Research Associate (HMDs)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Singapore seeks a skilled researcher to design and conduct experiments on head-mounted devices (HMDs). Candidates should hold a Master's degree in Human Factors Engineering or a related field and demonstrate experience in usability testing and human factors research. Responsibilities include analyzing usability data and working collaboratively on device design improvements. Strong interpersonal skills are essential. Shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, Industrial or Interaction Design.
• Experience in human factors research, especially for HMDs.
• Strong publication record in relevant conferences and journals.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments for HMDs.
• Collect and analyze usability data.
• Collaborate on cross-disciplinary teams for device enhancements.

Skills

Human Factors Engineering

Usability Testing

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Usability evaluation tools

Data acquisition techniques

Job description

The Hyundai-NTU-A*STAR Corporate Lab brings together a wide cross-disciplinary approach to advanced manufacturing technologies, involving multiple A*STAR research institutes and NTU colleges and schools, such as the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE), the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), and the College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS).

Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct experiments to evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness, and comfort of head-mounted devices (HMDs).
• Collect, process, and analyze behavioral and subjective usability data.
• Utilize physiological sensors (e.g., EEG, eye-tracking) to assess the workload and mental state of operators during operations.
• Develop and apply human-centered usability evaluation metrics for HMD performance.
• Define specifications for custom HMDs with emphasis on usability, comfort, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams (hardware and software) to enhance device design and functionality.
• Support iterative prototyping, evaluation, and integration of HMDs into real assembly environments.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, Industrial or Interaction Design, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in human factors research, with a focus on industrial applications of HMDs.
• Strong academic record with publications in international conferences and journals.
• Solid expertise in user-centered design principles and usability testing methodologies.
• Proficiency with usability evaluation tools, data acquisition techniques, and data analysis methods.
• Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.