Research Assistant - 9 Month Day Rate Contract

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Research Assistant – PlayStation Studios User Research - 9 Month Day Rate Contract 

PlayStation Studios is looking for a Research Assistant to support its internal user research department in London (UK). This is an exceptional opportunity to help our teams create world class games by supporting researchers in providing reliable & actionable feedback on game experience via rigorous research with consumers. 

The role is on-site, and the successful candidate will need to be able to travel to our London office when testing is taking place. 


Role & Responsibilities 

• Complete pre-defined research plans, following established methods to a high standard. 
• Moderate tests, observe participants, run interviews, take notes and compile data. 
• Communicate findings with researchers on the project. 
• Support researchers with analysing and reporting data. 
• Manage the technical aspects of the lab, including the streaming and capture of sessions, managing game builds, and maintaining the hardware used for testing. 
• Liaise with IT and our technical operations team to help resolve problems in the lab. 

 

Skills & Knowledge 

The successful candidate should demonstrate: 

• A passionate interest in video games. 
• Good organisation skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • An excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality. 
• A commitment to reliability. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Bonus Points

• Usability or UX testing experience, particularly moderating sessions or interviewing participants. 
• A degree related to Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Human Factors, or related field 

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