UX Researcher

August 27

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Education • Non-profit • Science

PLOS is a non-profit organization on a mission to drive open science forward with measurable, meaningful change in research publishing, policy, and practice. Building on a strong legacy of pioneering innovation, PLOS continues to be a catalyst, reimagining models to meet open science principles, removing barriers and promoting inclusion in knowledge creation and sharing. They cover all scientific disciplines with a focus on fundamental and applied research across life, health, sustainability, engineering, and technology, ensuring that research outputs are rigorous, reliable, and accessible to all.

51 - 200 employees

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

🔬 Science

📋 Description

• PLOS is a non-profit organization on a mission to drive open science forward with measurable, meaningful change in research publishing, policy, and practice. • As a UX Researcher, you will uncover valuable user insights and turn them into practical strategic recommendations using qualitative and quantitative data. • Conduct in-depth interviews, surveys, ethnographic studies, usability testing, and other research methods. • Synthesize and analyze research findings to generate actionable insights. • Establish, implement and oversee a research program and work closely with product teams and designers, mentoring designers and contributing to the emerging design system.

🎯 Requirements

• Expertise in a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research methods, with proven ability to apply them effectively across diverse situations. • Knowledge of scholarly publishing and/or scientific research would be desirable. • Ability to work independently. • Related degree is preferred. • Previous experience and a strong portfolio are required.

🏖️ Benefits

• UK: • Private medical insurance • Life assurance • Income protection • Personal accident insurance • Pension with up to 10% employer match • 25 days holidays, market competitive Maternity and Paternity leave • Birthday and three winter holidays days off • 2 days paid time off for volunteering per year • Fully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home office