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Sony Broadcast & Professional Europe
R&D Department Human Factors Researchers
The Sony Broadcast & Professional Europe R&D Department is involved with
work across the entire spectrum of Broadcast industry activities – from
acquisition through post-production to transmission.
Due to changing focus, we are expanding our Human Factors expertise in all
aspects of system design and analysis. Currently, the group are involved in
researching workflows within post-production to assess the application of
metadata technology to alternative design solutions. This research will
expand to the design and evaluation of metadata technology in the
interactive work system. The work of the Human Factors group directly
influences research projects undertaken at Sony BPE R&D. Emphasis is on
innovative and creative approach within a structured and methodological
framework.
Principal responsibilities include:
· Design and conduct usability experiments to analyse workflows, assess
prototype design and identify areas for future research
· Use of Task Analysis methods to identify usability requirements and
specification
· Design of information representation, (using storyboarding,
prototyping…)
· Promotion of Sony R&D Human Factors within the department, organization
and to external organizations, (scope to publish and present work to an
international audience)
· Work closely with development teams to consult on all aspects of the
design process
Key Skills
· Experience of incorporating Human Factors knowledge within the design
process and awareness of issues for consideration when conducting usability
evaluations in a practical setting
· The ability to communicate all aspects of Human Factors expertise in
both
oral and written formats
· The ability to work across more than one project
· Knowledge, or willingness to develop knowledge of at least one of the
following software languages: Java or Visual Basic
· Knowledge of leading edge research within Human Factors, and the ability
to apply in a practical setting
Additional Skills
Candidates with the following skills would be at an advantage:
· Experience of multi-media user interface design solutions in either the
Broadcast domain or Internet environment.
Education
· 2nd degree in Human Factors / Human Computer Interaction
· Good first degree in Psychology or Computer Science
Please send CV and covering letter stating career goals and research
interests to:
Mr. S. R. Warner: Human Resources, Sony Broadcast & Professional Europe,
Jays Close, Viables, Hampshire, RG22 4SB. United Kingdom, email:
[log in to unmask], tel +44 (0) 1256 355011
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