Researcher

Akkodis is seeking a Researcher for a Contract job with a client in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in qualitative and quantitative UX research, research strategy, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership, along with a proven ability to manage complex research initiatives and deliver actionable insights.

Rate Range: $67/hour to $69/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Researcher Job Responsibilities Include:

• Partner with stakeholders, business leaders, and internal research teams to define project scope, establish research objectives, and develop comprehensive research plans aligned with business goals.

• Oversee the development and quality of research materials including screeners, discussion guides, surveys, moderation guides, consent forms, and supporting documentation to ensure alignment with project objectives.

• Design, conduct, and manage qualitative and quantitative UX research studies utilizing a variety of methodologies including interviews, usability testing, surveys, field studies, diary studies, and other user-centered research techniques.

• Lead and mentor research teams by providing strategic guidance, ensuring project quality, managing timelines, and supporting successful delivery of research initiatives.

• Analyze research findings and translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations that drive product, business, and customer experience decisions.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Factors, Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, User Experience, Market Research, Social Sciences, or a related field.

• A minimum of eight years of experience in UX Research, Market Research, Customer Research, Human Factors, or a related research discipline.

• Demonstrated expertise conducting both qualitative and quantitative research and selecting appropriate methodologies based on business and product objectives.

• Proven experience leading medium to large research teams while managing multiple concurrent projects and stakeholder relationships.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize large amounts of data into meaningful business recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Human Factors, Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, User Experience, Market Research, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.

• Experience scaling research programs, expanding research capabilities, and building research practices within growing organizations.

• Strong stakeholder management experience with the ability to influence strategic decisions through research-driven insights.

• Experience supporting digital products, customer experience initiatives, software applications, or technology-focused environments.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Vaibhav.Singh@akkodisgroup.com

Pay Details: $67.00 to $79.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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