Job Title: Researcher
Location: Remote within Canada (PST hours)
Contract Duration: 1 year
Role Overview:
On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Researcher consultant. This role applies a diverse range of research methods to uncover key user insights throughout the product development cycle under the guidance of a research lead. Collaborates closely with cross-functional product teams to align research efforts with strategic goals and key questions. Partners with fellow researchers to execute end-to-end studies, including study planning, participant recruitment, and data synthesis. Delivers actionable insights and communicates findings to relevant stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Employs various qualitative and quantitative research methods to generate user insights.
- Translates product team objectives into structured research plans.
- Independently conducts studies such as ethnographic explorations, one-on-one interviews, and usability testing, with mentorship support.
- Produces research reports and actionable recommendations; presents findings to stakeholders with confidence.
- Fosters strong collaboration with researchers and cross-functional partners in Design, Product Management, and Engineering.
- Demonstrates a growth mindset and curiosity about human behavior and decision-making.
- Generates insights that inform ideation and evaluate design effectiveness.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience in user experience, applied research, or product development; or Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience; or PhD with relevant experience.
- Proficient in conducting in-depth interviews, focus groups, concept testing, and usability testing.
- Hands-on experience with primary research execution.
- Skilled in translating research findings into strategic narratives.
- Experience in consumer products, consumer insights, or product development.
- Academic background in a human behavior-related field such as Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Neuroscience, Communication, Information Science, Media Studies, Computer Science, or Economics.
How to Apply:
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Email:
Please email Lindsay at Lindsay.Hollyman@brainhunter.com with an attached copy of your CV.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.