Senior Quantitative User Experience Researcher

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Agoda Full time
Senior Quantitative User Experience Researcher (Frontend) (Bangkok-based, Relocation provided)

Join to apply for the Senior Quantitative User Experience Researcher (Frontend) (Bangkok-based, Relocation provided) role at Agoda.

Location: Bangkok, Thailand. This position is open to worldwide candidates and we provide a generous relocation package to Bangkok.

About Agoda: Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We build and deploy cutting-edge technology that connects travelers with a global network of 4.7M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 7,100+ employees representing 95+ nationalities in 27 markets foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability for our customers to experience the world.

Qualifications
  • Masters Degree or PhD or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Science, Psychology, Social Science, or any related field
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in consumer-facing business domains.
  • Expert in Quantitative research. (Log analysis, internal metrics triangulation, survey design, response effects, sampling, crosstabs, and statistical concepts, etc.)
  • But, also has experience with Qualitative and user-centered design methods (individual and group interviews, diary studies, direct observation, think-aloud usability testing, etc.)
  • Comfortable with planning, scoping, conducting, analyzing and communicating research.
  • Experience in evaluating, negotiating, and working with external research vendors.
  • Be able to describe user problems and business opportunities to a variety of stakeholders by leveraging both quantitative and qualitative data.
  • Ability to demonstrate critical thinking beyond business requests
  • Is a great storyteller and communicator, able to speak fluently to business people, product teams, designers, engineers, and other stakeholders. (in English)
  • Enjoys collaborative work in a dynamic, data-driven, and creative environment.
Responsibilities
  • Conducts research end-to-end for high impact, leading stakeholders to the best collaboration with research for their goals
  • Initiates research efforts serving Product Vertical goals in the medium- and long-term given a well-informed understanding of the business
  • Formulates programmes of study and cumulative knowledge sharing relevant to the strategic objectives of their teams
  • Leads projects that are collaborations with other stakeholders
  • Accounts for the pros and cons of various research methodologies, and mentors others the use of techniques and tools for high-quality execution
Research Skills
  • Expertise at evaluating research opportunities, particularly with ambiguous requests e.g. importance, urgency, and impact
  • Ability to manage, challenge and shape inbound research requests, and propose solid research projects or programs
  • Excellent project execution, while exploring alternate methods, mixed methods and innovative approaches
  • Deep understands of the pros and cons of quantitative and qualitative research – and use of this knowledge to direct projects to appropriate methods
  • Deep expertise in at least one domain (eg. Pricing), a user type (eg. Business traveler) or a method (eg. Diary Study), being the "go-to person" on the research team for this
  • Triangulation of findings, methods, and theories within a project to ensure reliability and depth of insight
  • Ability to maximize the value and efficiency of research by applying secondary research and expert inspection methods
  • Solid knowledge of various software tools common in the field (e.g. for surveys, diary studies, analysis), and ability to apply the right tool to the problem
  • Solid knowledge of GDPR, data compliance and ethics that is present in all of their activities
Communication & Collaboration
  • Drives cross discipline/department collaboration via research insights/activities
  • Collaborates efficiently with other researchers and other disciplines with clear commitment to shared ownership
  • Shows excellent communication skills; tailored communication style for different audiences, concise and to the point, open to take input and feedback
  • Contributes to the communication and implementation of agreed standards of research excellence across the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Agoda we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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