UX Researcher

Product    ·     Brooklyn, NY     ·    Full time

About Synchron

Synchron is developing a platform of brain interface technology that transmits data in and out of the brain via devices implanted inside cerebral blood vessels using minimally invasive endovascular procedures (Neuro-Intervention).

As a leader in brain-to-machine communication, Synchron is poised to create a significant impact in its industry and to meaningfully impact many peoples’ lives. Whilst the company’s technology is maturing fast (4 clinical trial participants have already benefited from the first-generation device), there is an opportunity to help shape the company’s direction and to work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary and growing team.

We are a lean, fast-paced, passionate team pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the neurotech space to dramatically improve the quality of life of millions of people globally, and we want you to join us.

UX Researcher

Synchron is developing a suite of products that convert raw neural signals into impactful, easy-to-use experiences for patients and caregivers.

We are looking to hire an experienced UX Researcher. You will be responsible for defining and executing a range of user research initiatives to help shape the next generation of neural interface interactions.

We are a lean, fast-paced, passionate team pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the neurotech space to dramatically improve the quality of life of millions of people globally, and we want you to join us.

Responsibilities

• High level: Partner with Product and Engineering to design and develop our next generation user experiences and interfaces
• Propose, design, and conduct mixed method user-centered research studies on concurrent projects across a diverse user landscape
• Apply Human Factors Engineering (HFE) / Usability Engineering techniques to all stages of product development from design to clinical trials to market launch 
• Establish standardized UX metrics, conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis on results, and present consolidated learnings/insights to cross-functional stakeholders
• Partner with Product, Design, and Marketing to translate research findings into product roadmaps
• Stay up-to-date on latest UX publications, standards, and methods as they relate to the neural interface field 

Minimal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Human Factors, Psychology, or Sociology
• 4+ years in a UX research role at a start-up, tech company, or medical device company
• Experience with mixed method product user research design and execution, including but not limited to interviews, usability engineering, human factors analysis, surveys
• Proactive, motivated, efficient individual with demonstrated interest in the BCI/neural interface space

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in a related field
• Experience working with clinicians, physicians, people with disabilities, and caregivers
• Experience with applications of biometric data as device input types
• Previous design work with medical device companion applications

At Synchron we value our culture and the way we work together to achieve our goals. You will work amongst a group of hard-working, fun and caring people who support each other and are passionate about bringing life changing technologies to people with disabilities.

Synchron provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Synchron operates in Australia and the USA.