MSR Africa Nairobi Residency Programme - Human Computer Interaction Researcher at Microsoft

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute qualitative field work (including ethnography and interviews)
• Come up with design implications and recommendations
• Conduct remote and in-person usability testing of prototypes and document the findings
• Work as part of a deeply integrated multi-disciplinary team
• Communicate research findings through reports, publications, presentations, and engagements with the academic and research communities including peer reviews and patents
• Collaborate with research, engineering, and other stakeholders to inform product development.
• Contribute to cutting edge research on Generative AI in Africa

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Behavioral science (sociology, anthropology, psychology, cognitive science) field with a focus on Human Computer Interaction
• Proven research record including publications in top computer science and HCI venues, such as CHI
• At least 3 years experience (this can be during PhD study) in qualitative HCI research and HCI methodologies including ethnography, interviews, user studies, wizard of Oz etc.
• Ability to design and execute on a research agenda
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-discipline environment