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Your role and responsibilities
Responsibilities:
* Research Planning and Execution: In this role you will develop comprehensive research plans and execute user research studies utilizing a range of qualitative and quantitative methodologies (e.g., exploratory interviews, competitive analysis, concept testing, value proposition testing, feature prioritization research, usability testing), adapting research approaches to accommodate emerging project requirements and fast-paced timelines.
* Data Analysis and Insight Development: A critical aspect of this job is the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret a range of data types to identify key findings, patterns, and insights. You should also communicate these insights effectively through compelling presentations and written reports that clearly deliver value to the business.
* User Advocacy and Empathy: You will need to serve as a passionate advocate for the user in team meetings, conversations, and presentations, ensuring that user feedback, needs, and pain points are consistently prioritized and considered in product development decisions.
* Strategic Leadership and Vision: This role requires the development of strategic research initiatives, contribution to research roadmaps, and thought leadership to drive the evolution of the organisation's user experience design strategy.
* Cross-functional Collaboration, Alignment and Effective Communication: In this role you will need to foster and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders, including designers, product managers, engineers, and executives, to ensure that user research insights are effectively integrated into product development decisions.
* Staying Current with Industry Trends and Best Practices: You will be expected to remain up to date with the latest developments in UX research methodologies, industry trends, and best practices, applying this knowledge to continually enhance research processes, deliverables, and the overall quality of user research insights.
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Master's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
* 5+ years of experience in UX research or a related field.
* Expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
* Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
* Strong leadership skills, with experience leading/mentoring other UX researchers.
* Very good communication and presentation skills.
* Ability to work across cross-functional teams.
* Experience managing all research design and implementation stages.
Preferred technical and professional experience
* Agile Methodology Experience: Experience working in highly agile/scrum environments.
* Domain Expertise: Especially in AI, Automation or Application development.
* Ownership and Adaptability: The ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and thrive in fast-paced environments.
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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS
Job Title: Advisory User Researcher
Job ID: 11008
City / Township / Village: Dublin
State / Province: Dublin
Country: Ireland
Work arrangement: Hybrid
Area of work: Design & UX
Employment type: Regular
Position type: Professional
No Travel
Company: (1679) Software Labs Campus Unlimited Company
Shift: General (daytime)
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