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Research Assistant - Visual Perception Lab

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ, United States
Part-time

Title :

Research Assistant - Visual Perception Lab

Department :

Humanities & Social Sciences

Reports To :

Assistant Professor, Humanities & Social Sciences

Position Type : Staff

Staff

Position Summary :

TheVisual Perception Laboratory is recruiting a part time Research Assistant tojoin the lab. The lab uses an experimental-computational framework,involving computational modeling, behavioral psychophysics, andeye-tracking to determine how the human visual system integrates sensory informationto make perceptual judgments while accounting for uncertainty and statisticalvariability.

Essential Functions :

The Research Assistant will assist the PI in researchactivities such as programming and performing psychophysical experiments, operatingeye-tracking equipment, testing models, carrying out data analysis, andcontributing to journal publications, conference submissions, and grantapplications.

Other lab responsibilities include managing participant pools,participant recruitment and scheduling, training and supervising undergraduateresearch assistants, managing IRB protocols or other lab-related administrativeduties.

Prerequisite Qualifications :

  • BA / BS in a scientific discipline -
  • Previous research experience in vision science, psychology, computer science, neuroscience, or related fields.
  • Ability to work independently, strong work ethic, strong organizational skills, exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Part-Time

Special Instructions toApplicants :

Interested candidates should submit (a) a cover letter outlining their background and interests, (b) a CV or resume, and (3) a list of three references with the contact information for each referee.

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