UX Researcher, Quantitative (PhD) at Meta

Menlo Park, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

User Research, Quantitative Analysis, Survey Design, Statistical Analysis, R, SQL, STATA, SPSS, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Anthropology, Information Science, Computer Science, Political Science

Industry

Software Development

Description

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. Responsibilities Work closely with product and business teams to identify research topics Act as a thought leader in the domain of research, while advocating for the people who could use our products Design and execute end-to-end custom primary research using a wide variety of methods Design studies that address both user behavior and attitudes 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 Communicate results and illustrate suggestions in compelling and creative ways Work cross-functionally with design, product management, content strategy, engineering and marketing Generate insights that both fuel ideation and evaluate designs Minimum Qualifications 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 Experience coding with R, SQL, STATA, SPSS or equivalent Experience with survey design and response effects Interest in and experience executing hands-on, primary research Experience translating research findings into strategic narratives Experience applying statistical analysis methods such as Regressions, ANOVA, and T-Tests Experience working independently and autonomously Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment Preferred Qualifications Experience with consumer products, consumer insights, or product development

Responsibilities

The UX Researcher will work closely with product and business teams to identify research topics and design end-to-end custom primary research. They will communicate results and generate insights that influence product development.