User Experience Researcher - Accessibility & Assistive Tech

Shepherd Center; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd Center is seeking a User Experience Researcher to lead data collection and analysis for disability-focused technology projects. You will design studies, recruit participants, ensure data integrity, and prepare reports and manuscripts for publication and grant proposals.

The role requires collaboration with sponsors and internal teams to advance accessibility efforts and ensure regulatory compliance. Strong communication and writing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in related fields; strong research background.
• Two years of research, engineering, or clinical experience preferred.
• Experience conducting user-centered or user experience research for product development.
• Ability to engage with external stakeholders and coordinate with research/clincial teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of research studies on accessibility and product usability.
• Coordinate quantitative and qualitative data collection for projects.
• Write research reports, papers, articles, and presentations.
• Recruit and interact with research participants.
• Maintain detailed study records and project management files.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical writing

Organizational skills

Accessibility knowledge

Participant recruitment

Cross-functional collaboration

Productivity software,

Education

Master’s degree in HCI/health/design/related field

Bachelor’s degree in psychology/public-health/engineering or related

Tools

SPSS

Quantitative data analysis software

Job description

Shepherd Center is seeking a User Experience Researcher to lead data collection and analysis for disability-focused technology projects. You will design studies, recruit participants, ensure data integrity, and prepare reports and manuscripts for publication and grant proposals.

The role requires collaboration with sponsors and internal teams to advance accessibility efforts and ensure regulatory compliance. Strong communication and writing skills are essential.