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:
• An advanced degree in cognitive psychology, human computer
interaction, human factors, or related field
• At least five years of consulting experience
• Expertise in a wide variety of user-centered design techniques,
including those listed above
• Demonstrable project management experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills and experience
presenting to clients
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact successfully with
end users, clients, and the general public
• Strong business development skills with measurable results
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Experience publishing and presenting at professional or academic
conferences
• Experience in healthcare is highly desirable
• Willingness to train and mentor graduate students
• Willingness to travel on occasion
Salary is commensurate with experience and industry standards. Please visit
jobs.bentley.edu to 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.
