Researcher – UI / UX Usability Design
3 year Fixed-Term whole-time Contract
Cork Institute of Technology invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the positions of Researcher at Nimbus Centre.
The Nimbus Centre has over 60 staff and is involved in an extensive range of applied research and innovative embedded computing system projects with partners across Europe. We have a broad portfolio of projects in the Internet of Things and Smart City space covering domains such as Energy, User Behaviour and Interaction, Transport, Security and Water. This is a very vibrant sector of the Irish technology economy and the growth of the centre’s multi-discipline team reflects this. Nimbus is based in a large purpose built facility on the CIT campus with state of the art research equipment.
Reporting to the Project Manager, the Researcher will contribute to the design, development and validation of a district wide user behaviour experimental platform, which aims to support the centre’s research focus on the smart city and smart people. The research position is funded from E2District project supported by the European Commission under the EU H2020 program. Other partners collaborating on the project include United Technology Research Centre, Veolia, CSTB (France), Acciona (Spain) and Cork City Council, among others.
Interested candidates should hold an Honours Primary Degree (Second Class or higher) in Computer Science, or Social Media or a related discipline with a keen interest in research. Graduate candidates are encouraged. This work is inherently multidisciplinary and the successful applicant will need to collaborate with engineers and social and computer scientists as a senior UX (User Experience) researcher / designer with excellent capabilities in the design and development of engaging user experiences. The ideal candidate will thrive in a work environment that requires strong problem solving skills and independent self-direction, coupled with an aptitude for team collaboration and open communication.
The position will specialise in a challenging research topic which may allow transition to a PhD research position for highly motivated candidates.
The candidate should have a good knowledge and experience working with all or a subset of the following areas and technologies:
• User Centered Design strategies and implementation
• Human computer Interface
• Digital Media Design
• Storyboarding, Wireframes, Task Flows, Prototyping, User Interface Authoring
• A strong portfolio displaying design processes and execution of concepts
• High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop or similar visual communication tools
• Application of Lean User Experience methodologies
• Capturing and evaluating appropriate data from user research findings
• Benchmarks development for usability and user experience measurements
• User experience roadmap development based on research findings
• Passion for attention to detail and iterative design processes
• Evaluation and quantification of the user behaviour in a specified context of use and taking appropriate action to evolve use cases
Applicants should note that travel within the EU will be a requirement for this position.
Salary: €33,975 to €41,630 per annum (based on experience)
€42,960 to €49,487 per annum (for exceptional candidates)
For an informal discussion, please contact Dr. Martin Klepal, Tel: +353 21 433 5165 or email: martin.klepal@cit.ie
Applications by CIT eRecruitment system only. Applications will not be accepted in any other format. Please log on to www.cit.ie/vacancies.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 1 p.m. on Thursday 7 April
Interviews will be held in April/May.
Cork Institute of Technology is an equal opportunities employer.