Research Scientist, User Behavior & Data Analytics

OCLC, Inc.; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

On-site fitness

Job summary

OCLC in Dublin, OH, USA seeks an Associate Research Scientist to lead user behavior research, designing and conducting qualitative and quantitative studies, recruiting participants, and analyzing data to inform product development. You will prototype interfaces and contribute to open source projects as appropriate.

Candidates should have a PhD in a related field, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to work independently and with diverse teams in a research environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field.
• 3 years of research experience, including doctoral work.
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Ability to communicate in virtual and face-to-face team environments.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Project management skills.
• Experience with NVivo, SPSS, and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of using social media for research.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and complete self-directed research initiatives.
• Manage projects and meet deadlines.
• Publish findings in journals and prepare conference papers.
• Mentor research assistants and interns.
• Prepare and submit grant proposals.

Skills

Communication skills

Independence

Project management

Team collaboration

Technical liaison

Education

PhD in Library & Information Science or related

Tools

NVivo

SPSS

Microsoft Office

Job description

OCLC in Dublin, OH, USA seeks an Associate Research Scientist to lead user behavior research, designing and conducting qualitative and quantitative studies, recruiting participants, and analyzing data to inform product development. You will prototype interfaces and contribute to open source projects as appropriate.

Candidates should have a PhD in a related field, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to work independently and with diverse teams in a research environment.