Senior User Experience Researcher(Bangkok

Senior User Experience Researcher (Bangkok - Based, Relocation provided)Senior User experience Researchers own end-to-end planning, execution, analysis and reporting of research projects, and consistently achieve research outputs needed by Product teams to inform strategic decisions. The research findings of Senior Researchers impact Agoda's business success by informing Product teams regarding design or design process, end user experience, product direction, market strategy or similar.About AgodaAgoda 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.Our PurposeBridging the World Through Travel. We believe travel allows people to enjoy, learn and experience more of the amazing world we live in. It brings individuals and cultures closer together, fostering empathy, understanding and happiness. We are a skillful, driven and diverse team from across the globe, united by a passion to make an impact. Harnessing our innovative technologies and strong partnerships, we aim to make travel easy and rewarding for everyone. We have only scratched the surface. The online travel industry is an extremely dynamic and competitive space. Our aim is to deliver compelling designs that create a world-class customer experience. You will have a key role in defining the future of our products that reach millions of customers. Despite our size, we operate in a startup-like environment. Work in the heart of Asia. This is an amazing opportunity if you're looking for an exciting adventure abroad while expanding your international research capabilities. You get a chance to live in one of the most beautiful and most visited cities in the world This position is open to worldwide candidates and we will assist you with a generous relocation package, ensuring a smooth transition to working and living in Bangkok.QualificationsMaster Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction, Information Science, Psychology, Social Science, or any related field10+ years of relevant experience in consumer-facing business domainsYou are very comfortable with planning, scoping, conducting, analyzing and communicating researchExperience with Qualitative and user-centered design methods (individual and group interviews, diary studies, direct observation, think-aloud usability testing, etc.)Experience with Quantitative research (metrics, survey design, response effects, sampling, crosstabs, and statistical concepts, etc.)Experience in evaluating, negotiating, and working with external research vendorsBe able to describe user problems and business opportunities to a variety of stakeholders by leveraging both quantitative and qualitative dataYou are able to demonstrate critical thinking beyond business requestsYou are a great storyteller and communicator, able to speak fluently to business people, designers, engineers and other stakeholders (in English)You enjoy collaborative work in a dynamic, data-driven and creative environmentYou are able to learn key software tools common in the field (e.g. for surveys, diary studies, analysis) and understand data compliance and ethics in all activitiesResponsibilitiesGeneral Role ExpectationsDemonstrates critical thinking beyond explicit business requestsFunctions independently in all operational research tasksLeads core end-to-end research activities - including driving research objectives, hypotheses, methodology, execution, analysis, and communicationResearch SkillsGood judgement when evaluating research opportunities, e.g. importance, urgency, and impact for teamAbility to reasonably challenge details of research requests, and propose solid research solutionsStrong project execution with existing skills while constantly expanding breadth and depth of abilitiesKnowledge of approaches for both quantitative and qualitative research, effectively triangulating findings, methods, and theories with othersApplication of tools and inspection methods to quantify the value and efficiency of researchAbility to adopt and adapt well-established methods according to product/project situations, and innovate new methods in collaboration with more senior researchersKnowledge of or ability to quickly learn key software tools common in the fieldKnowledge of data compliance and ethics in all activitiesCollaborationDrives cross-discipline/department collaboration via research insights/activitiesCollaborates efficiently with other researchers and other disciplines, with clear commitments in case of shared ownershipDemonstrates excellent communication skills; tailors communication style for different audiences, concise and to the point, open to taking input and feedbackResearch Community ContributionsContributes to the research community in one or more ways - sharing work/methodologies, coaching and/or mentoring other core or junior researchers, screening of Research candidatesEqual Opportunity EmployerAt 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.DisclaimerWe do not accept any terms or conditions, nor do we recognize any agency’s representation of a candidate, from unsolicited third-party or agency submissions. If we receive unsolicited or speculative CVs, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee.#J-18808-Ljbffr