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UX Researcher

Springfield, IL · Remote

$40/hr

We are looking for a UX Researcher to help train and improve cutting‐edge AI models. You'll assess and enhance how AI systems understand, generate, and evaluate design work -- including interfaces ...

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UX Researcher

Hartford, CT · Remote

$40/hr

We are looking for a UX Researcher to help train and improve cutting-edge AI models. You'll assess and enhance how AI systems understand, generate, and evaluate design work -- including interfaces ...

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UX Researcher

Lansing, MI · Remote

$40/hr

We are looking for a UX Researcher to help train and improve cutting‐edge AI models. You'll assess how AI systems understand, generate, and evaluate design work--including interfaces, layouts ...

Photon

UX Researcher | Texas

Irving, TX · On-site

The UX Researcher will be an integral part of the research and design process across several digital products and concepts. You will work collaboratively with UX Research Team, UX/UI Design Teams ...

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UX Researcher

Providence, RI · Remote

$40/hr

We are looking for a UX Researcher to help train and improve cutting-edge AI models. You'll assess and enhance how AI systems understand, generate, and evaluate design work -- including interfaces ...

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UX Researcher

Sioux Falls, SD · Remote

$40/hr

We are looking for a UX Researcher to help train and improve cutting-edge AI models. You'll assess and enhance how AI systems understand, generate, and evaluate design work -- including interfaces ...

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UX Researcher

Bismarck, ND · Remote

$40/hr

We are looking for a UX Researcher to help train and improve cutting-edge AI models. You'll assess and enhance how AI systems understand, generate, and evaluate design work -- including interfaces ...

Photon

UX Researcher | Texas

Irving, TX · On-site

The UX Researcher will be an integral part of the research and design process across several digital products and concepts. You will work collaboratively with UX Research Team, UX/UI Design Teams ...

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UX Researcher

Nevada, IA · Remote

$40/hr

We are looking for a UX Researcher to help train and improve cutting-edge AI models. You'll assess and enhance how AI systems understand, generate, and evaluate design work -- including interfaces ...

Redsun solutions

Senior UX Researcher

Tucson, AZ

UX research experience, preferably in corporate or B2B environments · Background in human factors, ergonomics, or HMI research · Experience with physical-digital systems not just screen-based ...

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Maxonic, Inc.

UI/UX Researcher

Sunnyvale, CA

$74/hr

Job Title: UI/UX Researcher Job Type: Contract Job Location: Sunnyvale, CA Work Schedule: On-site Pay Rate: $74 Based on experience. UI/UX Researcher plans and conducts user research to understand ...

Redhat

UX Researcher - AI

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

$96K - $154K/yr

We're looking for a UX Researcher to join our UX Research Program and Practice team. You'll split your time between two modes of work: supporting embedded UX researchers across the organization ...

Apex Informatics

UX Researcher

Mountain View, CA · On-site

UX Researcher Onsite in MTV Workflow Requirement: Speech is looking for a Qualitative UXR to help manage a monthly usability session, from recruiting to reading out the final report, and all steps in ...

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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level user experience researcher in the United States is $113,102.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $154,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Does an Entry-Level User Experience Researcher Do?

The job of an entry-level user experience researcher is to develop user-friendly UX solutions for a company. They may interview users, use observation reports to understand more about the user experience, or use other analysis techniques. This is a research role that emphasizes web design concepts. An entry-level user experience researcher may also be asked to help develop new ways to gather information. UX commonly refers to website design and software, but it can also apply to product quality or customer service.

What does an Entry Level User Experience Researcher do?

An Entry Level User Experience (UX) Researcher helps organizations understand how users interact with products or services. They collect and analyze data using methods like interviews, surveys, usability testing, and observations to identify user needs, pain points, and preferences. Their findings are shared with design and development teams to improve user experience. Entry level researchers often work under the guidance of senior UX professionals and gain hands-on experience with research tools and methodologies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Entry Level User Experience Researcher, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level User Experience Researcher, you need a foundation in research methods, user testing, and data analysis, often supported by a degree in human-computer interaction, psychology, or a related field. Familiarity with usability testing tools, survey platforms, and data visualization software is typically required. Strong communication, curiosity, and empathy help you understand user needs and present findings effectively to stakeholders. These skills are vital for creating user-centered designs that improve product usability and overall user satisfaction.

What types of projects and research methods are typically assigned to entry-level User Experience Researchers?

Entry-level User Experience Researchers are often assigned to support studies such as usability testing, surveys, and user interviews for digital products or services. You may collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and developers to gather user feedback and analyze data to inform design improvements. Typical responsibilities include preparing research materials, recruiting participants, conducting sessions under supervision, and synthesizing insights into actionable recommendations. As you gain experience, you may take on more complex projects and contribute to research strategy.
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User Experience Researcher

User Experience Researcher

Strata Decision Technology

Chicago, IL • On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

How you'll make an impact:
Strata is driven by our people solving problems together. We embrace learning, collaboration, and continuous career growth. Together, we lift our customers, our products, our company, and our community. As a UX Researcher, you will work directly with our user experience team to help many of the nation's leading hospitals, universities, and financial institutions make better decisions with their financial, operational, and strategic data so they can care for their communities.
This UX Researcher role is all about working with Product Managers and UX Designers to solve complex problems by uncovering the needs and pain points of our users and turning insights into actionable solutions and product decisions. Some examples of how you'll help:
  • Conduct generative and evaluative research to uncover user needs, behaviors, and motivations, guiding the product team through all stages of product development
  • Be the voice of the user in cross-functional team discussions, advocating for user needs while balancing business objectives and constraints
  • Help foster a user-centric culture by refining unclear questions into clear research opportunities, sharing insights across teams, and ensuring those insights help shape product decisions from discovery through launch

To thrive in this role, you must:
  • Feel comfortable sharing your expertise, offering research advice in group settings, growing into a trusted research partner to your stakeholders and team members.
  • Fearlessly dig into existing research and new research you generate to understand our users' needs
  • Contribute to problem discovery activities, with your design and product manager peers, while learning how to refine ambiguous questions into clearer goals.
  • Do all the research things: Create research plans, coordinate recruitment, talk to our users, share relevant insights with stakeholders, connect insights across studies and teams, with support from senior researchers.
  • Become an expert in our research repository and help maintain it so our product teams have a source of truth to influence their decisions.
  • Ask tough questions, identify assumptions, discuss new ideas, and remain open to opposing viewpoints
  • Actively contribute to the growth and development of the research function
  • Show initiative in end-to-end ownership of research studies, while seeking feedback and guidance from senior team members as you stretch into strategic work.

A Day in the Life:
  • Brainstorm research questions with other research team members
  • Work with your product manager and design partners to uncover where there are gaps in knowledge that you can contribute to
  • Review findings and recommendations with your design partner
  • Geek out over the latest trends in research and actively share your learnings with the team to spark discussion
  • Guide your team through the pros and cons of your research plan and questions along with your decision-making process
  • Try and get the fastest time on the latest NYT Pips game and share in Slack with pride

What we're looking for:
  • Relevant research experience within an agile team; SaaS, finance, or healthcare experience highly preferred, with 2+ years of professional user research experience on product teams
  • Ability to navigate both clear and ambiguous problem spaces, selecting appropriate research methods and adapting approach based on project constraints
  • Ability to synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations that inform product decisions
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize work and independently drive research projects forward
  • A body of past work that showcases strong core research skills including generative research, evaluative research, analysis, and generating actionable insights
  • Experience incorporating quantitative data into research (e.g., product analytics, surveys, or behavioral metrics) to complement qualitative insights
  • Familiarity with product analytics tools (e.g., Pendo or similar) and an interest in leveraging usage data to inform research
  • Interest in incorporating AI tools into research workflows (e.g., synthesis, analysis, or operational efficiency), while maintaining research quality and rigor

Estimated Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000Actual salary will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skill set and level of experience. This salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Strata also provides discretionary variable pay programs based on role. In addition, Strata provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits, health and welfare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, life and accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Strata is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Full-time roles are eligible for an annual bonus based on both individual and company performance. Find out more about Strata benefits here.
Find out more about Strata benefits here.
How we work:Our preferred location for open roles is Chicago, IL. We value in-person connection and regularly host on-campus events to create meaningful opportunities for our team to build relationships and collaborate
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Should you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please reach out to careers@stratadecision.com.
Here @ Strata...
Our culture is driven by our people solving problems together. We embrace learning, collaboration, and continuous career growth. Together, we lift our customers, our products, our company, and our community.
We believe that each of our team member's unique perspectives and experiences is what drives innovation and positive change. Our individual differences are what make us a more forward-thinking organization. We foster a culture of inclusion, equity and belonging, regardless of race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
Our Core Values:While we celebrate what makes each member of our team unique, our core values are what connect us. They set clear expectations for how we approach our work and how each of us can positively influence the experience of our team and our customers.
  • We connect with positive intent.
  • We are helpful.
  • We own it.
  • We get better every day.
  • We are humble.

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