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CANNOT WORK C2C MUST BE LOCAL TO MORRISVILLE DescriptionOur client is a global technology organization focused on delivering innovative technology solutions that enhance how people work, create, collaborate, and interact with digital experiences. Research plays a critical role in ensuring these innovations are grounded in real user needs and meaningful outcomes.As a UX Researcher, you will join a team focused on exploring future computing experiences and helping guide innovation efforts across a broad ecosystem of products and services. This role supports research initiatives focused on understanding how emerging technologies can create value for users through new interactions, capabilities, and experiences.The initial focus will support a program exploring advanced voice interactions, AI-enhanced experiences, contextual computing, intelligent sensing technologies, and other future-facing concepts. The researcher will partner closely with designers, product teams, engineers, and stakeholders to evaluate concepts, identify opportunities, and generate insights that influence product direction.This is not a traditional UX research role centered around usability testing, feature validation, or A/B testing. Instead, the team is focused on understanding broader user needs, uncovering opportunities for innovation, and evaluating how emerging technologies can enhance the overall user experience.The ideal candidate is naturally curious, comfortable with ambiguity, highly collaborative, and capable of adapting research approaches to evolving business and product questions. They will serve as an embedded partner to design teams and help shape decisions throughout the innovation process.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct exploratory, evaluative, and mixed-methods research focused on future user experiences.Identify unmet user needs, behavioral patterns, and areas of opportunity.Partner closely with designers to frame research questions and inform concept development.Evaluate early-stage concepts and emerging technology experiences.Investigate user perceptions and adoption behaviors related to AI-enabled and voice-driven experiences.Synthesize research findings into actionable recommendations for stakeholders.Communicate insights through compelling storytelling and strategic recommendations.Collaborate with cross-functional teams across design, product, engineering, and research.Contribute to innovation initiatives where goals, opportunities, and solutions may not yet be fully defined.Top SkillsUX ResearchUser ResearchMixed Methods ResearchResearch SynthesisAdditional Qualifications5+ years of UX Research experience.Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Human Factors, Anthropology, Design Research, or a related field.Strong portfolio demonstrating research process, methodology selection, synthesis, and business impact.Experience influencing product strategy and design direction through research.Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and stakeholders.Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.Experience supporting hardware, software, AI, or emerging technology initiatives preferred.Familiarity with innovation, concept testing, or future-state product development preferred.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Morrisville, NC.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Morrisville, NC.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Morrisville,NC.About TEKsystemsWe're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.Job SummaryJob number: JP-006348300Profession: Other

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