Charles River Analytics conducts leading-edge AI, robotics, and human-machine interface R&D and leverages that R&D to create custom solutions. We bring foundational research to life, creating human-centered intelligent systems at the edge of what’s possible, through deep partnerships with our customers. We hire and nurture smart people so they can solve hard problems at the intersection of human and machine intelligence. In 2012, we became a 100% employee-owned company, setting the stage for the next generation of innovation, service, and growth.
Charles River Analytics has an exciting opportunity for a passionate researcher with experience in Human-Systems Integration, Human Factors, or Human-Computer Interaction to develop new tools and interfaces that help users partner with technology in challenging work environments.
In this role, you will work with teams of researchers, designers, and engineers to research and understand work domains and user-support requirements, develop new interface concepts, and demonstrate and evaluate interactive prototypes. You will define and direct technical work, building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, sponsors, and partners. You will also provide Human Systems subject matter expertise and will collaborate with staff across disciplines to conceive and pursue research opportunities in new and exciting technical areas and domains.
- Help develop and execute a research agenda in areas of Human-Systems Integration and Human-Autonomy Teaming
- Study, model, and understand diverse customer needs in complex systems
- Develop work-support solutions that build on principles of human perception, cognition, and decision making
- Coordinate and oversee the work of other researchers, designers, and software engineers to implement and evaluate solution concepts as part of a user-centered design process
- Contribute to technical discussions with customers and collaborators
- Contribute to proposals, technical reports, and research publications
- Present work at briefings and conferences
- Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Multimodal Interfaces
- Human-Autonomy Teaming
- Human-Robot Interaction
- Adaptive and Intelligent Training
- Decision-Support Systems
- PhD or Masters degree in Human Factors, Cognitive Systems Engineering, Interaction Design, or Cognitive Science (or a related field)
- Strong written and verbal skills and prior experience in proposal writing preferred
- US Citizenship
- Ability to be onsite at least 3x days per week (60% onsite / 40% remote) in Cambridge, MA
Charles River Analytics is a 100% employee-owned company that thrives on collaboration and values each employee-owner. We offer competitive compensation plus bonuses, profit-sharing, and an attractive benefits package. Our benefits include 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance as well as vision, life, and disability insurance; paid maternity/paternity leave; tuition reimbursement; monthly gym allowance; free parking; generous paid time off; and a casual environment. We are also accessible by public transportation. We offer a hybrid schedule (60% onsite / 40% remote) with flexibility. At Charles River, we truly value work-life balance.
What We Do
Charles River Analytics conducts leading-edge AI, robotics, and human-machine interface R&D and leverages that R&D to create custom solutions.
We bring foundational research to life, creating human-centered intelligent systems at the edge of what’s possible, through deep partnerships with our customers. We hire and nurture smart people so they can solve hard problems at the intersection of human and machine intelligence. In 2012, we became a 100% employee-owned company, setting the stage for the next generation of innovation, service, and growth.
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