In our inaugural newsletter edition 🥳 we’re spotlighting researchers in the banking space from 🇮🇩 Indonesia in our People of the Week series, providing a roundup of exciting job opportunities in UX, Data Science, and Behavioral Science.

We’re also giving you your weekly round-up of articles on UX research, Behavioral Science, and AI with The Do’s and Don’ts of Personalization in Tech and exploring What Comes After Chatbots? in AI. Finally, we end with a podcast pick from the Finders to Builders podcast by Julian Della Mattia, featuring a discussion on Leading in UXR with Roberta Dombrowski, and our event for the month.

🌟 People of The Week

At People of Research, part of our goal is to share the stories of fellow researchers across the tech industry. We have members from 27 countries in roles ranging from UX Research and Behavioral Science to AI Policy. Our “People of the Week” series allows you to share your career journey, experiences, and perspectives with a global research community, giving you a platform to showcase your work and grow your network.

👋 Meet Eka, Senior Product Researcher in Indonesia

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💼 Jobs For The Week

We are excited to share the latest opportunities available within our community, spanning across 27 countries. We strive to provide a diverse range of roles across various regions and seniority levels to cater to our global audience. Here are some of the current openings:

1. Lead Decision Scientist, @Monzo Bank

2. Sr. UX Researcher, Device Design Group @Amazon

3. Senior Data Analyst, @Webflow

4. Researcher, Strategic Growth,@Figma

5. International Digital Commerce-User Researcher,@Alibaba

6. UX Researcher II, @Microsoft

7. Quantitative UX Research Lead, Wear OS @Google

8. Research Scientist Manager (Llama team),@Meta

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📰 Article Picks

Here’s a roundup of articles for this week to keep you curious:

Research Findings vs Insights vs Actionable Suggestions | Do you know the difference? Learn about the crucial differences between research findings, insights, and actionable suggestions with Debbie Levitt’s enlightening article. Understand how raw data (findings) differs from its interpretation (insights), and how these can be transformed into practical steps (actionable suggestions). Levitt illustrates how presenting findings without insights can overwhelm teams, while actionable suggestions drive real change. Perfect for researchers seeking to make impactful recommendations.

What We Can Learn from UX Research Job Descriptions |  Dive into a thorough analysis of 1,400 job descriptions to uncover insights about qualifications, responsibilities, and salary trajectories, by Drill Bit Labs. Whether you’re a junior or in a leadership role, this article sheds light on job titles, salary trends, and what employers are really looking for in the research space.

What Comes After Chatbots? |  The next frontier in AI is here, you just don’t know about it yet! Gary Marcus takes us through groundbreaking advancements with AlphaProof and AlphaGeometry—AI models developed by Google DeepMind that have surpassed expectations by solving complex math problems at the International Mathematical Olympiad level. This isn’t just about beating chatbots; these AI systems demonstrate advanced reasoning and creative problem-solving skills. Curious about how these advancements might shape the future of AI and your day job?

This is Personal: The Do’s and Don’ts of Personalization in Tech | Learn how not to creep out your users. Personalization in tech can significantly enhance user experience, but it must be handled carefully. This article by Preeti Kotamarthi of The Decision Lab outlines the importance of aligning personalization with user emotions, attitudes, goals, and personality to ensure effectiveness. It warns against common pitfalls like irrelevant or insensitive personalization and the “creepiness” factor when personalization becomes too intrusive. The article argues that successful personalization requires balancing user control, feedback, choice, transparency, and ethical considerations.

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🔉 Podcast Picks

Two podcasts this week to keep you curious: Start with From Finders to Builders podcast from Julian Della Mattia, with Roberta Dombrowski discussing what it means to lead in the research space and the essential traits and skills needed for effective leadership. Then, dive into Lenny’s Podcast with DoorDash’s Jessica Lachs on how to build top-tier research and data organizations.

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📚 Book of the Week

Here’s a book for the week that we think will keep you turning pages or make a great addition to your reading list.

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🗓 Event Picks

Finally, here are the events to keep in mind this month.

🔗 EPIC2024 Conference | EPIC2024 brings together global experts in ethnography, design, and business to share innovative research and insights. The conference will include workshops, presentations, and panels that delve into the intersection of people, technology, and business. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with thought leaders and expand your professional network.

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