Senior Design Researcher, WHOOP Labs Doha

Overview

Senior Design Researcher

Responsibilities

• Localize and execute complex research initiatives as part of multi-site data collection efforts to gather global design and product feedback.
• Collaborate closely with the WHOOP Labs Boston team to plan, execute, and analyze global design studies.
• Support localization of protocols for execution in Doha including any required changes to activities, session structure, or sample in collaboration with cross-site partners.
• Own research initiatives to support region-specific questions and remote global studies as a design research expert.
• Develop and maintain clear research plans, workflows, and deliverables, adapting to evolving priorities and constraints.
• Coordinate and own research timelines and dependencies using project management tools to ensure visibility and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate closely with other members of the WHOOP Labs Doha team such as Recruitment, Lab Management, and other Researchers to ensure successful end-to-end study delivery.
• Deliver best-in-class customer service to WHOOP Labs Doha visitors.
• Communicate research updates and findings clearly, translating complex insights into recommendations that inform decision-making.
• Support quantitative research requests from adjacent stakeholders that focus on understanding user behavior at scale, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or professional experience in a relevant field such as user experience research, human factors, psychology, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience conducting research in product, design, marketing, or similar environments.
• Experience applying mixed-methods research relevant to software product development and data collections related to hardware.
• Strong project and program management skills, with comfort using tools such as Jira or similar planning frameworks.
• Ability to manage multiple research initiatives at a time and operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
• Excitement to work in a high-energy, fast-paced startup environment.
• Open to working a flexible schedule, including evenings at least 2 days per week.
• Fluency in verbal and written English, WHOOP’s working language.
• Comfort communicating with Doha locals in English and Arabic.
• This role is based in the Doha, Qatar.
• We will only consider candidates who currently live in Doha, Qatar.
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