PhD UX Research Intern - Summer 2026

Ipsos•New York, NY

4h•$45 - $45•Hybrid

About The Position

UX covers all aspects of the end-user's interaction with a company, and its products. UX research is at the heart of user-centered design, which is based on the notion that design should be informed by research about users, their expectations, their activities, and their interactions with products. Ipsos believes that as part of a user-centered design process, every design decision should be informed in part by UX research. Moreover, Ipsos believes that simply conducting evaluative UX research on completed designs is not as effective as conducting UX research throughout the process. This 10-12 week fellowship offers a unique opportunity for a PhD student to explore the evolving landscape of AI-powered user research tools and their impact on the future of work. The intern will gain practical experience by evaluating these cutting-edge tools, analyzing their implications for research workfl ows, and contributing to the development of novel research methods. Our fellowship is geared towards PhD candidates with a proven publication track record as fi rst author in top-tier computing venues including CHI, CSCW, DIS.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in user experience research or design is highly preferred.
Actively enrolled in a graduate PhD program in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Cognitive Science, Information Sciences, Digital Media or a related field.
Ability to conduct in-depth interviews with developers and technical audiences, eff ectively gathering insights on complex computing topics and translating them into actionable fi ndings.
Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness, with the ability to work autonomously, manage time eff ectively, and prioritize tasks to achieve project goals with minimal supervision, even when juggling multiple tasks simultaneously.
Demonstrated experience in academic research and publication, with fi rst author publications in top-tier conferences such as CHI, CSCW, and DIS, showcasing expertise in HCI principles and research methodologies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with programming and developing computational tools.

Responsibilities

Conduct a comprehensive landscape analysis of AI-powered user research tools and platforms.
Design and execute research studies to evaluate the usability and impact of selected AI tools on real-world research projects.
Collaborate with experienced researchers and contribute to the development of new research methodologies that leverage the power of AI.
Synthesize findings into a report, presentation, and/or publication for both academic and industry audiences.