Cognitive Ergonomist - Human Factors Specialist

About this position

Company Description

RE:LAB is a design and innovation company specialized in shaping the interaction between people and complex technologies.

Since 2004, we have been working on products and systems used daily across the automotive, industrial, and consumer sectors. Our goal is to make advanced technology understandable, safe, and natural to use.

We don’t just design interfaces. We design experiences that bring together design, engineering, human factors, and artificial intelligence. Our multidisciplinary team tackles real-world challenges in highly complex contexts, where quality and reliability are essential.

We partner with global companies when user experience is not a detail, but a critical factor for a product’s success—when adoption, safety, and user trust truly make the difference.

At RE:LAB, we believe technology should feel human. This belief guides the way we work, the design decisions we make, and the relationships we build every day.

Designing human experiences for complex technologies.

Position

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Cognitive Ergonomist - Human Factors Specialist to be involved in high-tech automotive projects, who is motivated to take on high-value challenges and make a strong professional contribution within multidisciplinary research and development activities.

• Analysis of cognitive processes involved in human–vehicle interaction (attention, mental workload, decision-making, trust in automated systems).
• Support to the design and evaluation of HMI (Human–Machine Interfaces) for vehicles, driving simulators and ADAS systems.
• Definition and execution of user studies and experimental protocols (usability testing, controlled experiments, comparative validations).
• Collection and analysis of behavioral and subjective data (performance, errors, workload, questionnaires).
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams (engineers, designers, researchers).
• Contribution to technical reports, project deliverables and documentation for industrial partners and clients.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in Psychology (cognitive/experimental track), Human Factors, Ergonomics or related fields.
• Knowledge of cognitive ergonomics, human factors and user-centered design principles.
• Experience or strong interest in the automotive domain and complex systems.
• Familiarity with experimental methods and data analysis.
• Good command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Other information

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week.

Location: Based in Reggio Emilia

Our Promise

We build technology for people—and that same principle guides how we work together. At RE:LAB, you’ll find more than a role: a place where ideas are valued, growth is supported, and individual perspectives contribute to meaningful innovation.

Our Values in Action

• Integrity first: we act with transparency and responsibility in every decision, project, and interaction.
• Diversity as a strength: different backgrounds and viewpoints help us solve complex problems better.
• Inclusion by design: we encourage open dialogue and create space for everyone to contribute.
• Growth mindset: we support continuous learning and professional development through real projects and shared expertise.

Ready to shape the future of human–machine interaction?

Join a team that values both advanced technology and human connection.