Title: Research Assistant
Location: Redmond, WA
Duration: 12 months
Compensation: $39
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
ABOUT THIS FEATURED OPPORTUNITY
At XXX Research, our goal is to explore, innovate, and design novel interfaces and hardware subsystems for the next generation of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences. Our team of researchers evaluates novel interaction techniques and user interfaces to enhance human experiences in the augmented world. Join our highly interdisciplinary team as a Research Assistant and contribute to cutting-edge studies with access to advanced technology and resources.
THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU
As a Research Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting human subject research studies, collaborating closely with a diverse team of researchers and engineers. Responsibilities include setting up experiments, conducting literature reviews, recruiting participants, and assisting with experimental design. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience in research within the burgeoning fields of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Bachelors in the field of psychology (e.g. neuroscience), cognitive science (e.g., artificial intelligence), computer science (e.g., human-computer interaction), engineering (e.g., human-factors), speech and hearing sciences, linguistics, or a closely related research area
- Experience running data collection using in-person qualitative research methods (e.g., user interviews, observational methods).
- Experience with qualitative data cleaning and coding.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and personal management skills
- Minimum 1 years of experience working in a research environment involving human subjects
- A good understanding of information technology, including filesystems, secure shell (ssh), and experience with spreadsheet applications.
- Proficiency in using Windows, Linux, or MacOS with both command line and GUI is required.
Desired Characteristics:
- Advanced degree (MA, doctoral student)
- Course work or lab experience in the following sub-areas: speech perception/production, psycholinguistics, hearing science, language-focused cognitive psychology, auditory neuroscience, and similar
- Experience analyzing data and/or designing research protocols — in particular, studies using in person qualitative methods and surveys.
- Experience setting up audio related equipment such as microphones, speakers, and audio interfaces as well as collecting user interaction data and working with related technical equipment (e.g., inertial sensing with IMUs, optical sensing, EMG).
- Knowledge of quantitative methods and analysis (e.g., basic survey creation, descriptive statistics) Some knowledge of scripting and/or programming, preferably with experience in Matlab, Python, JavaScript, R, or other languages.
- Our benefits package includes: Comprehensive medical benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) retirement plan
- ...and much more!
About INSPYR Solutions
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