IBM Santa Teresa Laboratory San Jose, California ---------------------------------- SOFTWARE Human factors internships We are hiring for human factors positions that involve applying user-centered design methodologies to the development of software user interfaces. Internships 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 OS/2, Windows, AIX, NT 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 a graduate degree in one of the following, or related areas, with an emphasis on HCI. * Cognitive psychology * Human factors psychology * Experimental psychology Send your resume to: Chris Rich IBM Santa Teresa Laboratory, 555 Bailey Ave, Dept. B9G/F156 San Jose, CA 95141 or email to crich@us.ibm.com If you attach a formatted resume or cover letter to an email response (e.g., MS Word, RTF), you must also attach a plain text version. Check out Club Cyberblue - www.cybrblu.ibm.com - for more information about job opportunities at IBM. IBM is an equal opportunity employer who will consider U.S. citizens, Permanent Residents, and "Intending Citizens" only under the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act.