User Experience Research Intern, PhD, Summer 2027
Mountain View, CA, USA +29 · Internship · Posted Sep 14, 2026
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- Mountain View, CA, USA
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Washington D.C., DC, USA - Education
- Currently pursuing a PhD degree in a listed or related field.
About the job
Conduct user experience research to understand user needs and behavior, communicate findings, and inform product design and decisions.
What you'll do
- Design and conduct independent qualitative research, using quantitative methods when needed.
- Collect and analyze user behavior using methods such as lab studies, field visits, surveys, server logs, and A/B testing.
- Communicate findings and collaborate with design, engineering, and product management teams to support user-centric decisions.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Human Factors, Psychology, Human Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field.
- Internship, work, or project experience in research design using methods such as usability studies, contextual inquiry, or surveys.
Nice to have
- Experience integrating user research into product designs and design practices.
- Knowledge of statistics and experimental design.
Pay
$106000 - $141000 USD base salary
Tools
A/B testing
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