User Experience Research Intern, MS, Summer 2027

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Google is a global technology company that develops products and services for users worldwide. The User Experience Research Intern will design and conduct qualitative and quantitative research, analyze user behavior, communicate findings, and collaborate with design, engineering, and product management teams to support user-centric, data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

Design and conduct independent research using a variety of qualitative research methods, utilizing quantitative methods when necessary Ensure effective communication of research findings and advocate findings outside of the project team Collect and analyze user behavior through lab studies, field visits, ethnography, surveys, benchmark studies, server logs and online experiments (A/B testing) Work cross-functionally with design, engineering, and product management to ensure teams make user-centric, data-driven decisions

Qualifications: Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Human Factors, Psychology, Human Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field Internship, work, or project experience with research design utilizing various methods (e.g., usability studies, contextual inquiry, surveys, etc.)

English proficiency is a requirement for this internship program Currently attending a degree program in the US and available to work full time for 12 weeks outside of university term time In their penultimate academic year or returning to a degree program after completion of the internship Experience integrating user research into product designs and design practices Knowledge of statistics and experimental design Excellent communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills

Benefits: For eligible US based Interns: Health, dental, vision insurance For eligible US based Interns: Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance For eligible US based Interns: Holidays: 13 paid days per year