Research - Human Subjects Research Assistant I

Job#: 2072762

Job Description:

Description: Onsite role in Redmond

Human Subjects Research Assistant 1 (HSRA1)

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).

CWX Sourcing Questionnaire

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.

Story Behind the Need:

This team supports various research disciplines and needs generalists who can apply experience/education in research with human subjects to assist in recruiting, screening, consenting, and collecting data from participants in many fast-paced studies.

Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition:

Excellent opportunity to gain exposure to many different research domains while assisting with studies on the cutting edge of AR/VR/AI technology.

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

How will performance be measured:

adaptability to new protocols

timely reporting

reliability/punctuality

attention to detail in record keeping, data collection

Scope of Work Overview (Detailed for Contract Language Only)

Human Subjects Research Assistant 1 (HSRA1)

This role has a broad set of duties around conducting research studies with human subjects. HSRAs will be responsible for assisting researchers in the set-up and execution of studies, with a focus on data collection with human subjects. Responsibilities include:

I.generally assist principal investigators with experiments involving human subjects

II.help with experimental design and provide useful feedback prior to study

III.set up equipment for the study, which may involve engaging with engineering, external equipment vendors, internal and external safety evaluators, and the research study team to ensure the equipment is set up properly

IV.work with staff to ensure that study equipment is set up to operate following all applicable safety plans

V.pilot experiments, make observations, and give feedback to the study team to optimize study procedures

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

VII.assist the study project manager and external recruiting services in participant recruiting and scheduling activities

VIII.execute study protocols, which may include any or all of the following: screening participants, obtaining participant consent, assuring the privacy and confidentiality of participants and their data, instructing study participants and guiding them through study procedures, running the study procedures, collecting the data per study design, formatting and annotating the data, and creating basic reports regarding the data

IX.follow procedures related to maintaining confidential information and handling of confidential data

X.support research and development in various areas including data collection, onsite handling, tracking of participant compensation and tracking of equipment and procedures

XI.summarize literature reviews

XII.purchase research papers

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