UX researcher / librarian / blogger, Samsung’s User Experience lab, San Jose, CA
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At Samsung UXCA, we are changing the face of smartphones and cloud services.
Samsung’s User Experience Center (UXCA) located in San Jose, California is seeking a Technologist/Researcher to support the UXCA Mobile and Service Labs in developing new smartphones, tablets, and cloud services.
This position will report to the Director of Enabling Technologies.
Primary responsibilities:
- Build and curate an internal library of mobile devices interesting consumer electronics products, and novel materials. Candidate will maintain the library contents through a check-in/check-out system, advise on new additions to the library, and work with designers and engineers to record interesting findings and insights about library devices.
- Maintain an acute and current understanding of the technology industry landscape, and document findings by curating an internal blog that is broadcast to all the designers, engineers and managers in UXCA.
- Take research requests from the UX and ID teams, review the related technology space, and provide current landscape analysis and insights. The goal here is to make sure that designers are up to speed on the current state of the art when they launch into a project (i.e. “what are the most innovative, out-of-the-box email apps.”).
Common duties:
- Stay current on tech news through reading, attending events, and networking.
- Maintain and add articles to internal blog, and technology tracking database.
- Aggregate links to external news, technologies.  Filter by relevance to UXCA projects
- Manage interface with IT to enable blog, database, and newsletter features.
- Coordinate with a geographically diverse team.
- Include any new library devices or reviews of products from UX members in blog on a weekly basis.
- Maintain and add devices or materials to the library tracking system.
- Track devices in the library system and within UXCA.
- Check-in and check-out devices to library patrons.
- Recall devices from patrons when due.
- Search for new and upcoming mobile devices.
- Review and recommend purchasing requests for library additions.
- Refine and advise on new library tracking system features.
- Interview UX members for reviews on products they borrow.
- Learn and demonstrate new products to lab members / host product demonstrations.
- Work closely with UX designers and industrial designers.
- Review informational and project needs with individuals and design teams.
- Use web resources, personal insights and personal network to collect information on the subject.
- If needed, order best product examples for Library.
- Generate landscape reports to summarize findings and present back to design teams.
- BS or BA in one or more of the following fields: journalism, communications, library sciences.
- Entry level position.
- A strong sense of vision to lead the blog and library efforts.
- Entrepreneurial, self-starter.
- Technical generalist with a “maven” level of interest in consumer electronics: mobile devices, sensing, cloud services, UI.
- Clear writing and communication skills.
- Top notch organizational skills.
- A good intuition: ability to sort hype from real technical advancements and news.
- User level experience with two or more of Mac OS X, Windows 7, iOS, Android, Windows, Windows Mobile.
email Roberto Aimi roberto.aimi@SISA.samsung.com if interested
Research Project, JFS, Framingham, MA
Comments Off JFS has a time-limited project based opportunity that is available almost immediately.
The hours will be very flexible and can work around a graduate student or recent graduate’s other obligations and responsibilities.
At the present time, JFS does not have research capacity within our small fund development office and JFS needs to accelerate prospect research (individuals, families, foundations, corporations). A donor (in fact a former graduate of Simmons GSLIS) is seeding a start-up project.
www.jfsmw.org
- Perform extensive research using the Internet, on-line databases, and print resources to prepare confidential research reports for use by the CEO, development director, and volunteers for grant development as well as prospect solicitations.
- Identify and evaluate new prospects via data mining and use of internal and external non-subscription databases
- Identify and screen constituent groups to locate giving capacity and find individuals, corporations and foundations for further research
- Participate in special projects to update and improve data on existing constituents
- Instruct staff on use of non-subscription based Internet resources as needed
This opportunity can be treated as either an internship or as a part-time, time limited position. JFS is based in Framingham, and we expect that this work will be a blend of on site and off site activity.
Marc Jacobs, LICSW
Chief Executive Officer
JFS
475 Franklin Street Suite 101 Framingham, MA 01702
508 875-3100 x140 www.jfsmw.org
Senior Development Researcher, Boston University, Boston, MA
Comments Off Position: Senior Development Researcher, Development and Alumni Relations
Organization: Boston University
Location: Boston, MA
Job Description:
Assist in developing and implementing strategies to identify prospective individual and institutional donors. Write reports which analyze and evaluate biographical, business and financial resources of these prospective donors. Provide advice and counsel to major gift and other development officers as to prioritizing the giving capacities and inclinations of prospects. Participate in the discussion of cultivation/solicitation strategies. Share responsibility for the day-to-day supervision of other development researches when appropriate.
Required Skills
- B.A./B.S. or equivalent
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with computers, on-line databases and the ability to develop such skills quickly
- Ability to analyze financial data and related business information
- Knowledge of fundraising
- Willingness to participate in professional seminars
- Three to five years of related development experience
Position Type:
- Full-Time/Regular
- Grade 73
To Apply:
Senior Researcher, WilmerHale, Boston, MA
Comments Off QUAL: Qualified candidates will have expert knowledge of print and digital legal and business resources and research techniques. Advanced knowledge of legal and business electronic resources and databases, and in research search and retrieval strategies. Ability to work quickly, but with great attention to detail. Good interpersonal skills and ability communicate clearly and effectively. Excellent organizational skills. BA/BS required. MLS, MLIS, preferred. 5 years of reference and research experience required. Experience in a large law firm or comparable environment, preferred.
DUTIES: WilmerHale (www.wilmerhale.com) is currently recruiting for a Senior Researcher in the Boston office. The Researcher is responsible for providing expert research and reference assistance in support of the various legal and administrative departments throughout the firm. Assists in regular outreach to the practice by providing training, consultative support, and informational updates in the areas of print and electronic research. Works with Managing Director, Director and Manager on IS Information and Research Services projects. Provides consultative reference support advising lawyers on the optimal strategy and source selection to obtain most authoritative and cost effective results. Bills time to client/matters as appropriate. Provides expert reference assistance to support the functions of the various administrative departments of the firm including but not limited to Business Development and New Business/Conflicts. Assists in the development of new research & reference offerings and outreach, including but not limited to, bulletins, department and practice group presentations, and direct client services. Mentors and trains more junior staff to provide expert reference support. Provides reference desk coverage as assigned and follows internal procedures for the handling of requests as set by the Director and Manager, Research & Reference Services. Maintains expert working knowledge of the library collections, online database resources, interlibrary loan availability, document delivery, and other resources as appropriate. Demonstrates an expert level of proficiency in primary database usage, search strategy and syntax, and licensing restrictions. Works with Manager, Research & Reference Services to assist in the preparation of and/or delivery of relevant orientation and training programs. Assist in the gathering of materials and drafting or editing of handouts to support the program. Works with Manager, Research & Reference Services to support the development and maintenance of intranet reference collections. Assists with link checking, collection development, and integration of subject-specific resources into larger firm portal. Assists Manager, Library & External Information Services and Manager, Research & Reference Services in developing both the paper and electronic resources collections. Aids Manager in the evaluation of new and existing research tools and makes recommendations for purchase or renewal or resources.
SALARY: Not stated.
TO APPLY: Resumes may be sent to: Elizabeth Collins, Staff Recruiting Manager, elizabeth.collins@wilmerhale.com
DEADLINE: Not stated.
PT Researcher, Mary Baker Eddy Library, Boston, MA
Comments Off QUAL: MLS or MA in History or equivalent education and experience. Experience conducting in-depth historical research and utilizing archival principles. Practical experience in a library or archives environment. Outstanding writing, editing, and communications skills. Excellent print and on-line reference skills. Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office Suite and familiarity with databases. Must be well organized and enjoy working with the public. Must be able to comfortably lift up to 40 lbs and use step ladders.
Additional: Ideal candidate has a liberal arts background, a knowledge of 19th century American religious or women’s history, and is familiar with or can quickly learn the biographical and other historical information on Mary Baker Eddy, her ideas and legacy, the history of The First Church of Christ, Scientist.
DUTIES: The Mary Baker Eddy Library seeks a part-time (22 hours/week, including some weekend hours) Researcher to join the Research Room team and provide one-on-one research assistance to visitors interested in the archival and reference collections of the Library. In the role of part-time Researcher, you also will be responsible for handling queries from all over the world, fulfilling informational needs of scholars, the general public and members and staff of The First Church of Christ, Scientist. You will utilize the Library’s published and unpublished resources, including organizational records and collections relating to Mary Baker Eddy. You will also participate in training and development relating to the support of the archival and reference collections of the Library, including the development of instructional materials, displays, and programs.
SALARY: Not stated.
TO APPLY: https://www7.recruitingcenter.net/clients/MBELibrary/publicjobs/controller.cfm?jbaction=JobProfile&Job_Id=10007&esid=az
DEADLINE: Not stated.
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