Job Description
We are seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support a research project exploring how AI-mediated communication tools can facilitate mutual understanding between autistic and non-autistic employees in the workplace.
The Research Assistant will work closely with the Principal Investigator and research team to conduct human-computer interaction (HCI) research, with a focus on inclusive design and human-AI interaction.
Key responsibilities include
- Conduct literature reviews on AI-mediated communication, autism, and inclusive workplace communication.
- Assist in designing and conducting interviews and co-design workshops with autistic and non-autistic employees.
- Support participant recruitment, research coordination, and data collection.
- Contribute to the design, prototyping, and evaluation of AI-mediated communication tools.
- Support the preparation of research reports, academic publications, and presentations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Strong interest in human-computer interaction, human-AI interaction, accessibility, or inclusive design.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.
- Experience in qualitative research methods, such as interviews, co-design workshops, or thematic analysis, is an advantage.