Our UX Research team is designing for the global diversity of human needs, which requires us to deeply understand the behaviors of the people behind them. Our researchers tackle some of the most complex challenges to gain deeper insights into how people interact with each other and the world around them, and work collaboratively to contribute new ideas to products that impact the experiences of billions of people on a global scale. We are looking for an experienced individual contributor who will help elevate the practice of research with creative but rigorous qualitative, quantitative, and/or design research methods. The right candidate will be an effective communicator, passionate about understanding people, curious about the relationship between data, technology and society, comfortable in a flat, fast-moving organization, and a great collaborator. This job description represents different UX Research opportunities for full-time new graduate roles across Meta’s family of apps and services.

Quantitative UX Researcher, Monetization (PhD) Responsibilities

Design and execute end-to-end custom primary research using a wide variety of methods

Work closely with product teams, as well as other researchers, to identify important research questions

Act as a thought leader in research, while advocating for people who use our products

Generate insights that shape how product teams think about medium and long-term product strategy

Communicate results and illustrate suggestions in compelling and creative ways

Work cross-functionally with design, product management, data science, content strategy, engineering, and marketing

Minimum Qualifications

Currently has or in the process of obtaining PhD in a human behavior-related field, such as Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Anthropology, Information Science, Computer Science, or Political Science. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta

Knowledge of research methods in at least one subset of methods (e.g., survey design and quantitative data analysis, ethnography) - qualitative and/or quantitative research

Experience conveying research findings and implications to audiences

Analytical, project management, and problem-solving experience

Experience with autonomy and independent decision making to weigh tradeoffs and balance demands

Experience mentoring other researchers and maintain our team’s standard of work

Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with consumer products, consumer insights, or product research

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About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

$99,000/year to $163,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action

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Quantitative UX Researcher

Monetization, PhD

Meta

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