Research Assistant

INSPYR Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

15 Days PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

INSPYR Solutions is seeking a Research Assistant for an onsite role in New York City to support human behavioral experiments and contribute to next-generation VR/AR/MR experiences. The position runs for 12 months with extensions possible up to 30 months, and compensation is $30/hr.

You will work with a diverse team of researchers and engineers, managing lab space, data collection, and participant coordination, while ensuring data quality and appropriate ethical practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, cognitive science, HCI, or related fields.
• Experience running behavioural experiments and collecting data.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and personal management skills.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Stage, set up, and manage equipment and lab spaces for experiments at the data collection center.
• Supervise data collection, including informed consent, protocols, confidential data, and basic reports.
• Conduct literature reviews on relevant topics as needed.
• Assist with recruiting and scheduling experiment participants.
• Review large data volumes for quality issues and provide feedback for improvements.

Skills

Behavioral experiments

Data collection

HCI knowledge

Data quality assessment

Interest in VR/AR/MR

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, cognitive science, HCI, or related fields

Job description

Title: Research Assistant
Location: Onsite in NYC, NY
Duration: 12 months + Extensions up to 30 months
Compensation: $30/hr
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

ABOUT THIS FEATURED OPPORTUNITY

Inspyr Solutions is dedicated to connecting YOU to highly sought-after opportunities. Our client is a well-known Fortune 500 company in the technology industry and is looking for a motivated Research Assistant to join their team. This position will support human behavioral experiments and contribute to the development of next-generation virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences. The Researcher will work closely with a diverse team of researchers and engineers, leveraging cutting-edge technology, resources, and testing facilities.

THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU

• Stage, set up, and manage equipment and lab spaces for experiments at the data collection center
• Supervise data collection, including obtaining informed consent, supervising experiment protocols, handling confidential data, and creating basic reports
• Conduct literature reviews on various research topics as needed
• Assist with recruiting and scheduling experiment participants
• Review large volumes of data for quality issues and provide feedback for quality improvements

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, cognitive science, HCI, or related fields
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and personal management skills
• High attention to detail
• Experience running behavioural experiments and collecting data

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of human-computer interaction (HCI)
• Experience with data quality assessment and improvement
• Interest in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality technologies

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• 15 Days of PTO
• 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.

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