Human Subjects Research Assistant Job at INSPYR Solutions, Washington DC

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  • INSPYR Solutions
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Title: Human Subjects Research Assistant

Location: Redmond, WA

Duration: 12 months

Compensation: $25-$30

Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

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 is evaluating novel interaction techniques and user interfaces to improve human experiences in the augmented world. We are looking for a motivated Research Assistant to join our team and support the human subject research studies we are conducting. The chosen candidates will work with a diverse and highly interdisciplinary team of researchers and engineers and will have access to cutting edge technology, resources, and testing facilities. We are specifically looking for candidates with experience in supporting human behavioral experiments.

Responsibilities

● Stage, set up, and/or manage equipment and lab spaces to be used for experiments

● Conduct experiments which include collection of informed consent, running experiment protocols, handling of confidential data, data annotation, and creation of basic reports

● Conduct literature reviews on a wide field of research topics

● Assist with recruiting and scheduling of experiment participants

● Help with experimental design, documentation, and provide feedback during design

● Participate in research study pilots and launched studies with human subjects as necessary

Required Characteristics:

● Bachelors or equivalent experience in a closely-related research area

● Strong communication, interpersonal and personal management skills

● Some experience working in a research/academic environment involving human subjects

Desired Characteristics:

● 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), or a closely-related research area

● Experience analyzing data and/or designing research protocols

● Experience collecting user interaction data and working with related technical equipment (e.g., inertial sensing with IMUs, optical sensing, EMG).

Top 3 must-have HARD skills:

1. Participant Engagement in a Human Computer Interaction (HCI), User Experience Research (UXR) or other Human Subjects Research (HSR) environment.

2. Research Literature Review

3. Data entry/Database management

Good to have skills:

1. Some coding/scripting: Python, Matlab, SQL

2. Biosignal data collection: wet/dry EEG, EMG EKG, fMRI, etc.

Typical Day in the Role:

● assist researchers with lit reviews

● participant recruiting (using participant outreach, scheduling tools)

● greet participants at security

● administer informed consent

● execute data collection protocols in lab

● log sessions

● clean up/analyze data

Our benefits package includes:

  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • ...and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities

Job Tags

Local area, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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