User Experience Researcher Intern
@ Nokia

Kanata, ON
$50,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 2 days ago

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Position Overview

The User Experience Researcher Intern position at Nokia is a 4+ month internship starting January 5th, 2026, until April 24th, 2026. This hybrid role is ideal for candidates pursuing a Master's, Bachelor's, or Diploma in Human Psychology, Human-Centred Design, Anthropology, Sociology, or related fields at an accredited school in Canada.

Key Responsibilities

  • Apply social science research methodologies to UX projects.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define research priorities.
  • Conduct empirical research for identifying user behavior patterns.
  • Generate insights to drive product improvements.

Key Skills and Experience

  • Experience working with designers, engineers, developers, and product teams.
  • Applied product research and design thinking techniques.
  • User-focused approach with strong communication skills.
  • Experience moderating qualitative research sessions.

Additional Assets

  • Familiarity with user experience tools such as Figma.
  • A portfolio demonstrating research methods and design thinking.

About Nokia

At Nokia, you will contribute to creating the technology that unites the world. The company is dedicated to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed, and cloud networks while maintaining an inclusive work culture and offering continuous learning opportunities.

Benefits

Nokia offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement savings, health and dental benefits, disability coverages, life insurance, paid time off, employee stock purchase, tuition assistance, and more (excludes student benefits).

Key skills/competency

  • User Research
  • Qualitative Analysis
  • Design Thinking
  • Empirical Research
  • UX Metrics
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Qualitative Moderation
  • Figma
  • Insight Generation
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How to Get Hired at Nokia

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight relevant UX research projects.
  • Showcase your portfolio: Include practical design thinking experience.
  • Network on LinkedIn: Connect with Nokia recruiters.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice explaining research methods clearly.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review qualitative research methodologies.
Familiarize with design and UX tools like Figma.
Study empirical data analysis techniques.
Practice creating UX metrics and reports.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging research project.
Explain teamwork in cross-functional environments.
Discuss how you prioritize tasks.
Share a time you adapted to feedback.

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