User Experience Researcher Co-op/Intern
Nokia
Design
Canada
Posted on Dec 19, 2025
Number of Position(s): 1
Duration: 4 Months +
Date: May 4th - August 28th, 2026
Location: Hybrid in Ottawa, ON.
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- Flexible and hybrid working schemes to balance work and life
- Professional development events and networking opportunities
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- Employee Growth Solutions, mentorship programs, and coaching support for your career development
- A learning environment that fosters both personal growth and professional development – for your role and beyond
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This is a fantastic opportunity to be a key player in enhancing user experience through research-driven insights. As part of our team, you will apply your expertise in social science research methodologies to collaborate with cross-functional teams in defining and prioritizing research initiatives. You will conduct empirical research to uncover meaningful patterns in user behavior and generate valuable insights that will guide product improvements. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing the user experience and driving the development of more user-centric products.
- Currently a candidate for a Master's, Bachelor’s degree, or Diploma in Human Psychology, Human-Centred Design, Anthropology, Sociology, or a related field with an accredited school in Canada.
- Experience working across disciplines with designers, engineers, developers, and product teams
- Experience in applied product research and design thinking techniques is an asset. A user-focused approach to research is essential.
- Strong ability to communicate research findings and present suggestions in clear and engaging ways.
- Experience in moderating qualitative research.
It would be nice if you also had:
- User experience tools & skills, such as Figma, and design thinking skills.
- A portfolio of work you’ve done that demonstrates the research methods that you learned about user needs while conducting the research.
As a part of our team, you will:
- Apply knowledge of methodology and practices of social science research.
- Work with cross-functional team members to define and prioritize research and develop UX metrics.
- Conduct empirical research to identify and extract meaningful patterns of user behavior.
- Generate user experience insights that will help drive product improvements.