Human Factors Intern, UX Research

As a James Hardie intern you will gain hands-on experience in your chosen field while contributing to meaningful projects that drive business results. Our 12-week paid internship program is designed to provide real-world industry exposure strengthen your professional and technical skills and help prepare you for a successful career. Throughout the program you will collaborate with experienced professionals build valuable relationships across the organization and take on work that makes a measurable impact. You will also have access to mentoring opportunities and professional development resources to support your growth and career aspirations.

Internship Objective

Advance current AI-persona and virtual-reality research by developing research methodologies and validating project goals. You will help evaluate AI-generated voice-of-customer personas and establish methods for using virtual reality in consumer new-product research.

Internship Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze user feedback to identify user needs behaviors preferences and opportunities
• Design and execute research studies for AI personas using Human Factors and UX research methodologies
• Develop study protocols and metrics to evaluate user feedback
• Evaluate emerging research approaches including AI generated VOC personas
• Validate responses from AI-generated voice-of-customer personas.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver project objectives while independently managing assigned work.
• Identify and communicate roadblocks resource needs and project risks in a timely manner.
• Prepare a final report and presentation of AI-persona validation metrics and demonstrate the developed virtual-reality research methodology.

• Currently enrolled in a bachelors degree program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029 (rising junior or rising senior).

• Strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.00.

• Available to work full-time for 12 weeks during summer 2027.

• Reliable transportation to and from the work location.

• Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Skills

• Target majors: Human Factors Engineering Human-Centered Design User Experience (UX) Design User Experience Research Cognitive Science Psychology (especially Human Factors Cognitive or Experimental Psychology).
• Exposure to user research and voice-of-customer methods.
• Understanding of design-research theories.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills.

As of the date of this posting a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $20 to $25 per hour. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience skills geography and may change over time.

• Full-time work experience and competitive pay
• Meaningful projects with business impact
• Mentorship and guidance
• Feedback and evaluation
• Exposure to James Hardie culture
• Networking opportunities and skill development

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