Senior Human-Systems Research Lead (HCI/AI)

Charles River Analytics, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Maternity/Paternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Gym allowance

Free parking

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Charles River Analytics, a GRVTY company, seeks a senior researcher in Human-Systems Integration to lead teams of researchers, designers, and engineers. You will develop new human-AI interaction concepts and oversee user-centered evaluation of prototypes.

You will build relationships with customers and sponsors, direct technical work, and contribute to proposals, reports, and publications across disciplines in support of national security and government programs.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in Human Factors, Cognitive Systems Engineering, Interaction Design, or Cognitive Science (or a related field).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience analyzing work environments and conceiving, demonstrating, and evaluating user interface(s).
• Strong written and verbal skills with proposal writing and customer interactions; DoD pursuits preferred.
• Onsite at least 3 days per week (60% onsite / 40% remote) in Cambridge, MA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow teams of researchers, designers, and software engineers to implement and evaluate user-centered solutions.
• Define, propose, and direct technical work; build relationships with customers, sponsors, and partners.
• Provide Human Systems subject matter expertise and collaborate across disciplines on new research opportunities.
• Contribute to proposals, technical reports, and research publications.
• Present work at briefings and conferences.

Skills

HCI/HSI research

Proposal writing & presentations

DoD program experience

Education

PhD or Master’s in Human Factors / Cognitive Systems / Interaction Design / Cognitive Science

Job description

Charles River Analytics, a GRVTY company, seeks a senior researcher in Human-Systems Integration to lead teams of researchers, designers, and engineers. You will develop new human-AI interaction concepts and oversee user-centered evaluation of prototypes.

You will build relationships with customers and sponsors, direct technical work, and contribute to proposals, reports, and publications across disciplines in support of national security and government programs.