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Job Title: UX Researcher Location: Pensacola, FL (on-site) and San Diego, CA or Vienna, VA Type: Contract Work Model: Hybrid - onsite and remote Responsibilities * Act in a consultative and advisory ...

Job Title: UX Researcher Location: Pensacola, FL (on-site) and San Diego, CA or Vienna, VA Type: Contract Work Model: Hybrid - onsite and remote Responsibilities * Act in a consultative and advisory ...

Job Title: UX Researcher Location: Pensacola, FL (on-site) and San Diego, CA or Vienna, VA Type: Contract Work Model: Hybrid - onsite and remote Responsibilities * Act in a consultative and advisory ...

UX Researcher

Boston, MA · On-site

$80/hr

As a User Experience (UX) Research Contractor on the Experience Research team, candidates will be responsible for independently scoping and executing custom research across digital assets at client ...

UX Researcher

Wilmington, MA · Hybrid

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

What we need We are seeking a talented UX Researcher with a minimum of 2 years of industry experience. The candidate will conduct usability and resonance testing, concept validation testing for our ...

UX Researcher

Wilmington, MA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

What we need We are seeking a talented UX Researcher with a minimum of 2 years of industry experience. The candidate will conduct usability and resonance testing, concept validation testing for our ...

UX Researcher We are looking for a UX Researcher II who will be responsible for joining a cross-disciplinary team of product managers, designers, user researchers, writers, and software engineers to ...

User Experience Researcher Job Location: Foster City, CA Duration: ~12 Months The Pay rate is commensurate with experience and is an estimated range provided by WorkGenius. UX Researcher, Internal ...

User Experience Researcher

Fairfax, VA

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  • Dental

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Overview Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is a hiring for a UX Researcher to lead user research efforts and provide actionable insights for our government clients success of the IT/Product Modernization ...

User Experience Researcher

Fairfax, VA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Overview Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is a hiring for a UX Researcher to lead user research efforts and provide actionable insights for our government clients success of the IT/Product Modernization ...

What You'll Be Launching We're looking for a UX Researcher who thrives in complex problem spaces and cares deeply about creating seamless, effective, and meaningful experiences for users in high ...

User Experience Researcher

Fairfax, VA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Overview Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is a hiring for a UX Researcher to lead user research efforts and provide actionable insights for our government clients success of the IT/Product Modernization ...

User Experience Researcher Location: Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid, 3 days onsite) Duration: Contract - 12 months Pay Range: $77.45/hr Job ID: 407039 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT ...

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How much do student ux researcher jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for student ux 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 is a student UX researcher?

Student UX Researchers are students—often in university or college—who assist in user experience (UX) research projects. They help gather and analyze data about how users interact with digital products, such as websites or apps, to improve usability and satisfaction. Their responsibilities may include conducting user interviews, usability testing, surveys, and analyzing findings under the supervision of experienced UX professionals. This role provides hands-on experience in the UX field and helps students develop valuable research and analytical skills for future careers.

What types of projects do student UX researchers typically work on, and how do they contribute to the team?

Student UX Researchers frequently support ongoing product or feature development by assisting with user interviews, usability testing, and data analysis. They often work on specific tasks such as preparing research materials, analyzing survey responses, or synthesizing findings into actionable insights. Collaboration with designers, product managers, and senior researchers is common, allowing them to gain exposure to cross-functional teamwork. This hands-on experience helps them build a strong foundation in UX research methodologies while contributing valuable user perspectives to the team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a student UX researcher, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Student UX Researcher, you need a foundational understanding of user-centered design, basic research methodologies, and experience with usability testing, often supported by coursework or relevant project experience. Familiarity with tools like Figma, UserTesting, and survey platforms, as well as basic data analysis software, is typically expected. Strong communication, curiosity, and collaboration skills help you synthesize findings and work effectively with design and development teams. These abilities are crucial for gathering meaningful user insights and translating them into actionable design improvements.
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Infographic showing various Student Ux Researcher job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 63% Full Time, 33% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,102 per year, or $54.4 per hour.

UX Researcher

System One

Pensacola, FL • Remote

Contractor

Re-posted 5 days ago


Job description

Job Title: UX Researcher Location: Pensacola, FL (on-site) and San Diego, CA or Vienna, VA Type: Contract Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote Responsibilities

  • Act in a consultative and advisory role to various levels and functions within the design and product teams to identify research topics and plan research initiatives for both generative and evaluative purposes
  • Identify and analyze the user experience by evaluating/leading projects end to end; developing guides and screeners, moderate, analyze, synthesize, make recommendations regarding prioritization, and deliver results
  • Lead the development and maintenance of experience and journey maps throughout life cycle of projects
  • Perform the gathering, analyzing, developing and creating user stories that capture the user's needs
  • Conduct research using a wide variety of qualitative methods and a subset of quantitative methods, such as surveys
  • Communicate and present findings in compelling and creative ways; tailor research findings to suit the audience; influence organizational change and alignment
  • Package insights into tools and assets for designers, product managers and product marketing managers to leverage (personas, design principles, scenarios, live workshops or brainstorms, etc.)
  • Support project team members in transforming research findings and insights into innovative solutions to inform user and business problems and deliver measurable outcomes
  • Create artifacts, educational tools, experiences and processes that help build and evangelize UX Research within the organization
  • Collaborate with business partners, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to champion a user-centric approach to products and services based on findings and feedback
  • Serve as liaison regarding research findings and their relation to channel services
  • Utilize established strategies and tools to achieve and enhance value for users efficiently and effectively
  • Perform moderately complex analysis to quantify the benefit and value of potential features/enhancements for justification and prioritization
  • Lead user experience initiatives across work streams
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
  • Experience in user experience/market/consumer research, project management, and analysis supporting strategic planning initiatives
  • Proficient in multiple research methodologies, including usability studies, ethnography, interviews, journey-mapping, surveys, and user testing techniques
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision
  • Experience using third-party UX research platforms for participant recruitment and studies
  • Knowledge of quantitative market research methods and statistical concepts
  • Ability to create research deliverables (frameworks, videos, toplines, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of financial industry trends, products, and services
  • Excellent communication skills for engaging stakeholders at all levels, building rapport, and conveying insights effectively
  • Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, XP, Lean, etc.)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
  • Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, and databases
  • Strong organizational and planning skills
  • Preferred: Background in tech, product development, or design, experience with design thinking, Master’s Degree in Human Factors, Social Science, Psychology, or related fields
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