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User Researcher jobs are open across technology, healthcare, financial services, and consumer products, from junior researcher to principal and research lead, with specializations in usability testing, mixed-methods research, and accessibility. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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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 user researcher jobs.
- 3 or more years of experience conducting qualitative and quantitative user research
- Proficiency with tools such as UserTesting, Lookback, Qualtrics, or Dovetail
- Portfolio demonstrating end-to-end research projects with documented business impact
- Experience with usability testing, contextual inquiry, surveys, and diary studies
- Bachelor's or master's degree in human-computer interaction, psychology, or a related field
- Ability to communicate research findings clearly to cross-functional product and design teams
Tips for Your User Researcher Job Search
Tailor your portfolio to methods not outcomes
Hiring managers review portfolios to see how you think, not just what launched. For each case study, walk through your research question, the method you chose and why, your analysis process, and how findings shaped a decision. Skip the polished deck that hides your reasoning.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists 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 methods to each team's stack
Job postings often signal whether a team leans qualitative, quantitative, or mixed. If a listing mentions Qualtrics or Amplitude, emphasize survey and behavioral data work. If it names Lookback or UserTesting, lead with moderated sessions. Mirroring their tools reduces friction in the screen.
Frame research impact in product language
Describe findings in terms that product and design partners recognize: retention, task completion, drop-off, or error rate. Saying your research reduced onboarding abandonment is more legible to a hiring committee than saying you identified pain points in the flow.
Prepare a study design exercise for the interview
Most user researcher interviews include a live or take-home research design challenge. Practice scoping a study from a vague prompt, selecting an appropriate method, defining a recruitment screener, and explaining your analysis plan before you have results. Interviewers want to see structured thinking under ambiguity.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Before signing, ask how research is embedded on product teams, whether the role includes participant recruitment or relies on a dedicated ops function, and how findings typically reach decision makers. These factors shape your day-to-day autonomy more than title or level.
User Researcher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most user researchers?
The companies hiring the most user researchers right now include Meta, Capital One, and Exponent, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest at companies with dedicated product design organizations and ongoing investment in research operations.
How many user researcher jobs are remote?
About 77% of user researcher openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in the product discipline. Fully remote positions are most common for senior individual contributors and roles focused on unmoderated research, since those methods require less real-time coordination with in-person teams.
How do you become a user researcher?
Start by building foundational skills in qualitative methods like interviews and usability testing, and quantitative methods like surveys and behavioral analysis. Take on research projects in any setting you can access, such as volunteer work, student projects, or bootcamp programs, and document your process and findings in a portfolio. Then target entry-level or associate researcher roles at companies with established research functions, where you can develop under senior researchers.
Can you get a user researcher job with no experience?
You can break into user research without professional experience by building a portfolio through self-initiated projects, academic coursework, or volunteer research for nonprofits and early-stage startups. Hiring managers at entry-level focus on your ability to design a study, recruit participants, and synthesize findings, not your job history. Roles titled research coordinator, research associate, or research operations are common entry points.
What does the user researcher interview process look like?
The user researcher interview process typically includes an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation about your research background and methods, and a skills exercise where you design a study or critique an existing research plan. Final rounds often involve presenting a portfolio case study to a panel of product, design, and research stakeholders, followed by questions about how you communicate findings and handle ambiguous research briefs.
Where can I find and apply to user researcher jobs?
You can find and apply to user researcher jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and the methods you want to use, and apply directly to each listing.
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