UX Researcher

What we're looking for We are particularly interested in candidates with a background in social or behavioural science and strong evidence of critical thinking. You should be able to demonstrate:

Strong research and analytical skills.

Experience designing and conducting empirical research.

The ability to take an ambiguous problem and break it into answerable questions.

Strong critical-thinking skills and a willingness to question assumptions.

The ability to evaluate the quality, strength and limitations of evidence.

Experience analysing qualitative research systematically.

The ability to identify patterns across complex or sometimes contradictory information.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

The ability to explain research clearly to people without a research background.

Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in understanding human behaviour.

Comfort working independently while collaborating closely with others.

A willingness to learn new research methods and work across different problem spaces.

Academic background A postgraduate qualification in a relevant social or behavioural science is preferred. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with a PhD, or equivalent research experience.

Relevant disciplines may include:

Psychology, sociology, anthropology or behavioural science

Cognitive science, Human-Computer Interaction or Human Factors

Criminology, public policy, political or social science

Education, organisational psychology or occupational psychology

Science and Technology Studies or another empirical social-science discipline

Your exact discipline matters less than the research skills and way of thinking you have developed through it.

Quantitative research Quantitative research experience is desirable, but not essential. We are interested in candidates who are curious about developing mixed-methods capability and using qualitative and quantitative evidence together.

Useful experience could include:

Survey design and analysis

Experimental or quasi-experimental research

Statistical analysis or quantitative usability research

Behavioural or product-usage data

Data visualisation or working with structured datasets

Tools such as R, Python, SPSS, SQL or similar

We are not looking for a statistician or data scientist. Candidates with strong research foundations and an interest in learning will have opportunities to develop deeper quantitative and mixed-methods expertise within the team.

How research works at Motorola Solutions Our researchers work across different kinds of questions. Some work closely with a product domain, building a deep understanding of its users, workflows and technology. Other work begins further upstream, investigating emerging behaviours, technologies, societal changes and unmet needs that may shape future opportunities.

Across both settings, the skills are closely connected: curiosity, critical thinking, rigorous research and the ability to turn evidence into better decisions.

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.