About the role#
As a Human Factors Intern, you will work on advancing AI-persona and virtual-reality research. You will help evaluate AI-generated voice-of-customer personas and establish methods for using virtual reality in consumer new-product research. This is a 12-week paid, full-time program designed to provide real-world industry exposure and professional development.
What you'll do#
- Design and execute research studies for AI personas using Human Factors and UX research methodologies.
- Collect and analyze user feedback to identify needs, behaviors, and preferences.
- Develop study protocols and metrics to evaluate user feedback.
- Evaluate emerging research approaches, including AI-generated voice-of-customer personas, and validate their responses.
- Collaborate with team members to deliver project objectives while independently managing your assigned work.
- Identify and communicate project risks, resource needs, and roadblocks.
- Prepare a final report and presentation of AI-persona validation metrics.
- Demonstrate the developed virtual-reality research methodology.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in Psychology or a related field.
- Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029.
- Minimum GPA of 3.00.
- Availability to work full-time for 12 weeks during Summer 2027.
- Exposure to user research and voice-of-customer methods.
- Understanding of design-research theories.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Reliable transportation to and from the work location.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Location & details#
- Location: Fontana, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
About James Hardie
James Hardie manufactures fiber cement and fiber gypsum building products. The company serves homeowners and building professionals through the production of exterior siding, trim, and backerboard. It maintains operations across North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The firm is headquartered in Chicago and employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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