsite in Houston, collaborating with various stakeholders to inform decision-making and advocate for the value of UX research.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive research strategies to uncover valuable insights and inform decision-making.
• Conduct generative and evaluative research, including user interviews, work shadows, focus groups, and usability tests.
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and project teams to communicate findings and drive impactful solutions.
• Adapt to dynamic project needs and priorities, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
• Scope problems and objectives, even when information is incomplete or unclear.
• Advocate for the value of UX research and design within cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Anthropology, Psychology, Human Factors, Information Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in UX research.
• Proven experience leading substantial qualitative and mixed methods research projects.
• Strong understanding of UX research methodologies and best practices.
• Ability to clearly convey research findings through compelling presentations and reports.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time