Human Subjects Research Assistant

Job Description

Responsibilities

Understanding the study's objectives and background, and executing the study. This includes 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

Preparing and setting up equipment for studies, coordinating with engineers, equipment vendors, safety evaluators, and the research team to ensure proper setup.

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Skills and Requirements

Required 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), 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.

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We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to ~~~.