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BRAZEWAY

HR Intern

Adrian, MI · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

This part-time HR Internship is for the fall semester and offers up to 20 hours per week. It is a ... Research HR best practices and contribute ideas for new initiatives, giving you a chance to connect ...

Stylitics

HR Administrator

New York, NY · On-site

$33 - $37/hr

About the Role The part-time HR Administrator supports the day-to-day operations of the People team ... The final offer also takes into account other factors of a total compensation package, including ...

Compass Group

HR ASSISTANT

Piscataway, NJ · On-site

$23/hr

Schedule : Part time seasonal schedule; Days and hours may vary. More details upon interview ... Assists HR Manager with various research projects and/or special projects. * Assists with the ...

Compass Group

HR ASSISTANT

Savannah, GA · On-site

$17.82/hr

Schedule : Part time schedule. Days and hours may vary; holidays included. More details upon ... Assists HR Manager with various research projects and/or special projects. * Assists with the ...

University of Rochester

$61K - $85K/yr

Regular Time Type: Part time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Department: 400110 Public Health Sciences ... considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience ...

OXOS Medical

UX/UI Design Intern

Atlanta, GA · On-site

This is preferably a full-time position, but part-time may be considered. This position requires in ... Maintain and update existing Usability and Human Factors documentation, such as Task Analysis, Use ...

Chapman University

Research Technician

Orange, CA

$17.30 - $18/hr

This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation ... Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate ...

University of Denver

Research

Denver, CO · On-site

$19.29 - $55/hr

Staff Part-Time Location: Denver, CO Categories: Research Division: HR and Inclusive Community This ... The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the ...

Penn State University

Part Time Research Assistant

Hershey, PA · On-site

$18.25 - $25.25/hr

... a part-time Research Coordinator (Human Research Technologist) to join our fast-paced, mission ... Human subjects quantitative research experience * Demonstrated experience in data management ...

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How much do part time human factors research jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time human factors research in the United States is $89,120.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,500.00 and $107,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a part-time human factors researcher typically collaborate with cross-functional teams, and what challenges might arise in this setting?

Part-time Human Factors Researchers often work closely with product designers, engineers, and UX teams to provide insights on user behavior, ergonomics, and usability. Because of their limited hours, effective communication and clear documentation are essential to ensure seamless handoffs and alignment with full-time staff. One common challenge is staying updated on rapidly evolving project requirements and maintaining strong relationships with team members despite less frequent in-person interaction. Setting regular check-ins and leveraging collaborative tools can help overcome these challenges, enabling part-time researchers to make impactful contributions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a part-time human factors researcher, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Part Time Human Factors Researcher, you need a background in psychology, human factors, or engineering, with experience in study design and data analysis. Familiarity with usability testing tools, statistical software (like SPSS or R), and research management platforms is typically required. Strong communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills help you effectively gather insights and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These skills ensure research findings are reliable, actionable, and enhance user-centered design solutions.

What is a part-time human factors researcher?

A part-time human factors researcher is a professional who studies how people interact with products, systems, or environments, typically on a reduced or flexible work schedule. Their work focuses on improving usability, safety, and user satisfaction by applying principles from psychology, engineering, and design. Part-time roles may involve tasks such as conducting user studies, analyzing data, and recommending design improvements, but with fewer hours compared to full-time positions.
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NIST PREP Research Associate in Human-Centered Cybersecurity Research and Community Standards Develo

Southeastern Universities Research Association

Gaithersburg, MD • On-site

$30/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP). NIST recognizes that its research staff may want to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest and, therefore, requires those institutions to be recipients of a PREP award. The PREP program involves staff from a wide range of backgrounds conducting scientific research across various fields. Individuals in this position will perform technical work supporting the collaboration's scientific research.
Research Title: Human-Centered Cybersecurity Research and Community Standards Development
The work will entail: The National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Information Technology Laboratory is seeking a qualified candidate to support the Human-Centered Cybersecurity (HCC) Program (https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/human-centered-cybersecurity). The program considers human needs, motivations, behaviors, and abilities in cybersecurity. The student will work on projects to support the development of an HCC standard description and organizational guidelines mapped to existing NIST cybersecurity frameworks. U.S. citizenship is preferred. The candidate for this position will work alongside world-class researchers at NIST. U.S. citizenship is preferred.
U.S. Citizen Preferred
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
  • Conduct analysis of human subjects survey or interview data using statistical methods and qualitative thematic analysis
  • Search for, summarize, and synthesize HCC and security framework literature
  • Assist in organizing public workshops
  • Organize, synthesize, and help to adjudicate public comments
  • Write/prepare reports, research papers, and presentations
  • Present project information at internal and external meetings

Qualifications
  • In progress PhD degree in a field related to HCC (e.g., computer/information science, social science, human factors, organizational leadership) with at least one year left in degree
  • Education, research, or work experience in cybersecurity
  • Qualitative (preferred, including thematic coding) or quantitative (statistical analysis) human subjects research experience
  • Demonstrated ability to work both in teams and independently
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills

Other Desirable Qualifications
  • Experience reading, summarizing, and synthesizing research and industry reports/literature
  • Experience creating visualizations of research data

Employment Terms: This opportunity is to be an associate researcher in the NIST Visualization and Usability group for a term of one year, with options to renew. Associate researchers are NOT Federal Employees, but they work aside NIST researchers. Relocation expenses will not be provided.
Privacy Act StatementAuthority: 15 U.S.C. § 278g-1(e)(1) and (e)(3) and 15 U.S.C. § 272(b) and (c)
Purpose: The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) hosts the Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) which is designed to provide valuable laboratory experience and financial assistance to undergraduates, post-bachelor's degree holders, graduate students, master's degree holders, postdocs, and faculty.
PREP is a 5-year cooperative agreement between NIST laboratories and participating PREP Universities to establish a collaborative research relationship between NIST and U.S. institutions of higher education in the following disciplines including (but may not be limited to) biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, electronics, materials science, mathematics, nanoscale science, neutron science, physical science, physics, and statistics. This collection of information is needed to facilitate administrative functions of the PREP Program.
Routine Uses: NIST will use the information collected to perform the requisite reviews of the applications to determine eligibility, and to meet programmatic requirements. Disclosure of this information is also subject to all the published routine uses as identified in the Privacy Act System of Records Notices: NIST-1: NIST Associates.
Disclosure: Furnishing this information is voluntary. When you submit the form, you are indicating your voluntary consent for NIST to use of the information you submit for the purpose stated.
SURA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
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