SOFTWARE HUMAN FACTORS
PERMANENT AND INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
IBM Santa Teresa Lab, San Jose, CA

We are looking to fill human factors positions that involve
applying user-centered design methodologies to the development
of software user interfaces.  The positions involve working in
a multidisciplinary team to design, prototype, and evaluate
graphical user interfaces for database and application
development products.  Paid internship assignments are for a
period of six months to one year.  Strong applicants should have
some combination of the following skills, experience, and
personal characteristics.

TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

*  Can learn new technologies quickly
*  Familiar with graphical user interfaces and the associated
   style guidelines
*  Has knowledge of User Centered Design methodologies
*  Has experience prototyping
*  Has experience with usability evaluation
*  Has strong interest in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and a
   familiarity with the HCI literature

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

*  Knows Visual Basic, HyperCard, or other prototyping tools
*  Knows BASIC, C++, SmallTalk, REXX, or other programming
   languages
*  Knows HTML
*  Knows software applications for WinNT, Win95, AIX, NT, OS/2

ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS

*  Adaptable and dependable
*  Highly motivated, a self-starter
*  A good communicator
*  Works well in teams
*  An innovative attitude

EDUCATION

Internship candidates must be enrolled in a degree program.
Preferred candidates will be pursuing or will have a graduate
degree in one of the following, or related areas, with an
emphasis on HCI.

*  Cognitive psychology
*  Human factors psychology
*  Experimental psychology

We are currently looking to fill positions starting between now
and Jan 99.  It is NOT too early to apply for a Jan position.

Send your resume with a cover letter clearly stating the type
of position in which you are interested (intern vs permanent)
and your availability dates to the following address:

Dr. Mark J. Sugg
IBM Santa Teresa Laboratory,
555 Bailey Ave, Dept. B9M/F140
San Jose, CA  95161

or email to marksugg@us.ibm.com

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