UX Designer & Research Specialist
User experience researcher job in Rosemont, IL
Our client is looking to add a UX Designer & Research Specialist who can embed user empathy, data-driven insight, and design excellence into every step of our digital experience. You'll partner with the existing UX designer in a collaborative, hands-on role to lift overall UX maturity, challenge assumptions, and improve usability across both external and internal systems.
Responsibilities:
• Collaborate closely with the existing UX designer as well as work independently to develop design systems, patterns, and standards.
• Translate insights and requirements into wireframes, flows, prototypes, and UI mockups using Figma (desktop + cloud).
• Plan, conduct, and analyze usability studies, user interviews, surveys, and other research to uncover pain points, behaviors, and opportunities.
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative findings into actionable insights, personas, user journeys, and research reports.
• Conduct design reviews, provide critique, and iterate based on feedback and test results.
• Advocate for UX excellence by cultivating relationships with business owners, proactively communicating progress and insights, and effectively influencing stakeholders and product decisions to ensure user-centric outcomes.
• Serve as a UX champion-presenting research findings and design rationale to stakeholders at all levels to build understanding and inspire action.
• Work on both external member portals and internal web apps, helping to converge UX across legacy and new tools.
• Monitor usage, metrics, and feedback post-launch to iterate and validate design improvements.
• Demonstrate ownership and strategic foresight by independently planning, scoping, and executing user research and design projects aligned with business goals.
• Navigate ambiguity with flexibility and sound judgment, managing multiple priorities and adapting to an evolving environment.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 3+ years of experience in UX/UI design and research (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience conducting qualitative user research (interviews, usability testing) and interpreting results.
• Strong ability to turn research insights into design deliverables (wireframes, prototypes, flows).
• Proficiency in Figma (desktop + cloud).
• Excellent communication and persuasion skills-able to present findings to non-UX audiences, influence decisions, and proactively provide updates.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a lean team.
• Detail orientation, strong problem-solving skills, and empathy for end users.
• Familiarity with accessibility (WCAG) and inclusive design principles.
• Portfolio that demonstrates both research thinking and design output.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 3+ years of experience in healthcare benefits.
• 2+ years of experience using Azure DevOps
• 2+ years of experience on CRM implementations
• Experience working in a nonprofit, public sector, or small team environment.
• Experience building or contributing to design systems or component libraries.
• Formal education in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Design, or related field.
The anticipated hourly rate range for this position is ($60-70/hr). Actual hourly rate will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, retirement and/or other benefits are available after a waiting period.
UX Designer
User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL
Job Title: UX Designer
Role Type: 4+ Months Contract
Responsibilities:
Define and communicate the design vision, strategy, and roadmap for the ULTRUS software suite - ensuring alignment with business objectives (e.g., compliance, sustainability, product lifecycle management) and the evolving needs of enterprise users.
Conduct and synthesize research (user, market, competitive, regulatory) and generate strategic insights that inform new product directions, feature prioritization, service ecosystems, workflows and design system evolution.
Develop strategic artifacts including service blueprints, experience maps, ecosystem diagrams, journey maps, business model canvases, product-service system frameworks, and strategic design principles for the portfolio.
Partner with product management and engineering to translate strategic design direction into actionable design execution - including guiding UX/UI, information architecture, interaction models, content strategy, cross-platform consistency and modular design system governance.
Elevate the experience of ULTRUS by ensuring consistent, enterprise-grade design language, coherent UI/UX patterns, scalable design system components, and a unified user experience across modules (e.g., compliance, sustainability, learning, energy).
Facilitate cross-functional design workshops, co-creation sessions, stakeholder alignment meetings and customer insights engagements to ensure design decisions tie directly to business value, user outcomes and market differentiation.
Establish and evolve methodologies, processes and governance for design strategy within the software organization - ensuring design is embedded throughout the lifecycle, from concept through launch and iteration.
Measure and articulate the impact of design strategy on key outcomes (user engagement, adoption, time-to-value, business KPIs, brand perception) and use data to iterate on strategy and design decisions.
Mentor and influence other designers, UX researchers, service designers and product stakeholders to build design maturity within the organization.
Qualification:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Design, Interaction Design, Service Design, HCI, Business Strategy, or related field; or equivalent experience.
7+ years (or appropriate level) of experience in design strategy, service design, experience design, product design or related roles-ideally in enterprise SaaS, complex workflows, regulatory/industrial domains or digital transformation.
Proven track record of translating user research, market insights and business objectives into strategic design direction and executing that into tangible design outcomes (journeys, ecosystems, service blueprints, modular design systems).
Experience working with enterprise users and complex domains (compliance, sustainability, supply chain, EHS, data-intensive workflows) is highly desirable.
Strong ability to communicate strategic and visual narratives effectively to executive stakeholders-able to present compelling design rationale, business impact and road-map alignment.
Comfortable working in ambiguity and able to lead initiatives that shape new directions, influence cross-functional groups and drive change in large organizations.
Excellent collaboration skills-partnering with product management, engineering, research, marketing and operations.
Familiarity with design and prototyping tools (Figma, Miro, etc.), as well as an understanding of modular design systems, design tokens, component libraries and UX architecture.
Passion for mission-driven work, especially around sustainability, safety, responsible innovation, and software that serves enterprises and global users.
User Experience Designer
User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL
USG is an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions. For over 120 years, Chicago-based USG has developed award-winning wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing, and roofing products that enable customers to build outstanding spaces where people live, work, and play. With over 8,700 employees across North America and operations around the world, we are steadfastly committed to our core values: safety, innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, and efficiency.
We're big enough that our professionals have the resources to make a difference, yet small enough that you're not just a number. You'll work on key initiatives and build strong relationships across the company that will position USG for growth into the future.
USG offers work-life balance, specialist and general/managerial career paths, promotion from within, exceptional benefits, and incredible long-term career opportunities for the right professional. Each year, we have hundreds of employees who celebrate milestone anniversaries with us.
Role Summary:
We are seeking a talented User Experience Designer to join our dynamic team. This role involves designing user-centered solutions that enhance the overall experience for both customers and internal users. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to create intuitive and engaging user experiences, leveraging user research and data analysis to drive design decisions. Your work will involve understanding user needs, defining user flows, and creating wireframes and prototypes that bring ideas to life.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with Teams:
Work with Product Managers, Engineers, Architects, QA, and other UX team members to design experiences for customers and internal users.
Partner with other UX and UI Designers to align patterns, priorities, and cross-functional experiences.
User Research and Design:
Conduct user research through interviews, surveys, usability testing, and data analysis to gain deep insights into user needs and behaviors.
Facilitate discussions with users and partners to define experience needs.
Create early-stage concepts to facilitate discussion, feedback, and alignment.
Design wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and detailed user flows to translate requirements and user needs into tangible interaction designs.
Evaluate and Improve Experiences:
Evaluate current experiences and provide recommendations for improvement.
Conduct evaluative user testing, secondary research, and session replay analysis to improve experiences.
Documentation and Communication:
Develop detailed documentation for design deliverables and standards.
Communicate design decisions, rationale, and direction when presenting work.
Document data processes and structure for effective cross-collaborative use.
Manage Web Experience:
Manage the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and administration of the website portfolio.
Produce and publish new digital content creatively.
Perform enhancements to existing systems and develop new features for web applications.
Develop and refine procedures for repeatable success.
Analytics and Optimization:
Develop, evaluate, and oversee the implementation of A/B testing.
Monitor and analyze website traffic for insights to drive customer acquisition.
Understand all aspects of our platform including frontend and backend technologies.
Audit content to ensure accuracy and consistency across brands.
Qualifications:
5+ years of demonstrated UX experience working with Agile product teams; enterprise B2B experience preferred.
Formal education in Human-Centered Design, Design Methods, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience designing and solving problems for complex business processes.
Proficiency in wireframing, design, and testing tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar.
Experience designing for responsive web solutions and complex internal tools.
Strong communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills.
Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Experience with content management systems (CMS) and web analytics providers such as Google Analytics.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze raw data, draw conclusions, and develop actionable recommendations.
Experience using and contributing to pattern libraries and design systems.
Initiative to plan and execute work with attention to detail.
Work samples that show how you break down complexity, empathize with the user, and balance user needs, requirements, and technical considerations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with eCommerce, inventory management, or physical product UI.
Understanding of website architecture, internal website search, and URL structure.
Experience in participating in defining value-added platforms to support business initiatives.
Working knowledge of SEO, SEM, and social media acquisition tactics.
Experience in image editing tools such as Adobe Photoshop, XD, Figma, and/or Illustrator.
Bachelor's, Associate's, or certificate in Marketing, Communications, User Experience, or a related field is a plus.
Ability to keep track of developments in web technology and industry trends.
Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.
Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.
Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values - innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety - have helped us become the company we are today.
EOE including disability/veteran
UX Researcher, Quantitative
User experience researcher job in Springfield, IL
Our UX Research team is designing for the global spectrum of human needs, which requires us to deeply understand the behaviors of the people behind them. Our researchers tackle some of the most complex challenges to gain deeper insights into how people interact with each other and the world around them, and work collaboratively to contribute new ideas to products that impact the experiences of billions of people on a global scale. This job description represents different full-time roles across Meta.We use a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods to accomplish our goals, including surveys, focus groups, field studies, usability tests, and 1:1 interviews. We value a wide range of perspectives and stem from many different perspectives, approaches, experiences and backgrounds.We're looking for excellent communicators who are knowledgeable about research devoted to understanding people, and curious about the relationship between technology and society. They will also need to be comfortable in a fast-moving organization, open-minded about learning new research methods, committed to high-quality and rigorous research, and focused on influencing the future of Meta.
**Required Skills:**
UX Researcher, Quantitative Responsibilities:
1. Work closely with product and business teams to identify research topics
2. Act as a thought leader in the domain of research, while advocating for the people who could use our products
3. Design and execute end-to-end custom primary research using a wide variety of methods
4. Design studies that address both user behavior and attitudes
5. Ability to work independently and autonomously
6. Effectively manage and prioritize research plans through ambiguous and fast-changing environments, align and efficiently execute critical insights and work with a large group of stakeholders
7. Communicate results and illustrate suggestions in compelling and creative ways
8. Work cross-functionally with design, product management, content strategy, engineering and marketing
9. Generate insights that both fuel ideation and evaluate designs
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
10. Bachelor's degree with 10+ years' of relevant experience in user experience, applied research and/or product research and development or a Master's degree and 8+ years' relevant experience, or PhD and 5+ year relevant experience
11. Experience coding with R, SQL, STATA, SPSS or equivalent
12. Experience with survey design and response effects
13. Experience applying statistical analysis methods such as Regressions, ANOVA, and T-Tests
14. Interest in and experience executing hands-on, primary research
15. Experience translating research findings into strategic narratives
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
16. Degrees in a human behavior related field, such as Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Information Science, Media Studies, Computer Science, or Economics
17. Experience with consumer products, consumer insights, or product development
**Public Compensation:**
$163,000/year to $226,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
Auto-ApplyStaff Experience Resarcher
User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL
The Company PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.
We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.
We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade.
Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do - and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.
Job Summary:
We're seeking a Staff Experience Researcher - Experience Measurement who combines strong expertise in quantitative UX research with a passion for understanding user needs at scale.
As a Staff Experience Researcher specializing in Experience Measurement, you'll be responsible for executing and optimizing measurement frameworks that connect customer feedback to behavioral and financial data. You'll leverage large-scale data analytics, advanced statistical methods, and customer listening posts to generate actionable insights that drive strategic product decisions for a product domain.
You will report to a Director of Experience Research and be a member of our diverse Global Customer Insights organization, where we act as strategic partners, ensuring the business starts and ends with customer needs.
Job Description:
Essential Responsibilities:
* Develop clear plans and priorities to gather insights and make data-driven decisions to meet team performance
* Perform more-complex analysis using highly specialized product knowledge and advanced business expertise
* Lead functional projects and programs that enhance user experiences based on research findings.
* Design methodologies including user testing, surveys and data analysis understanding of business needs and industry trends
* Develop and implement research methodologies that optimize user testing and data collection processes.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of research practices and team efficiencies.
Expected Qualifications:
* 5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualification:
* Advanced degree (Master's or PhD preferred) in, Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, Statistics, Economics, Data Analytics, or related quantitative field
* Strong expertise in statistical analysis, modeling, and quantitative research methods
* Proficiency in analytical tools including SQL, Python, R, and visualization platforms like Tableau or Power BI
* Experience with customer experience platforms, survey tools (Qualtrics), and data collection methodologies
* Understanding of experimental design, A/B testing, and longitudinal research approaches
* Proven ability to design, execute, and analyze quantitative research studies aimed at understanding and measuring customer experience
* Experience working with measurement frameworks and supporting scalable research programs
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to work effectively across teams
* Demonstrated ability to influence product teams and drive improvements through data-driven insights
* Experience supporting and mentoring junior researchers
* Proven ability to present quantitative findings in clear, compelling formats for diverse audiences
Subsidiary:
PayPal
Travel Percent:
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* PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.
The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit *******************************
The US national annual pay range for this role is $137,500 to $236,500
PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit ************************************
For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.
Our Benefits:
At PayPal, we're committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can't do this without our most important asset-you. That's why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.
We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit *******************************
Who We Are:
Click Here to learn more about our culture and community.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at ****************************************.
Belonging at PayPal:
Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.
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We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don't hesitate to apply.
Mixed Methods UX Researcher - Sr. Associate
User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL
Bring your industry trends and knowledge to our team and shape exceptional user experiences through cutting-edge research, influencing product design and functionality.
As a Senior UX Researcher within the Global Banking team, you will employ the Design Thinking methodology to cultivate a deep understanding of our product users. Collaborating closely with both local and international multidisciplinary teams, you will be responsible for delivering top-tier, comprehensive research deliverables in a dynamic, fast-paced setting. Your role will also involve supporting the creation of premier digital products and services.
Job responsibilities
Plan and execute UX research tasks to align with our product timelines
Advocate for user needs while understanding their connections to our business goals and desired outcomes
Create compelling, multimedia visualizations to highlight insights that provide recommendations, inspire and direct design, and help shape product roadmaps
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of researchers, product and content designers, product managers, subject matter experts, and engineers
Organize and document research processes, operations, and outputs to share with other teams
Conduct statistical analyses of behavioral/background/meta data
Share knowledge with, educate, and influence stakeholders about UX research processes and best practices to optimize our operations and elevate our organization
Build research surveys, analyze data, and develop reports and presentations designed to translate complex findings for varied audiences
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Bachelor's degree or higher in Interaction Design, User Experience (UX) Design, Service Design, Visual Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), a social science, or related fields
3+ years of work experience in the UX research field, with at least some experience working on large and complex products
Samples of work demonstrating relevant experience (an online research portfolio or work sample links in résumé), especially on strategic UX research projects
Experience in planning and conducting different types of research including foundational, generative, and evaluative research at multiple points in the product development lifecycle
Deep understanding of the Design Thinking methodology
Formal training in running higher-level statistical analyses; experience using R
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate and document research findings through artifacts and presentations
Familiarity with UX research tools (UserTesting, Dscout, etc.)
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Experience in planning and facilitating Design Thinking workshops
Familiarity with the financial domain
Familiarity with UX design tools such as Figma and the Adobe suite
Familiarity with Google Analytics, Matomo, or other web analytics platforms
Auto-ApplyMachine Learning Researcher
User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL
Job DescriptionBelvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm proudly headquartered in downtown Chicago, with a satellite office in Boulder, Colorado. Our teams work hard to provide liquidity to the market through their market-making activities by combining their deep expertise in commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and equity index options with a cutting-edge technological system. Our trading models and software systems are continually developed, optimized, and upgraded in order to stay competitive in an ever-changing market. We work closely with our technology team to continuously and iteratively improve our proprietary solutions. High-performance proprietary development is the source of our success and competitive advantage at Belvedere, further fueling our passion for performance. We are a team driven by intellectual curiosity, seeking answers that will change not only how we trade in this technological age, but also the future landscape of the trading industry. We place a high premium on defining, developing, and deploying high-performance trading software using a team-based, holistic development approach. We are looking for passionate team members whose contributions will be critical to our continued success.
This role is focused on developing and refining self-adaptive, feedback-driven models that can learn from and react to rapidly changing environments, potentially replacing or augmenting human decision-making. You'll be joining a collaborative team of researchers and engineers, working on cutting-edge ML applications in a high-impact domain. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for solving complex challenges, we'd love to hear from you.What you'll do
Research and develop machine learning models for real-time, closed-loop systems with feedback
Embrace the uncertainty persistent in the marketplace to balance the risk-reward in each individual trade
Design and test adaptive algorithms capable of evolving with incoming data and shifting regimes
Build models that simulate or replace human decision-making in complex, uncertain systems
Integrate control theory principles to improve model stability, responsiveness, and robustness
Collaborate with engineers to deploy research into production environments with real-time constraints
Continuously iterate and improve models based on system performance and market dynamics
Communicate findings and methodologies clearly with other researchers, engineers, and stakeholders
Develop best machine learning practices for larger quantitative group
What you'll need
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
5+ years of experience applying machine learning in feedback-loop systems, robotics, autonomous decision-making, or control systems
Familiarity in dealing with uncertainty in problem statements
Strong knowledge of machine learning algorithms, especially in reinforcement learning, online learning, or adaptive control, with practical experience deploying ML models in production
Solid programming skills in Python (preferred), and experience with ML libraries like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX
Strong analytical thinking and a track record of tackling open-ended, systems-level problems
Demonstrated ability to work with Data Engineers to deliver robust data pipelines
Financial market knowledge is a plus, but not required (we value technical depth and research excellence first and foremost)
Active team player motivated by a fast-paced environment and conviction to focus on difficult, long-duration problems that require iteration
Availability to work in a hybrid structure out of our Chicago or Boulder offices
Additionally, certain positions at Belvedere Trading are eligible for discretionary bonuses. Our employees have access to a variety of benefits, which can be found on our website here.
In addition, depending on the scope of your role and responsibilities, your continued employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of compliance-related certifications during the onboarding process or throughout your tenure with Team Belvedere.
Women and underrepresented groups frequently apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to break that mold and apply. No candidate is perfect; all have a lot to offer. We welcome your application.
Core ValuesThe secret to our award-winning culture is our Core Values: Team Belvedere, Me in Team, Own It, Build Rockets, and Passionate Discourse. We embody these values every day. Our StanceBelvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for its employees. Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military, and veteran status is prohibited. Belvedere encourages initiatives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. Belvedere is committed to providing a positive environment in which team members are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy. Our firm believes in a dynamic culture of inclusion and diversity, where people thrive on individual and organizational characteristics, values, experiences, and backgrounds. Please note that Belvedere Trading does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of Team Belvedere. No phone calls, please.
Hybrid Work StructureThis position will be based in either Chicago, Illinois or Boulder, Colorado, with the option to work in a hybrid structure with a minimum of three days in the office.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Campus Crypto Researcher (Full-time)
User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL
About Jump and Jump Crypto Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.
Jump Crypto, the crypto division of Jump Trading Group, is committed to building and standing up critical infrastructure needed to catalyze the growth of the crypto ecosystem. We're builders, partners, and traders who take a long-term view of crypto's prospects and operate to unlock the full potential of open, community-driven networks. Since our inception as a skunkworks intern project in late 2015, we've grown into a dynamic and seasoned team of high performing players across a range of functions. Today, we play an important role in the development of some of the largest and most innovative crypto communities.
As a Campus [Intern / Full-time] Researcher at Jump Crypto, you will have the opportunity to partner with senior Leaders of Jump Crypto and other senior researchers to help shape the direction of our strategic efforts. The Researcher role is dynamic. Depending on your strengths and interests, you may be looking for macro-level trends that will inform the group's future efforts, heads down on a nuanced issue advising our engineers or partners, producing valuable research reports, or advising our business development team on partnerships. You'll use your deep knowledge of the crypto industry, computer science, distributed systems, consensus algorithms, networking, game theory and other disciplines relevant to blockchain technology to help identify, vet, and propose new business initiatives. The ideal candidate will know their strengths and contribute deeply to areas where they believe they can add the most value.
What You'll Do:
* Monitor the broader crypto landscape and identify new opportunities for Jump Crypto.
* Translate industry trends into actionable architecture, product, or investment strategy.
* Aggregate information from technical repositories, research reports, white papers, industry relationships, Jump Crypto's own data, as well as anecdotal feedback from our team or partners to produce valuable content, recommendations, or general advice to guide our group's strategy.
* Look to empower the broader Jump Crypto team through great research that facilitates better deals, more robust product insights for our engineers, and more strategic partnerships for our investment team.
* Make material contributions to Jump Crypto's partners through direct contributions or advice on code, tokenomics modeling, strategy, and other areas.
* Produce actionable insights on incomplete data to drive decision making on investments and product strategy.
* Identify early-stage opportunities for our investments, engineering, market making, and trading operations.
* Feed research insights on new trends (such as MEV) or projects back to the group through strong writing or effective presentations.
* Other duties as assigned or needed.
Skills You'll Need:
* Obsessed with the crypto industry and willing to follow its ever-evolving landscape to help guide the group's efforts optionally on macro-level strategy or specific project architecture.
* Well versed in one, or many disciplines material to blockchain development including, but not limited to, smart contracts, cryptography, crypto-economics, networking, consensus algorithms, distributed systems, and other related technologies.
* An excellent communicator across both written and verbal channels, and able to effectively convey technical concepts clearly to the appropriate audience.
* Able to balance open-ended, blue-sky research with actionable results.
* Excited by the prospect of working in a fast-paced and lean organization with evolving focuses and priorities.
* Kind, communicative, resourceful, self-sufficient, and able to work with internal and external stakeholders.
* Reliable and predictable availability.
The estimated base salary for this role is $200,000 per year.
Benefits include:
* Private Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
* Travel Medical Insurance
* Group Pension Scheme
* Group Life Assurance and Income Protection Schemes
* Paid Parental Leave
* Parking and Commuter Benefits
Auto-ApplyEmpirical Research - Finance
User experience researcher job in Evanston, IL
Department: Kellogg Finance The Kellogg Finance Department is looking for highly skilled and motivated individuals to work as full-time Empirical Research Associates for a period of at least one year. We will review applications on a rolling basis, with a target initial review on October 31, 2025. (We will also continue reviewing applications received after that date until the positions are filled.)
The position entails close collaboration on a number of finance projects with specific members of the department. Specifically, we are recruiting in the following areas (listed in alphabetical order by faculty sponsor); details are included in the attached pages for each position. Please indicate by checking boxes on the accompanying form the area(s) you are most interested in:
* Empirical Corporate and Business History. Faculty sponsor: Carola Frydman
* Finance and Development (2 positions). Faculty sponsors: Sean Higgins, Dean Karlan, Jacopo Ponticelli.
* Labor and Finance, Data, Payments, and Competition in Financial Intermediation. Faculty sponsors: Maddalena Ronchi, Lulu Wang.
* Empirical Corporate/Household Finance, Innovation, and Labor Economics. Faculty sponsors: David Matsa, Filippo Mezzanotti.
* Macro-Finance, Technology and Labor. Faculty sponsors: Dmitris Papanikolaou, Bryan Seegmiller.
* Empirical Research Generalist (2 positions). Faculty sponsor: Varies by project.
Research duties vary, but may include: performing statistical analyses on large databases utilizing Stata, MATLAB, Python, R and other programming languages; designing and running experiments; scraping data from websites and non-traditional data sources; conducting literature reviews; and writing up results for presentations and publications. Previous holders of this position have participated in graduate courses at Northwestern during their time as research fellows (including macroeconomics, microeconomics, asset pricing, and real analysis) and gone on to top Ph.D. programs in economics and finance including Chicago, Princeton, Kellogg, MIT, NYU, Stanford, UC Berkeley, and Yale.
The ideal candidate will have a strong quantitative background and programming skills, and the ability to work independently. Prior background in economics or finance is useful but not necessary; we welcome candidates with strong technical backgrounds who are looking for more exposure in these fields. This opportunity is ideal for candidates looking to develop their empirical and theoretical skills in preparation for pursuing a graduate program in economics or finance.
Please attach the following to your application:
* The form indicating which position(s) you are interested in applying to.
* A cover letter briefly describing your career or academic goals, your experience as research assistant or other experience with economic research (e.g., senior thesis), and a description of your programming background;
* A current CV;
* Complete undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial is fine).
The starting date is negotiable, but it should be no later than July 1, 2026. Salary Compensation is $25.55 per hour, and we provide standard benefits such as health insurance. Note for international applicants: Kellogg will provide the research fellow with the necessary J-1 Research Scholar visa, subject to USCIS rules and regulations.
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Positions (listed in alphabetical order by faculty sponsors)
1) Empirical Corporate and Business History. Faculty sponsor: Carola Frydman.
The position involves close collaboration on research projects on topics related to the evolution of business and financial markets over the long run, including financial and labor market inclusion, corporate governance, innovation, antitrust, and family enterprises. Research associates are expected to actively participate in project meetings and discussions with existing research teams.
Research duties include:
* Performing statistical analyses on large databases utilizing Stata, Python, or R
* Utilizing OCR tools, data parsing, AI, and text analysis to create novel datasets (e.g., based on historical records)
* Writing up results for presentations and publications
* Conducting literature reviews
2) Finance and Development (2 positions). Faculty sponsors: Dean Karlan, Jacopo Ponticelli, Sean Higgins.
Our research topics include financial development, financial inclusion, FinTech, climate finance in developing countries, and law and finance. For more information on the types of research projects you would be working on, please visit our websites.
Research duties include:
* Performing statistical analyses on large databases utilizing Stata, Python, or R
* Designing and running experiments
* Writing up results for presentations and publications
* Conducting literature reviews
3) Labor and Finance; Data, Payments, and Competition in Financial Intermediation. Faculty sponsors: Maddalena Ronchi, Lulu Wang.
The position entails close collaboration on a number of projects covering topics at the intersection between labor economics, personnel economics, and finance, often with a focus on inequality, and projects on industrial organization of the financial sector (for example, what are the effects of competition between payment systems? How is alternative data being used in consumer finance? And why are financial institutions so broad in their scope?). For more information on the types of research projects you would be working on, please visit our websites.
Research duties include:
* Performing statistical analyses on large databases utilizing Stata, Python, or R
* Data scraping from websites and other non-traditional data sources (e.g. historical records, contracts, etc.)
* Writing up results for presentations and publications
* Conducting literature reviews
4) Empirical Corporate/Household Finance, Innovation, and Labor Economics. Faculty sponsors: David Matsa and Filippo Mezzanotti.
Research topics include corporate finance, household finance, innovation, labor economics, and financial technology (FinTech). For more information on the types of research projects you would be working on, please visit our websites.
Research duties include:
* Performing statistical analyses on large databases utilizing Stata, Python, and R
* Data scraping from websites and other non-traditional data sources (e.g., historical records, contracts, etc.)
* Conducting literature reviews
* Writing up results for presentations and publications
5) Macro-Finance, Technology and Labor. Faculty sponsors: Dimitris Papanikolaou and Bryan Seegmiller.
Research topics primarily center on studying the impacts of artificial intelligence and other technologies on the risks faced by workers and firms, but may also cover other topics broadly in the intersection of technology, labor, and macro-finance. For more information on the types of research projects you would be working on, please visit the websites of Professors Papanikolaou and Seegmiller.
Research duties include:
* Performing statistical analyses on large databases using Stata or Python
* Implementing Python-based machine learning and natural language processing tools to create economic measures from textual data
* Some economic modeling may be involved (including solving models by hand or programming dynamic models)
* Writing up results for presentations and publications
6) Empirical Research Generalist. Faculty sponsor: Varies by project.
The position entails close collaboration on a number of finance projects with several members of the department. Research duties vary, but may include: performing statistical analyses on large databases utilizing Stata, MATLAB, Python, R and other programming languages; designing and running experiments; programming simulations of theoretical models; and proving theoretical results. Research fellows work on a variety of projects simultaneously. Prior research topics have included, among others, the importance of information on trade relations, the effect of credit cycles on housing markets, the impact of tail risk on security pricing, and the importance of financial frictions on unemployment.
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Researcher
User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL
Solutions for Today's Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow's Opportunities. Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership.
William Blair has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, and we continue to deepen our expertise and relationships across regions, asset classes, and markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
We are committed to our people and culture, values, clients, and local communities.
What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with employees who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients' evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries.
We strive to attract the most qualified, passionate candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and a variety of other business functions.
We work tirelessly to create an inclusive culture and take pride in fostering employees' professional and personal growth. We empower our people to bring their best thinking each day so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect.
Equally, we are proud of our long-term partnerships with the communities in which we live and work, a legacy we inherited from our founder.
We invite you to learn about how we are seeking excellence in everything we do and empowering our clients' success with passion, creativity, and rigor. For more information, visit williamblair.com.
Provide research services to all William Blair employees to support their needs in obtaining and evaluating business and competitive data to achieve their business objectives. Determine most appropriate sources and assemble information on companies, industries, mergers and acquisitions, the economy, financial markets, executives and other topics per end user requests. Synthesize research findings and prepare and package information using optimal delivery methods and formats.
Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
Develop and maintain relationships with firm employees and develop an understanding of their domestic and international business information needs. Utilize established information gathering techniques to scope research projects and determine deliverables.
Evaluate available information sources, including both free and fee-based databases, and select most appropriate sources based on user information needs.
Plan and execute short-term and in-depth research projects and analysis within established deadlines. Perform multiple research projects simultaneously, communicating with requestors on progress and issues that may impede success.
Synthesize information research and prepare and package information using optimal delivery methods and formats. Ensure that deliverables are concise, organized and consistent with Business Information quality standards.
Prepare training materials and provide instruction on research methods and resources to firm employees.
Contribute to knowledge initiatives, including identifying and evaluating new information resources, contribute to research content, and cross training with co-workers.
Ensure all work activities are in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Escalate issues or complex requests, as necessary.
Additional responsibilities as requested.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree required
Master's Degree in Library and Information Science strongly preferred
At least 3 years of experience performing research required; financial services firm experience strongly preferred
Experience with database services such as LexisNexis, Factiva, S&P Market Intelligence, Pitchbook, and LSEG Workspace preferred
Strong investigative research and analytical skills
Proficiency conducting in-depth company, biographical, multi-industry, financial, market, legal, and regulatory research
Commitment to customer service
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently in support of team goals
This role may be hybrid or remote out of the following locations: Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver or New York City.
A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at time of posting is below. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary within the specified range is based on several factors, including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and, if applicable, the location of the position.
This role is eligible for either a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance) and/or commission-based incentives.
Our featured benefit offerings include medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family & fertility benefit, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), as well as other voluntary benefits.
Salary Range$75,000-$95,000 USD
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Auto-ApplyVulnerability Researcher - Assessments & Exercises
User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL
JobID: 210672538 JobSchedule: Full time JobShift: Day Base Pay/Salary: New York,NY $152,000.00-$260,000.00; Jersey City,NJ $152,000.00-$260,000.00; Brooklyn,NY $152,000.00-$260,000.00; Chicago,IL $133,000.00-$225,000.00
As an Vulnerability Researcher - Assessments & Exercises at JPMorgan Chase in the Cybersecurity Technology & Controls line of business, you will contribute significantly to enhancing the firm's cybersecurity or resiliency posture by using industry-standard assessment methodologies and techniques to proactively identify risks and vulnerabilities in people, processes, and technology. Design and deploy risk-driven tests and simulations (or manage a highly-skilled team that does) and inform analysis to clearly outline root-causes. In this role, you will evaluate preventative controls, incident response processes, and detection capabilities, and advise cross-functional teams on security strategy and risk management.
We are seeking a dedicated vulnerability researcher to engage in advanced vulnerability analysis and research, addressing the complex demands of our mission. In this role, you will work closely with fellow researchers and defense teams to identify vulnerabilities and develop cutting-edge solutions. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, possess extensive technical curiosity, and have a strong background in reverse engineering. You will thrive in a collaborative environment, working on challenging targets to enhance our security posture.
Job responsibilities
* Design and execute testing and simulations - such as penetration tests, technical controls assessments, cyber exercises, or resiliency simulations, and contribute to the development and refinement of assessment methodologies, tools, and frameworks to ensure alignment with the firm's strategy and compliance with regulatory requirements
* Evaluate controls for effectiveness and impact on operational risk, as well as opportunities to automate control evaluation
* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive assessment reports - including detailed findings, risk assessments, and remediation recommendations - making data-driven decisions that encourage continuous improvement
* Utilize threat intelligence and security research to stay informed about emerging threats, vulnerabilities, industry best practices, and regulations. Apply this knowledge to enhance the firm's assessment strategy and risk management. Engage with peers and industry groups that share threat intelligence analytics
* Conduct in-depth vulnerability research and exploit development across a broad range of software on modern operating systems, edge devices, on premise, and open-source software.
* Reverse engineer binaries using tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja to identify novel attack surfaces and develop proof-of-concept exploits.
* Use common VR toolsets such as Fuzzers, disassemblers, debuggers, and code browsers for static and dynamic analysis.
* N-Day vulnerability analysis, patch diffing, and zero-day vulnerability research.
* Collaborate with other teams to share findings, support vulnerability triage, patch prioritization, and IOCs sharing, supporting the firm's mission requirements.
* Document research findings, proof-of-concepts, and technical workflows.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
* Obtain 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or resiliency, with demonstrated exceptional organizational skills to plan, design, and coordinate the development of offensive security testing, assessments, or simulation exercises
* Track record of discovered vulnerabilities (CVEs) in high-profile targets in at least one of the following environments: operating systems, mobile devices, web applications, browsers.
* Proven hands-on experience in vulnerability research and PoC/exploit development, reporting, and mitigating security vulnerabilities in open-source projects.
* Expertise in advanced analysis frameworks leveraging symbolic execution techniques and dynamic binary instrumentation to uncover, triage, and exploit complex software vulnerabilities.
* Hands-on proficiency exploiting complex vulnerability classes - including user-after-free, double free, type confusion - and applying advanced exploitation techniques such as heap spraying and controlled memory corruption to achieve reliable code execution.
* Strong understanding of at least two operating systems internals throughout user mode and kernel mode (Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, Android, MacOS, or iOS).
* Experience auditing large C/C++, Java, and .Net codebases combining automated static analyzers with manual review to trace data and control flow, uncover memory-safety, injection, and deserialization vulnerabilities and produce proof-of-concept code.
* Extensive reverse engineering expertise on x86/x64 and ARM/ARM64 binaries, employing IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, WinDbg, GDB, and RR for deep static/dynamic analysis and root cause vulnerability discovery.
* Knowledge of US financial services sector cybersecurity or resiliency organization practices, operations risk management processes, principles, regulations, threats, risks, and incident response methodologies
* Ability to identify systemic security or resiliency issues as they relate to threats, vulnerabilities, or risks, with a focus on recommendations for enhancements or remediation, and proficiency in multiple security assessment methodologies (e.g., Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) Top Ten, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework), offensive testing tools, or resiliency testing equivalents
* Excellent communication, collaboration, and report writing skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders across various functions and levels
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
* Bachelor's degree in computer science, or PhD in a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in a related field.
* 5+ years of experience in exploit research and development.
* Experience using Fuzzing tools such as LibFuzzer, LibAFL, AFL++, OSS-Fuzz, Syzkaller and program analysis tools such as LLVM, Angr, KLEE, Intel Pin, DynamoRIO, and Frida.
* Experience emulating embedded platforms for live debugging.
* Kernel and low-level OS development.
* Deep Linux internals knowledge (SELinux, AppArmor, Seccomp, eBPF, containers, VMs).
* Deep Windows internals knowledge (KASLR, DSE, SSDT, IDT, SMEP, SMAP, PXN, KPP, KDP, VBS, HVCI, KMCI, UMCI).
Auto-ApplyGA Research - Mathematics - Fall 2024/Spring 2025
User experience researcher job in Normal, IL
GA Research - Mathematics - Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Job no: 518128 Work type: On Campus
Title: GA Research - Mathematics - Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Division Name: Academic Affairs Department: Mathematics
Job Summary
Graduate research assistants are generally assigned to individual faculty members to assist with their research, and most of the assigned duties are tied to this research. The nature of the assistance varies by discipline and can involve a variety of activities, such as:
1. Data gathering
2. Data analysis
3. Participate in departmental seminars, workshops, and other professionally-related activities
4. Assist other faculty-specific academic activities as needed
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$737 half time, $1473 full time
Required Qualifications
1. B.S. degree in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, or related fields.
2. GPA of 3.0 or better.
3. Minimum score of 300 (computer-based) on the verbal and quantitative portions of the GRE. A minimum of 150 on the quantitative portion is required.
4. International students must have shown good academic and communication skills.
5. Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook, which can be found at *****************************************************
6. Degree-seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in the Department of Mathematics
Work Hours
Varies
Proposed Starting Date
08/16/2024
Required Applicant Documents
Resume
Statement of Purpose
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Special Instructions for Applicants
Applicants are required to provide a statement of purpose explaining the following: (1) The applicant's prior experience with course instruction and tutoring; (2) The applicant's interest in Actuarial Science, Applied Statistics, Biomathematics, Math education, or General Mathematics. (3) The applicant's mathematics, statistics, computer skills, special courses/training, courses in actuarial sciences, mathematics, statistics, math education, and research methods.
Note: If you have not yet been assigned a University ID, but are interested in applying for this graduate assistantship, please proceed with the graduate assistant application process. For the first question regarding your University ID, simply enter in nine (9) zeros (e.g., 000000000).
You must be eligible for employment in the United States and at Illinois State University and/or for the number of hours required for the position.
Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held. International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work up to 28 hours per week when the university is not in session. Please contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services for guidance on visa restrictions on work hours. The University cannot grant exceptions to visa status rules/laws.
Contact Information for Applicants
Cassie Snelling, ******************
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at **************. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at **************.
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GA Research - Mathematics - Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Opened02/13/2024 Closes DepartmentMathematics Graduate research assistants are generally assigned to individual faculty members to assist with their research, and most of the assigned duties are tied to this research. The nature of the assistance varies by discipline and can involve a variety of activities.
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GA Research - Mathematics - Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Opened02/13/2024 Closes DepartmentMathematics Graduate research assistants are generally assigned to individual faculty members to assist with their research, and most of the assigned duties are tied to this research. The nature of the assistance varies by discipline and can involve a variety of activities.
Easy ApplyWeb Browser Researcher
User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and inquisitive Web Browser Researcher to enhance the accuracy and stability of Fingerprint's core products, including device identification and bot detection. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about JavaScript, Web APIs, and web security concepts, with a strong background in reverse engineering and browser automation.
Responsibilities:
Conduct in-depth research on innovative techniques for device identification and bot detection in modern web browsers.
Explore and analyze existing browser technologies to identify new detection opportunities.
Develop research tools to validate hypotheses and enhance detection capabilities.
Document and share valuable insights regarding web platform security, automation techniques, and browser mechanics with the team.
Take ownership of research initiatives, demonstrating autonomy in ambiguous and evolving environments.
Drive the full research lifecycle-from ideation to validation-before handing off implementation to the dedicated engineering team.
Must-Have Skills:
Strong understanding of web platform technologies, web security, and networking fundamentals.
Proficiency in JavaScript and familiarity with browser internals.
Hands-on experience with reverse engineering JavaScript, including deobfuscation and bot automation techniques.
Solid grasp of internet security, privacy mechanisms, and detection evasion strategies.
Proven ability to conduct independent, complex research and present findings effectively.
High level of personal ownership, autonomy, and initiative.
Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).
Preferred Qualifications:
Expertise in bot detection techniques and countering advanced evasion strategies.
Proven contributions to Chromium, Firefox, or WebKit bug trackers.
Open-source contributions related to web security, bot detection, or browser technologies.
Familiarity with backend development, particularly in Golang (Go).
Our Tech Stack:
Frontend: TypeScript
Backend: Golang
Infrastructure: AWS (Elastic Beanstalk, DynamoDB)
As a Web Browser Researcher at Fingerprint, you will work on cutting-edge technology, directly influencing the evolution of our core products. We foster an environment of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, and we're eager to welcome a dynamic and self-motivated researcher to our team.
If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of web platform research, we encourage you to apply today!
Auto-ApplyCampus Full-Time Crypto Researcher 2026 CHI
User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL
About Jump and Jump Crypto
Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.
Jump Crypto, the crypto division of Jump Trading Group, is committed to building and standing up critical infrastructure needed to catalyze the growth of the crypto ecosystem. We're builders, partners, and traders who take a long-term view of crypto's prospects and operate to unlock the full potential of open, community-driven networks. Since our inception as a skunkworks intern project in late 2015, we've grown into a dynamic and seasoned team of high performing players across a range of functions. Today, we play an important role in the development of some of the largest and most innovative crypto communities.
As a Campus [Intern / Full-time] Researcher at Jump Crypto, you will have the opportunity to partner with senior Leaders of Jump Crypto and other senior researchers to help shape the direction of our strategic efforts. The Researcher role is dynamic. Depending on your strengths and interests, you may be looking for macro-level trends that will inform the group's future efforts, heads down on a nuanced issue advising our engineers or partners, producing valuable research reports, or advising our business development team on partnerships. You'll use your deep knowledge of the crypto industry, computer science, distributed systems, consensus algorithms, networking, game theory and other disciplines relevant to blockchain technology to help identify, vet, and propose new business initiatives. The ideal candidate will know their strengths and contribute deeply to areas where they believe they can add the most value.
What You'll Do:
Monitor the broader crypto landscape and identify new opportunities for Jump Crypto.
Translate industry trends into actionable architecture, product, or investment strategy.
Aggregate information from technical repositories, research reports, white papers, industry relationships, Jump Crypto's own data, as well as anecdotal feedback from our team or partners to produce valuable content, recommendations, or general advice to guide our group's strategy.
Look to empower the broader Jump Crypto team through great research that facilitates better deals, more robust product insights for our engineers, and more strategic partnerships for our investment team.
Make material contributions to Jump Crypto's partners through direct contributions or advice on code, tokenomics modeling, strategy, and other areas.
Produce actionable insights on incomplete data to drive decision making on investments and product strategy.
Identify early-stage opportunities for our investments, engineering, market making, and trading operations.
Feed research insights on new trends (such as MEV) or projects back to the group through strong writing or effective presentations.
Other duties as assigned or needed.
Skills You'll Need:
Obsessed with the crypto industry and willing to follow its ever-evolving landscape to help guide the group's efforts optionally on macro-level strategy or specific project architecture.
Well versed in one, or many disciplines material to blockchain development including, but not limited to, smart contracts, cryptography, crypto-economics, networking, consensus algorithms, distributed systems, and other related technologies.
An excellent communicator across both written and verbal channels, and able to effectively convey technical concepts clearly to the appropriate audience.
Able to balance open-ended, blue-sky research with actionable results.
Excited by the prospect of working in a fast-paced and lean organization with evolving focuses and priorities.
Kind, communicative, resourceful, self-sufficient, and able to work with internal and external stakeholders.
Reliable and predictable availability.
The estimated base salary for this role is $200,000 per year.
Benefits include:
Private Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
Travel Medical Insurance
Group Pension Scheme
Group Life Assurance and Income Protection Schemes
Paid Parental Leave
Parking and Commuter Benefits
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options
- Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance
- Paid vacation plus paid holidays
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness Programs
Annual Base Salary Range
$200,000 - $200,000 USD
Auto-ApplyResearch Consultant (Survey)
User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL
The salary range for this role is $73,000 - $90,000/year + Bonus
Numerator Surveys combine verified purchase behavior with mobile surveys to unlock consumer and shopper insights that build stronger brands. With the largest, most diverse consumer purchase panel, we can provide unmatched insight into consumer influencers, behaviors, and opinions.
As a Research Consultant with Numerator's Survey Research team, you'll be a vital member of our team focusing on a core set of clients and ad-hoc projects. You will serve as a trusted advisor with your client, providing expert guidance to drive engagement and impact. Your additional responsibilities will include project management and research design through to final analysis and delivery of results to your clients. You'll be the primary point of contact for your client, acting as a strategic partner to ensure deliverable quality and identify opportunities for growth.
How You'll Spend Your Time:
Expected to be the primary point of contact for your clients to drive engagement, impact, and a strong relationship, supported by other members of your team, and often working closely with or delegating to other members of the client team (sales, consulting, operations, etc.)
Responsible for the full project life-cycle, which would include scoping, project design (including proposal writing as needed), execution, and analysis of client-specific projects, including questionnaire writing, sample selection, tab and analytical plans, deliverable creation, and presentation of results
Possess a solid understanding of sample methodologies, research techniques, industry standards, intermediate panel structures, and the ability to identify and interpret advanced analytics with some guidance, as well as opportunities for other Numerator offerings
Have an understanding of Numerator's shopper panel in order to enhance survey results and collaborate with the panel team to provide clients with holistic research designs and results
Contribute to client strategy in collaboration with the account team and provide support for sales initiatives
Manage client workload with minimal supervision/oversight required
Delegate appropriately to/provide mentorship and feedback to Analysts and members of the Research Operations team, as you work side-by-side on projects
Travel, as required, to support the above responsibilities
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
5+ years of quantitative research experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to build and grow client relationships
Entrepreneurial focus to thrive within our growth-oriented team environment, with a drive to contribute to our growth
Proven ability to manage multiple projects at varying stages simultaneously, with the ability to prioritize accordingly while maintaining superior client service
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a dispersed team environment
Highly organized and detail oriented, committed to providing the highest quality deliverables, insights, and recommendations to clients
Analytic mindset with a penchant for strong data visualization and delivering actionable insights to empower our clients
What We Offer:
An inclusive and collaborative company culture- we work in an open environment while working together to get things done, and adapt to the changing needs as they come.
Market competitive total compensation package.
Volunteer time off and charitable donation matching.
Strong support for career growth, including mentorship programs, leadership training, access to conferences and employee resource groups.
Great benefits package including health/vision/dental, Personal Spending Account, unlimited PTO, flexible schedule, 401K matching, travel reimbursement and more.
Research Consultant (Survey)
User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL
The salary range for this role is $73,000 - $90,000/year + Bonus Numerator Surveys combine verified purchase behavior with mobile surveys to unlock consumer and shopper insights that build stronger brands. With the largest, most diverse consumer purchase panel, we can provide unmatched insight into consumer influencers, behaviors, and opinions.
As a Research Consultant with Numerator's Survey Research team, you'll be a vital member of our team focusing on a core set of clients and ad-hoc projects. You will serve as a trusted advisor with your client, providing expert guidance to drive engagement and impact. Your additional responsibilities will include project management and research design through to final analysis and delivery of results to your clients. You'll be the primary point of contact for your client, acting as a strategic partner to ensure deliverable quality and identify opportunities for growth.
How You'll Spend Your Time:
* Expected to be the primary point of contact for your clients to drive engagement, impact, and a strong relationship, supported by other members of your team, and often working closely with or delegating to other members of the client team (sales, consulting, operations, etc.)
* Responsible for the full project life-cycle, which would include scoping, project design (including proposal writing as needed), execution, and analysis of client-specific projects, including questionnaire writing, sample selection, tab and analytical plans, deliverable creation, and presentation of results
* Possess a solid understanding of sample methodologies, research techniques, industry standards, intermediate panel structures, and the ability to identify and interpret advanced analytics with some guidance, as well as opportunities for other Numerator offerings
* Have an understanding of Numerator's shopper panel in order to enhance survey results and collaborate with the panel team to provide clients with holistic research designs and results
* Contribute to client strategy in collaboration with the account team and provide support for sales initiatives
* Manage client workload with minimal supervision/oversight required
* Delegate appropriately to/provide mentorship and feedback to Analysts and members of the Research Operations team, as you work side-by-side on projects
* Travel, as required, to support the above responsibilities
* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
* 5+ years of quantitative research experience
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Demonstrated ability to build and grow client relationships
* Entrepreneurial focus to thrive within our growth-oriented team environment, with a drive to contribute to our growth
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects at varying stages simultaneously, with the ability to prioritize accordingly while maintaining superior client service
* Proven ability to work collaboratively in a dispersed team environment
* Highly organized and detail oriented, committed to providing the highest quality deliverables, insights, and recommendations to clients
* Analytic mindset with a penchant for strong data visualization and delivering actionable insights to empower our clients
What We Offer:
* An inclusive and collaborative company culture- we work in an open environment while working together to get things done, and adapt to the changing needs as they come.
* Market competitive total compensation package.
* Volunteer time off and charitable donation matching.
* Strong support for career growth, including mentorship programs, leadership training, access to conferences and employee resource groups.
* Great benefits package including health/vision/dental, Personal Spending Account, unlimited PTO, flexible schedule, 401K matching, travel reimbursement and more.
Research Consultant
User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL
Reach3 Insights - Research Consultant
Rival Group, comprised of Rival Technologies and Reach3 Insights, is an award-winning global insights firm on a mission to transform the insights industry through the power of AI-accelerated, mobile messaging-based conversational insights.
Rival Technologies is solving a massive problem in the research industry by building the world's first, enterprise-grade conversational insights platform. We engage with consumers & business audiences via organic mobile messaging-based techniques to capture rich, in-the-moment qual/quant human insights at scale.
Reach3 is a full-service research consultancy that develops scalable, conversational insight solutions for today's modern, agile enterprise. Featuring immersive, in-the-moment research designs, intelligent data sciences and dynamic digital storytelling, our approach delivers deep experiential insights that inspire action.
Here is a link to a demo video that shows us in action.
But, why us for your next career move?
When you join Reach3, you'll get to help pioneer a new way of capturing & delivering insights, working directly with senior consultants and industry leaders who are passionate about the power of our approaches to drive business success across a variety of industries and global brands. We pride ourselves on our culture that's built on trust and hard work (while still having a good time!) and leadership that invests in you, your development and career growth. Not to mention, we have a lineup of top-notch Fortune 100 clients that many could only dream of working with!
A few more reasons why you should choose Reach3:
We're proud to have hub offices in Chicago, Vancouver, and Toronto, with team members working in a flexible hybrid and remote model. For this role, our priority is hiring candidates based in or near our Chicago or Toronto hubs.
We offer a Home Office Stipend, Monthly Internet and Cellphone Stipend to make sure you are comfortable, connected and well set up in your space.
We compensate fairly. We are committed to pay equity/fair pay practices and closing the gender salary gap. Our compensation package proudly includes:
In determining salary, Reach3 Insights considers many factors including the successful candidate's skillset and experience as well as internal equity. The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $85,000, USD with the upper portion typically reserved for tenured employees who have developed extensive job knowledge and expertise within the company. Salary ranges also vary depending on whether the candidate is based in Canada or the U.S.
401k matching program.
Profit Sharing Plan.
Interested? Yeah. We thought you might be.
As a Research Consultant at Reach3, you will:
Be responsible for assisting in the management of all stages of the market research project cycle, including,
Designing and developing questionnaires and discussion guides,
Overseeing data collection & ensuring strict quality control,
Identifying and writing up analytical findings,
Visualizing and reporting quantitative and qualitative findings,
Report writing and taking deliverables to the next level,
Working with marketing research software packages.
Help to proactively nurture and develop strategic client relationships
Work closely and effectively with team members across the organization
Bring an exceptional drive and entrepreneurial mindset, while also being highly organized and detail orientated
Be an enduring, positive, and collaborative team member
Reach3's next Research Consultant will bring:
Hands-on research exposure, including questionnaire design, sample frame development, field management, analysis planning, data visualization and creative report writing.
Incredible attention to detail and be highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple projects at once and consistently shifting priorities and timelines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills - someone who is unafraid of asking questions or for help when they face roadblocks.
A passion to learn, achieve and accomplish great things.
Skill with technology and social media, as well as online market research methodologies and technology platforms.
An innate ability to find the story in the numbers, and to sift through qualitative & qualitative data to extract meaningful nuggets and insights.
Creative data visualization and reporting skills - someone who develops reports that always impress colleagues and clients.
A passion for unlocking the power of consumer insights to help drive agile decision making.
This may be the right opportunity for you if you have:
University or College degree.
2+ years of relevant, hands-on work experience, preferably with a supplier side organization.
Background in Technology, Financial Services or Healthcare/Pharma industries.
Exposure to sophisticated market research practices including a wide variety of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Exposure to managing end-to-end market research projects, including:
Designing and developing questionnaires and discussion guides,
Identifying and writing up analytical findings,
Visualizing and reporting quantitative and qualitative data,
Report writing and taking deliverables to the next level,
Working in marketing research software packages.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, Excel and PowerPoint, in particular, as well as a quick learner of new technologies/software.
Analytical/ Logic and Reasoning orientation.
Strong numeric and problem-solving orientation.
Strong detail orientation.
Strong client service orientation.
Strong written & verbal communication skills.
*While this posting is for a Research Consultant, we're also exploring the potential of adding a Project Manager role. If your background leans more toward project management in market research, we'd still be interested in hearing from you.* Apply Now!
If you think you're a good fit, please connect with us ASAP with your resume. Please note, you must be eligible to work in the US or Canada to be considered for this role. At Reach3, we value the unique qualities and experiences that each candidate brings to the table. We believe in a personal approach to hiring and take the time to thoroughly review each resume ourselves. Rest assured, we do not use AI or automated systems to review or filter resumes. Every application is carefully reviewed by our hiring team to ensure a fair and personalized evaluation process. If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that individuals in underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.
Reach3 welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Support is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Finally, we know from time-to-time emergencies happen and you may need to reschedule an interview - we understand and encourage you to be in communication without worrying about losing the opportunity or your credibility.
No recruiters and no phone calls, please!
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Reach3 Insights Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, age, ancestry, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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User experience researcher job in Campus, IL
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The Department of Family Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Consultant 3 to join our team.
This position is for an experienced research consultant in PRIME Lab (***************************************** who will support research efforts related to primary care and practice-based research, such as testing and implementing evidence-based treatments in primary care, improving quality improvement capacity within primary care practices and leveraging electronic health records to improve health. Research projects will include but are not limited to studies about sinusitis, integrated behavioral health, addiction, chronic pain, and loneliness, with an eye towards cutting edge transformation of primary care. Many of the studies in PRIME lab are multi-site clinical trials that require working with multiple Principal Investigators, experience developing and executing complex research procedures, and liaising with diverse stakeholders at partner institutions and clinical research sites within our practice-based network throughout the Pacific Northwest. This position will contribute significantly to quantitative data management and analysis for the lab and includes supervision of other research staff and student assistants
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Database Design and Project Management (35%)
* Provide primary project management duties for quantitative data and analytics across multiple projects of moderate size/scope, including facilitation of analytic meetings, preparation of materials such as survey instruments and queues, and monitoring the completion of analytic plans
* Design, maintain, and assure quality of REDCap databases with minimal supervision
* Develop project timelines and preparing ongoing projections and reports on research milestones and data collection (site recruitment targets, intervention completion, etc.) to sponsor and collaborating partners
* Align data collection systems and procedures with specifications from the IRB-approved protocol while also accommodating the local, contextual requirements of partnering sites
* Create standard operating procedures to improve how data is collected, managed, and cleaned to implement independently or with support from other team members
Statistical and Data Analysis (25%)
* Actively engage and collaborate with numerous investigators to draft and refine plans for statistical analyses and data visualizations
* Apply knowledge to appropriately execute statistical analyses according to protocol and problem solve to overcome challenges that arise related to data heterogeneity across multiple sites, missingness, etc
* Conduct and/or oversee IRB-approved extraction, collation, and analysis of electronic health record data across diverse sites and create systems to harmonize these data for outcomes analyses
* Integrate and link data from multiple sources including, but not limited to patient-reported outcomes, public health epidemiological data, and electronic health record data to support the research team in conducting rigorous analyses and ensure that research projects meet or exceed the requirements of the University of Washington, collaborating institutions and sponsors
External Communications and Research Strategy (20%)
* Coordinate external communications and negotiations with collaborators including project scope and specification, data collection procedures, and ongoing technical assistance
* Contribute to and potentially lead the development, editing and submission of manuscripts, posters and presentations to peer-reviewed journals and academic conferences
* Assist in developing conclusions, interpreting results, and strategically communicating findings to partners to promote continued collaboration and spark new research projects
* Provide statistical support for the preparation of grant proposals, potentially including input on study design, power analysis, and statistical methods
* Draft and spearhead the approval of formal data use agreements with collaborating sites as needed
Supervision and Mentorship (15%)
* Directly supervise a research coordinator to support quantitative data research aims by building skills, providing mentorship and creating opportunities for professional development
* Train and oversee other team members responsible for data collection or curation to improve overall data quality and completeness
Other duties as assigned (5%)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
* Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Master's degree in a relevant area of study
* Advanced proficiency in electronic data capture/data management tools, especially REDCap
* Proficiency in an analytical software, such as R, SAS, Stata, etc.
* Experience in data curation and HIPAA regulation compliance for multi-site research projects
* Proficiency in standard workplace computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills needed to work with a multidisciplinary team and develop of shared understanding of complex data and statistical methods
* 4 years of relevant experience
* Experience drafting and gaining approval of data use agreements
* Experience supervising, training and/or mentoring other members of a research team
* 2+ years of experience in statistical methods, such as linear models and mixed effects models for application to repeated measures and longitudinal data analysis, missing value imputation, inverse probability weighting, and other modern statistical learning techniques
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$68,556.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$120,000.00 annual
Other Compensation:
* Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit ******************************************************
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
UAW Research
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at ************ or **********.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
User Experience Researcher, Qualitative
User experience researcher job in Springfield, IL
Our UX Research team is designing for businesses of all shapes and sizes, which requires us to better understand the customers who use our platform. Our researchers tackle some of the most complex challenges to gain valuable insights into how advertisers interact with our tools and platform, and work collaboratively to contribute new ideas to products that impact the experiences of millions of businesses on a global scale. This job description represents different full-time roles across Meta.We use a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods to accomplish our goals, including surveys, focus groups, field studies, usability tests, and 1:1 interviews. We value different perspectives and stem from many different backgrounds.We're looking for skilled communicators who are knowledgeable about research devoted to understanding people, and curious about the relationship between technology and society.
**Required Skills:**
User Experience Researcher, Qualitative Responsibilities:
1. Work closely with product and business teams to identify research topics
2. Act as a thought leader in the domain of research, while advocating for the people who could use our products
3. Design and execute end-to-end custom primary research using a wide variety of methods
4. Design studies that address both user behavior and attitudes
5. Effectively manage and prioritize research plans through ambiguous and fast-changing environments, align and efficiently execute critical insights and work with a large group of stakeholders
6. Communicate results and illustrate suggestions in compelling and novel ways
7. Work cross-functionally with design, product management, content strategy, engineering and marketing
8. Generate insights that both fuel ideation and evaluate designs
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
9. Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience within user experience, applied research setting and/or product research and development, Master's degree and 2+ years relevant experience, or a PhD and relevant experience
10. Experience conducting In-Depth Interviews or Focus Groups and Concept Testing or Usability Testing
11. Interest in and experience executing hands-on, primary research
12. Experience translating research findings into strategic narratives
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
13. Experience with advertising industry, digital marketing product development
14. Degrees in a human behavior related field, such as Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Information Science, Media Studies, Computer Science, or Economics
**Public Compensation:**
$138,000/year to $192,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
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User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL
Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm proudly headquartered in downtown Chicago, with a satellite office in Boulder, Colorado. Our teams work hard to provide liquidity to the market through their market-making activities by combining their deep expertise in commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and equity index options with a cutting-edge technological system. Our trading models and software systems are continually developed, optimized, and upgraded in order to stay competitive in an ever-changing market. We work closely with our technology team to continuously and iteratively improve our proprietary solutions. High-performance proprietary development is the source of our success and competitive advantage at Belvedere, further fueling our passion for performance. We are a team driven by intellectual curiosity, seeking answers that will change not only how we trade in this technological age, but also the future landscape of the trading industry. We place a high premium on defining, developing, and deploying high-performance trading software using a team-based, holistic development approach. We are looking for passionate team members whose contributions will be critical to our continued success.
This role is focused on developing and refining self-adaptive, feedback-driven models that can learn from and react to rapidly changing environments, potentially replacing or augmenting human decision-making. You'll be joining a collaborative team of researchers and engineers, working on cutting-edge ML applications in a high-impact domain. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for solving complex challenges, we'd love to hear from you.What you'll do
Research and develop machine learning models for real-time, closed-loop systems with feedback
Embrace the uncertainty persistent in the marketplace to balance the risk-reward in each individual trade
Design and test adaptive algorithms capable of evolving with incoming data and shifting regimes
Build models that simulate or replace human decision-making in complex, uncertain systems
Integrate control theory principles to improve model stability, responsiveness, and robustness
Collaborate with engineers to deploy research into production environments with real-time constraints
Continuously iterate and improve models based on system performance and market dynamics
Communicate findings and methodologies clearly with other researchers, engineers, and stakeholders
Develop best machine learning practices for larger quantitative group
What you'll need
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
5+ years of experience applying machine learning in feedback-loop systems, robotics, autonomous decision-making, or control systems
Familiarity in dealing with uncertainty in problem statements
Strong knowledge of machine learning algorithms, especially in reinforcement learning, online learning, or adaptive control, with practical experience deploying ML models in production
Solid programming skills in Python (preferred), and experience with ML libraries like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX
Strong analytical thinking and a track record of tackling open-ended, systems-level problems
Demonstrated ability to work with Data Engineers to deliver robust data pipelines
Financial market knowledge is a plus, but not required (we value technical depth and research excellence first and foremost)
Active team player motivated by a fast-paced environment and conviction to focus on difficult, long-duration problems that require iteration
Availability to work in a hybrid structure out of our Chicago or Boulder offices
In addition, depending on the scope of your role and responsibilities, your continued employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of compliance-related certifications during the onboarding process or throughout your tenure with Team Belvedere.
Women and underrepresented groups frequently apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to break that mold and apply. No candidate is perfect; all have a lot to offer. We welcome your application.
Core ValuesThe secret to our award-winning culture is our Core Values: Team Belvedere, Me in Team, Own It, Build Rockets, and Passionate Discourse. We embody these values every day. Our StanceBelvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for its employees. Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military, and veteran status is prohibited. Belvedere encourages initiatives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. Belvedere is committed to providing a positive environment in which team members are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy. Our firm believes in a dynamic culture of inclusion and diversity, where people thrive on individual and organizational characteristics, values, experiences, and backgrounds. Please note that Belvedere Trading does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of Team Belvedere. No phone calls, please.
Hybrid Work StructureThis position will be based in either Chicago, Illinois or Boulder, Colorado, with the option to work in a hybrid structure with a minimum of three days in the office.
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