UX Research Coordinator (Contract) at Aptos

Aptos is a people-first blockchain on a mission to help billions of people achieve universal and fair access to decentralized assets in a safe and scalable way.

Founded by some of the original creators and maintainers that researched, designed, and built the Diem blockchain to serve this purpose, we have dedicated several years toward this mission. We believe the open-source Diem technology we have developed is an important foundation of a safe and scalable web3 world where everyone has more equitable opportunities to grow and access financial assets with lower fees and fewer intermediaries.  

Aptos (Ohlone for "The People") encompasses our mission and ethos for why we build.

About The Role

We are seeking a UX Research Coordinator who is deeply entrenched in the web3 world. This role involves a unique blend of participant recruitment and research coordination, focusing primarily on recruiting engineers and users with extensive experience in various web3 ecosystems, such as Ethereum. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in connecting these individuals with our design team to facilitate insightful conversations and research activities.

What you'll be doing:

• Identify and recruit a diverse pool of participants, with a focus on engineers and users heavily involved in web3 ecosystems like Ethereum, for UX research studies.
• Schedule and coordinate sessions between participants and the Aptos Labs design team, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
• Develop and maintain relationships within the web3 community to ensure a consistent pipeline of qualified research participants.
• Collaborate closely with the UX research and design teams to understand their research needs and objectives.
• Manage logistics for research activities, including participant communication, consent forms, and incentive distribution.
• Contribute to the improvement of recruitment strategies and research methodologies based on feedback and observed outcomes.
• Stay abreast of trends and developments within the web3 space to inform recruitment strategies and research topics.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in recruitment or coordination roles.
• Strong understanding of the web3 ecosystem, including familiarity with various blockchain technologies and communities.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a remote setting.

The range for this full time contract position is $71/hr - $103/hr. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and typical maximum target for new hire salaries for the position of a candidate based in the Bay Area at any level. We do hire exceptionally talented professionals with decades of experience in their field. As such, our range may be higher than what is displayed. Our base salary ranges are determined by experience and location, and we hire at all levels for multiple roles. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, job-related skills demonstrated during the interviews, working experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include equity, tokens, or benefits.