User Experience Researcher – Co-op/Intern

Nokia

User Experience Researcher enhancing user experience at Nokia through research-driven insights. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to conduct research and improve user-centric products.

Posted 4/30/2026internshipOttawa • 🇨🇦 CanadaEntry Level💰 CA$41,184 - CA$91,184 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible and hybrid working schemes to balance work and life
Professional development events and networking opportunities
Campus perks designed to make your student experience enjoyable and social, such as access to an onsite cafeteria, free employee parking, complimentary fitness centre, and sports facilities (volleyball, basketball, pickleball courts, ping pong, and employee leagues)
Well-being programs, including Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
Opportunities to join Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs) and connect with people who share your passions and values
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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Hard Skills & Tools

social science research methodologyempirical researchUX metricsapplied product researchdesign thinking techniquesqualitative research moderation

Soft Skills

communicationcross-functional collaborationuser-focused approach

Certifications

Master's degreeBachelor's degreeDiploma