Harvard University
Senior UI/UX Designer
Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Position Description
The lab has recently received funding from the US government for a multi-year project to develop AI-driven data visualization tools and user interfaces for the exploration of large data repositories.
Your responsibility will be to ensure that the user experience and user interfaces for our tools meet the needs of a broad community of scientists, clinicians, and other stakeholders. You will accomplish this by applying state-of-the-art user research techniques to elicit personas, use cases, and evaluation criteria. You will create wireframes and high fidelity user interface mockups. You will partner with the software developers and researchers on our team as well as national and international collaborators to accomplish our goals. You will also coordinate with the day-to-day work of other UI/UX designers on the team and develop processes and documentation for UI/UX design work in the HIDIVE Lab.
We value diversity, creativity, and initiative in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary work environment. The HIDIVE Lab has an international reputation for creating high impact data visualization tools and we are driven to solve the most challenging design and engineering problems in biomedical data science. We would love to have you on our team!
Typical Core Duties:
Function as subject matter expert to frame, scope, and lead multiple interdisciplinary projects using a collaborative approach
Develop detailed UX specifications and documentation
Develop and annotate user flows, journeys, and personas
Create intuitive interfaces and interaction layers using best practices, the latest web trends and all available tools to augment the user experience
Illustrate design ideas with clear storyboards, process flows, sitemaps, prototypes, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups
Create text content and images for digital screens
Ensure work delivery, including accurate estimation, time management, & communication
Manage multiple UI/UX design projects simultaneously in collaboration with developer lead, project lead, R&D manager, and the principal investigator
Represent the university internally and externally
Abide by and follow the Harvard University IT technical standards, policies and Code of Conduct
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience
Additional Qualifications and Skills
Minimum of 3 years of UI/UX design work including user studies, user interface design, and evaluation
Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred but not required
Comprehensive knowledge of and hands-on experience with user interface and user experience research and design techniques
Knowledge of and hands-on experience with website analytics and analysis (e.g., Matomo and Google Analytics)
Expert knowledge of Figma or state-of-the-art user interface design tools
Strong graphic design skills and experience in creating visual identities
Hands-on experience with GitHub or other collaborative version control systems
Working knowledge of the web application development life cycle
Experience with IRB protocols for human subjects research
Understanding of basics of molecular biology and biomedical research is helpful but not required
Motivation for mentoring junior team members, interns, and trainees and collaborating with peers across multiple sites
Working Conditions
Please note: As mentioned the work may be done fully or primarily remote with the expectation of overlap with working hours during 11 AM - 5 PM ET.
Additional Information
This is a 12-month term appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent on funding.
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.
The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Not ready to apply? Join our talent community to keep in touch and learn about future opportunities! (https://www.gem.com ?formID=16341e35-cbc6-4904-88a3-09b35763307e)
Work Format Details
This position is based in Boston, but the work may be done primarily remote. Any remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA*, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT, and WA). Individual flexible and remote work options for this role will be discussed during the interview process. *Note: Harvard employees working in California must be exempt.
About Us
Join our team of researchers, engineers, and designers to shape the future of biomedical research! The HIDIVE Lab in the Department of Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School focuses on the role of humans–scientists, doctors, and patients–in making sense of complex data. We accomplish this by designing novel methods and building tools for data integration, visualization, and exploration.
Benefits
We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
Paid Time Off:
3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
Health and Welfare:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
Work/Life and Wellness:
Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
Retirement:
University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
Tuition Assistance Program:
Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
Tuition Reimbursement:
Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
Professional Development:
Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
Commuting and Transportation:
Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks:
Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
Job Function
Information Technology
Department Office Location
USA - MA - Boston
Job Code
I1658P IT User Experience Prof IV
Work Format
Remote
Sub-Unit
-
Salary Grade
058
Department
Biomedical Informatics
Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Time Status
Full-time
Pre-Employment Screening
Identity
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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The lab has recently received funding from the US government for a multi-year project to develop AI-driven data visualization tools and user interfaces for the exploration of large data repositories.
Your responsibility will be to ensure that the user experience and user interfaces for our tools meet the needs of a broad community of scientists, clinicians, and other stakeholders. You will accomplish this by applying state-of-the-art user research techniques to elicit personas, use cases, and evaluation criteria. You will create wireframes and high fidelity user interface mockups. You will partner with the software developers and researchers on our team as well as national and international collaborators to accomplish our goals. You will also coordinate with the day-to-day work of other UI/UX designers on the team and develop processes and documentation for UI/UX design work in the HIDIVE Lab.
We value diversity, creativity, and initiative in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary work environment. The HIDIVE Lab has an international reputation for creating high impact data visualization tools and we are driven to solve the most challenging design and engineering problems in biomedical data science. We would love to have you on our team!
Typical Core Duties:
Function as subject matter expert to frame, scope, and lead multiple interdisciplinary projects using a collaborative approach
Develop detailed UX specifications and documentation
Develop and annotate user flows, journeys, and personas
Create intuitive interfaces and interaction layers using best practices, the latest web trends and all available tools to augment the user experience
Illustrate design ideas with clear storyboards, process flows, sitemaps, prototypes, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups
Create text content and images for digital screens
Ensure work delivery, including accurate estimation, time management, & communication
Manage multiple UI/UX design projects simultaneously in collaboration with developer lead, project lead, R&D manager, and the principal investigator
Represent the university internally and externally
Abide by and follow the Harvard University IT technical standards, policies and Code of Conduct
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience
Additional Qualifications and Skills
Minimum of 3 years of UI/UX design work including user studies, user interface design, and evaluation
Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred but not required
Comprehensive knowledge of and hands-on experience with user interface and user experience research and design techniques
Knowledge of and hands-on experience with website analytics and analysis (e.g., Matomo and Google Analytics)
Expert knowledge of Figma or state-of-the-art user interface design tools
Strong graphic design skills and experience in creating visual identities
Hands-on experience with GitHub or other collaborative version control systems
Working knowledge of the web application development life cycle
Experience with IRB protocols for human subjects research
Understanding of basics of molecular biology and biomedical research is helpful but not required
Motivation for mentoring junior team members, interns, and trainees and collaborating with peers across multiple sites
Working Conditions
Please note: As mentioned the work may be done fully or primarily remote with the expectation of overlap with working hours during 11 AM - 5 PM ET.
Additional Information
This is a 12-month term appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent on funding.
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.
The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Not ready to apply? Join our talent community to keep in touch and learn about future opportunities! (https://www.gem.com ?formID=16341e35-cbc6-4904-88a3-09b35763307e)
Work Format Details
This position is based in Boston, but the work may be done primarily remote. Any remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA*, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT, and WA). Individual flexible and remote work options for this role will be discussed during the interview process. *Note: Harvard employees working in California must be exempt.
About Us
Join our team of researchers, engineers, and designers to shape the future of biomedical research! The HIDIVE Lab in the Department of Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School focuses on the role of humans–scientists, doctors, and patients–in making sense of complex data. We accomplish this by designing novel methods and building tools for data integration, visualization, and exploration.
Benefits
We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
Paid Time Off:
3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
Health and Welfare:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
Work/Life and Wellness:
Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
Retirement:
University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
Tuition Assistance Program:
Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
Tuition Reimbursement:
Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
Professional Development:
Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
Commuting and Transportation:
Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks:
Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
Job Function
Information Technology
Department Office Location
USA - MA - Boston
Job Code
I1658P IT User Experience Prof IV
Work Format
Remote
Sub-Unit
-
Salary Grade
058
Department
Biomedical Informatics
Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Time Status
Full-time
Pre-Employment Screening
Identity
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
LinkedIn Recruiter Tag (for internal use only)
#LI-DK1
#J-18808-Ljbffr