UX Researcher, Quantitative (PhD)

Facebook; New York (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a UX Researcher to join their team, focusing on understanding human behaviors and interactions with technology. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field and experience in quantitative research methods. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to generate insights that inform product development and enhance user experience.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or has a PhD in a relevant field.
• Experience with coding in R, SQL, STATA, or SPSS.
• Experience in hands-on primary research.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with product and business teams to identify research topics.
• Design and execute end-to-end custom primary research.
• Communicate results and illustrate suggestions in compelling ways.

Skills

UX Research

Quantitative Research

Statistical Analysis

Survey Design

Coding with R

Coding with SQL

Communication

Education

PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Anthropology, Information Science, Computer Science, or Political Science

Job description

**Summary:**

Our UX Research team is designing for the global spectrum of human needs, which requires us to deeply understand the behaviors of the people behind them. Our researchers tackle some of the most complex challenges to gain deeper insights into how people interact with each other and the world around them, and work collaboratively to contribute new ideas to products that impact the experiences of billions of people on a global scale. This job description represents different full-time roles across Meta.We use a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods to accomplish our goals, including surveys, focus groups, field studies, usability tests, and 1:1 interviews. We value a wide range of perspectives and stem from many different perspectives, approaches, experiences and backgrounds.We’re looking for excellent communicators who are knowledgeable about research devoted to understanding people, and curious about the relationship between technology and society. They will also need to be comfortable in a fast-moving organization, open-minded about learning new research methods, committed to high-quality and rigorous research, and focused on influencing the future of Meta.

**Required Skills:**

UX Researcher, Quantitative (PhD) Responsibilities:

1. Work closely with product and business teams to identify research topics

2. Act as a thought leader in the domain of research, while advocating for the people who could use our products

3. Design and execute end-to-end custom primary research using a wide variety of methods

4. Design studies that address both user behavior and attitudes

5. Effectively manage and prioritize research plans through ambiguous and fast-changing environments, align and efficiently execute critical insights and work with a large group of stakeholders

6. Communicate results and illustrate suggestions in compelling and creative ways

7. Work cross-functionally with design, product management, content strategy, engineering and marketing

8. Generate insights that both fuel ideation and evaluate designs

**Minimum Qualifications:**

Minimum Qualifications:

9. Currently has or in the process of obtaining PhD in a human behavior-related field, such as Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Anthropology, Information Science, Computer Science, or Political Science. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta.

10. Experience coding with R, SQL, STATA, SPSS or equivalent

11. Experience with survey design and response effects

12. Interest in and experience executing hands-on, primary research

13. Experience translating research findings into strategic narratives

14. Experience applying statistical analysis methods such as Regressions, ANOVA, and T-Tests

15. Experience working independently and autonomously

16. Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

**Preferred Qualifications:**

Preferred Qualifications:

17. Experience with consumer products, consumer insights, or product development

**Public Compensation:**

$103,000/year to $163,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

**Industry:** Internet

**Equal Opportunity:**

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