Senior User Researcher Jobs
Senior User Researcher jobs are open across tech, healthcare, fintech, and consumer goods, with specializations in generative research, usability testing, and mixed-methods research, from mid-level individual contributor to principal and staff. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Department
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory - DC Field User Facility
Responsibilities
- Responsible for selecting and applying standard engineering techniques and procedures for the construction, repair and maintenance of highly specialized scientific research equipment in collaboration with scientists and users. Involvement from conception of idea, design and construction of new apparatus. Assist users in carrying out experiments in a variety of superconducting and resistive magnet cells.
- Assist with policy development for overall user program. Maintain technical knowledge and expertise of all specialized equipment in order to identify short and long range instrumentation needs. Assist with the development and direction of the user program.
- Analyze problems with research equipment. Arrange with vendors or NHMFL shops for repair of instruments. Keep records of equipment shipped and received
- Order, receive, and distribute supplies, instrumentation and tools. Assist with providing software and data acquisition support to users and other NHMFL project teams.
- Other duties as assigned, including participation in Open House and other outreach activities. Serve on committees that promote safety, operational efficiency, and a productive working environment.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and three years of experience; or a high school diploma/equivalent and seven years of experience. (Note: post-high school education can substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.)
Candidates with an additional three years of related experience will be considered for levels Ill - VI. Each level requires an additional three years of related experience.
Contact Info
For additional information, please contact Kayla West.
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses.
FSU Total Rewards
FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our FSU Total Rewards website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.
Use our FSU Total Compensation Calculator to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.
How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
Considerations
This is an A&P position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Department
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory - DC Field User Facility
Responsibilities
- Responsible for selecting and applying standard engineering techniques and procedures for the construction, repair and maintenance of highly specialized scientific research equipment in collaboration with scientists and users. Involvement from conception of idea, design and construction of new apparatus. Assist users in carrying out experiments in a variety of superconducting and resistive magnet cells.
- Assist with policy development for overall user program. Maintain technical knowledge and expertise of all specialized equipment in order to identify short and long range instrumentation needs. Assist with the development and direction of the user program.
- Analyze problems with research equipment. Arrange with vendors or NHMFL shops for repair of instruments. Keep records of equipment shipped and received
- Order, receive, and distribute supplies, instrumentation and tools. Assist with providing software and data acquisition support to users and other NHMFL project teams.
- Other duties as assigned, including participation in Open House and other outreach activities. Serve on committees that promote safety, operational efficiency, and a productive working environment.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and three years of experience; or a high school diploma/equivalent and seven years of experience. (Note: post-high school education can substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.)
Candidates with an additional three years of related experience will be considered for levels Ill - VI. Each level requires an additional three years of related experience.
Contact Info
For additional information, please contact Kayla West.
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses.
FSU Total Rewards
FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our FSU Total Rewards website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.
Use our FSU Total Compensation Calculator to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.
How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
Considerations
This is an A&P position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior user researcher jobs.
- 5 or more years of experience conducting qualitative and quantitative user research
- Proficiency with usability testing, in-depth interviews, and survey design methods
- Experience with research tools such as Dovetail, UserTesting, Qualtrics, or Maze
- Demonstrated ability to communicate research findings to product and design stakeholders
- Portfolio of end-to-end research projects showing business or product impact
- Bachelor's or master's degree in human-computer interaction, psychology, or a related field
Tips for Your Senior User Researcher Job Search
Tailor your portfolio to research impact
Hiring managers for senior roles want to see how your research changed a product decision, not just your methodology. For each case study, lead with the business question, then show what shifted because of your findings.
Quantify your research operations contributions
If you've built a participant panel, standardized a research repository, or scaled a team's tooling, call that out explicitly. Senior candidates who show they've made research more efficient across a team stand out from those who only document individual studies.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior user researcher openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Match your résumé to the research maturity level
A company building its first research practice needs different skills than one with a mature function. Read job postings for signals like 'establish research' versus 'scale research,' and adjust which experiences you emphasize to reflect what the team actually needs right now.
Prepare a research critique for your portfolio review
Many senior user researcher interviews include a live critique of your own past work. Practice explaining what you'd do differently, which constraints shaped your choices, and how you'd approach a follow-up study with more time or budget.
Negotiate scope and resources, not just salary
At the senior level, your ability to conduct meaningful research depends on participant access, tooling budgets, and cross-functional partnership. When an offer comes, ask directly about research infrastructure and how decisions get made before you finalize anything.
Senior User Researcher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior user researchers?
The most active employers for senior user researchers right now are Meta, Capital One, and Exponent, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated in tech and healthcare organizations with dedicated product research functions.
How many senior user researcher jobs are remote?
About 77% of senior user researcher openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making this one of the more remote-accessible roles in product design. Generative and strategic research work tends to be the most location-flexible, while roles requiring in-person usability lab facilitation or embedded team collaboration are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a senior user researcher?
You typically move into a senior user researcher role by leading end-to-end research projects independently, demonstrating that your findings directly shaped product or business decisions, and mentoring more junior researchers. Building a strong portfolio that shows both methodological range and business impact is essential. Many researchers also develop expertise in research operations or mixed-methods work to differentiate themselves for senior-level consideration.
Can you get hired as a senior user researcher without direct industry experience?
You can make the transition into a new industry as a senior user researcher if your methodological skills are strong and your portfolio shows transferable problem types. Hiring managers care more about your ability to scope ambiguous research questions and influence product decisions than about domain-specific knowledge. Focusing your application on the research challenges in your case studies rather than the industry context helps bridge the gap.
What does the senior user researcher interview process look like?
Most senior user researcher interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your research philosophy and past impact, and a portfolio presentation where you walk through one or two case studies in depth. Many also include a research challenge or take-home exercise where you scope a study or critique an existing one. Final rounds often involve cross-functional stakeholders from product and design.
Where can I find and apply to senior user researcher jobs?
You can find and apply to senior user researcher jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level, specialization, and preferred location or remote arrangement, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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