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Job Title: Qualitative Research Intern - Innovation R&D (Avanade) Overview: Join our Innovation R&D team within the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) as a Qualitative Researcher. Collaborate with the Head of Research and Head of Engineering to design and execute qualitative research using digital ethnography, thematic analysis, psychometrics, and NLP for text analysis. Engage with cross-functional teams to explore emerging technologies like Agentic AI, embodied AI, and quantum computing. At Avanade, the Innovation R&D team: * Are passionate about pushing the limits of Microsoft technologies and social data analytics to help our customers achieve strategic business insights. * Work out in the open - thriving on open dialogue, debate, sharing best practices, and solving problems through teamwork. * Are committed to growth - recognizing and celebrating achievements for both the organization and each individual. * Have a bias for action - proactively experimenting and iterating on innovative ideas to accelerate impactful outcomes. * Are hypothesis-driven, exploring how qualitative insights can inform strategic research decisions. * Avanade Innovation R&D helps our clients not only see the future but create it. Through applied research, experimentation, and collaboration, we empower them to make smart bets and achieve step changes in competitive advantage. Our team is dedicated to good science, rigorous research methods, and the integration of AI in research workflows. Key Responsibilities: * Qualitative Research Design and Analysis: Design qualitative research studies, including digital ethnography, focus groups, and thematic analysis. Use NLP tools for thematic coding, sentiment analysis, and topic modeling on large qualitative datasets. * Survey Methodology and Psychometrics: Develop and validate surveys, ensuring reliability and validity using psychometric techniques (e.g., scale development, factor analysis). * Narrative Analysis and Storytelling: Conduct narrative analysis to extract insights from qualitative data and craft compelling stories for strategic decision-making. * Digital Ethnography and Cultural Analysis: Conduct digital ethnographies to understand cultural dynamics and user behaviors within digital communities. * Data Integration and Reporting: Synthesize qualitative insights with quantitative findings for holistic research insights and present them in clear, impactful reports. * Research Ethics and Privacy: Ensure ethical research practices, including informed consent and data privacy compliance. * Collaborative Engagement: Work closely with quantitative researchers, data engineers, and UX teams for integrated research insights. * Qualifications: * Education: Master's or PhD in Qualitative Psychology, Digital Anthropology, Social Data Science, Sociology, or related fields. * Experience: Proven experience in qualitative research, psychometrics, NLP for text analysis, and digital ethnography. * Academic or Professional Publications in relevant journals are highly valued. * Professional Skills: * Advanced Qualitative Research and NLP Expertise: Proficiency in thematic analysis, narrative analysis, digital ethnography, and NLP tools for text coding, sentiment analysis, and topic modeling. * Survey Design and Psychometrics: Expertise in survey methodology, scale development, and psychometric validation using advanced qualitative and quantitative techniques. * Communication and Storytelling: Strong ability to craft compelling narratives from qualitative insights, coupled with excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. * Technical Skills: Your technical skillset can be varied, but some of the following would be a good indicator that you're a great fit: * Qualitative Analysis and Coding: Proficiency in automated transcription, thematic coding, pattern recognition, and NLP for text analysis on large qualitative datasets. * Digital Ethnography and Social Listening: Expertise in digital ethnography, cultural analysis, and social listening to understand digital communities and identify emerging trends. * Data Visualization and Reporting: Ability to craft compelling narratives from qualitative data and create interactive visualizations for effective communication of insights. * About Avanade: Avanade is the leading provider of innovative digital and cloud services, business solutions, and design-led experiences on the Microsoft ecosystem. Learn more at [1] Avanade is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Pay Rate: $25/hour References Visible links 1. We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Avanade believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants, or job seekers because of their race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protect group status as defined by law.

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