UX Research Intern
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UX Research Intern at BetterHelp assisting in hands-on research processes for mental health accessibility. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to contribute to product development.
Responsibilities:
- Design and execute research studies with guidance from your manager (e.g., usability testing, surveys, interviews).
- Support usability testing by helping plan sessions, moderate or observe studies, and synthesize findings.
- Translate research findings into clear, concise insights and recommendations that inform product and design decisions.
- Develop research artifacts such as user journeys, personas, or summaries to support product strategy.
- Contribute to maintaining and organizing our research repository to ensure insights are accessible and reusable.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to frame research questions and ensure research drives impact.
- Present findings in written and verbal formats tailored to different audiences.
Requirements:
- Currently pursuing, recently completed, or returning to the workforce with training or experience in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Psychology, Cognitive Science, Sociology, Human Factors, Data Analytics, or a related field. We welcome candidates transitioning careers or re-entering the workforce who can demonstrate relevant research skills and applied project experience.
- Understanding of common research methods (e.g., usability testing, surveys, interviews) and when to apply them.
- Experience with basic statistical analysis.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate findings and recommendations.
- Collaborative mindset, able to work effectively with designers, product managers, engineers, and data scientists.
- Curiosity about user behavior and motivation, especially in emotionally sensitive contexts.
- Detail-oriented and organized, with interest in maintaining research documentation and repositories.
- One or more portfolio or academic projects demonstrating your research process, insights, and impact.
Benefits:
- The chance to build something that changes lives – and that people love
- An awesome community of co-workers
- Meaningful projects: Apply your education to real-world challenges through hands-on, impactful work that is both rigorous and rewarding.
- Growth & development: Expand your skills through mentoring, job shadowing, lunch & learns, and hands-on project work that supports your personal and professional growth.
- Dedicated support: Benefit from a manager and mentor who will provide ongoing guidance and support throughout your internship.

















