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User Research Position This role would be for a User Research that would support projects in the Azure Edge + Platform Research & Design team. The activities would include both qualitative and ...

User Research Intern

New York, NY ยท On-site

$20 - $32/hr

Understand the fundamentals of user research and have a strong attention to detail * Love collaborating and can juggle multiple projects * Thrive in a fast-paced environment as a proactive self ...

Ensure the research team is focused on the highest-impact opportunities and aligning efforts with business goals and user needs. * Drive End-to-End Research: Lead research across the product ...

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User Researcher

Newark, NJ ยท On-site

$60/hr

Identify best research methods based on research goals, timeline and resourcing. Develop and implement user-centered research throughout the design and development cycle using a variety of ...

ROLE: UX/UI RESEARCH Consultant (12+ Years of total exp) Locals to NJ-NY-PA HYBRID : Work location & Remote (3 days in office/2 days remote) RATE: OPEN AND BEST /Hr. on C2C TASKS: โ€ข Understand ...

User Researcher

Newark, NJ ยท Remote

$60/hr

Identify best research methods based on research goals, timeline and resourcing. Develop and implement user-centered research throughout the design and development cycle using a variety of ...

Job Requisition ID # 26WD97084 for Director, AEC User Research Position Overview The Director, AEC User Research will lead the User Research function within the AEC User Success organization, part of ...

Job Requisition ID # 26WD97084 for Director, AEC User Research Position Overview The Director, AEC User Research will lead the User Research function within the AEC User Success organization, part of ...

Job Requisition ID # 26WD97084 for Director, AEC User Research Position Overview The Director, AEC User Research will lead the User Research function within the AEC User Success organization, part of ...

Job Requisition ID # 26WD97084 for Director, AEC User Research Position Overview The Director, AEC User Research will lead the User Research function within the AEC User Success organization, part of ...

Job Requisition ID # 26WD97084 for Director, AEC User Research Position Overview The Director, AEC User Research will lead the User Research function within the AEC User Success organization, part of ...

Key Responsibilities Support day-to-day research activities in coordination with the Lead and support User Researcher to deliver timely, actionable insights. Assist with participant recruitment ...

This role bridges user research, data analytics, and Agile engineering to ensure that WDP's interfaces across all classification tiers are intuitive, efficient, and calibrated to the cognitive ...

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How much do user research jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for user research 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 User Research?

User research, sometimes referred to as user experience or UX research, aims to understand human needs, motivations, and behavior. In this field, you use a variety of task analysis, observation techniques, and other feedback methodologies to perform your research. You typically work on product design and testing of different elements to contribute to the development of products and services. You may use a variety of data sources at all levels of product development to help the user experience team ensure that a product is fun, intuitive, and accessible.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a User Researcher, and why are they important?

To thrive as a User Researcher, you need strong analytical skills, experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods, and a background in psychology, human-computer interaction, or a related field. Familiarity with tools like usability testing platforms, survey software (e.g., Qualtrics), and data analysis tools is typically required. Excellent communication, empathy, and collaboration skills help you effectively convey insights and advocate for user needs. These abilities ensure research findings drive informed design decisions and create user-centered products.

How do user researchers typically collaborate with product and design teams during a project?

User researchers work closely with product managers and designers throughout all stages of a project. Early on, they help define research questions and identify user needs, often participating in brainstorming sessions. During the design phase, they conduct usability tests and share findings to inform design decisions. Regular communication, workshops, and presenting actionable insights ensure that research outcomes are directly integrated into product improvements. This collaborative process helps maintain a user-centered approach and fosters strong cross-functional teamwork.

What is the difference between User Research vs User Experience Designer?

AspectUser ResearchUser Experience Designer
Primary FocusUnderstanding user needs, behaviors, and motivations through research methodsDesigning and improving the overall user experience, including interface and interaction design
Required SkillsQualitative and quantitative research, data analysis, user interviewsWireframing, prototyping, visual design, usability testing
Work EnvironmentResearch teams, UX departments, product teamsDesign teams, product teams, UX departments
Common UsageConducting user studies, surveys, interviewsCreating wireframes, prototypes, user flows

While both roles focus on improving user satisfaction, User Research primarily involves gathering insights about users, whereas User Experience Designers apply those insights to create and refine the overall user interface and experience.

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What states have the most User Research jobs? States with the most job openings for User Research jobs include:
Infographic showing various User Research job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 3% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 76% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,102 per year, or $54.4 per hour.

User Research Consultant

Omni Inclusive

Redmond, WA โ€ข On-site

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User Research Position

This role would be for a User Research that would support projects in the Azure Edge + Platform Research & Design team. The activities would include both qualitative and quantitative user research across future Edge HW, products, and services.

  • Qualitative user research experience.
  • Proven record of having an impact on products with research activities.
  • Experience with a broad range of research methodologies (usability studies, interviews, site visits, surveys, user modeling, card sorting, etc.).
  • Comfortable and enthusiastic about working in a complex product space with ambiguous challenges.
  • Experience generating annual research plans.
  • Ability to work independently through ambiguous situations, and in undefined product areas and features.
  • Ability to scope and estimate efforts accurately and prioritize tasks and goals independently.
  • Ability to define and track user experience metrics.
  • Coordinating work on multiple products/releases.
  • Ability to effectively communicate rich customer data and articulate the implications of research findings in clear and compelling ways.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work within tight timelines and with excellent project management skills.