[visionlist] Research Assistant-Mobility & Vision Rehab

[Frances Ng]

Research Assistant- Mobility & Vision Rehab

Location: Schepens Eye Research Institute Boston, MA

Start date: Summer 2011

Contact: Dr Alex Bowers  alex.bowers at schepens.harvard.edu

 

Schepens Eye Research Institute, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, has
an opening for a full-time Research Assistant.  The position will work with
Dr Alex Bowers in the Mobility and Vision Rehabilitation Center and will be
part of an active research group.  

 

The position will assist in the development and implementation of studies
that evaluates the effect of optical (prismatic) treatments and intensive
computerized training regimens for people with hemianopia which is a loss of
half the field of vision, caused by stroke and traumatic brain injury.
Functional performance will be evaluated in real world situations and
virtual environments, including a walking simulator and a high-fidelity
driving simulator. The position may also involve working on other projects.

 

The position is initially available for 18 months and involves all stages of
the research process from planning experiments to assisting with manuscript
writing and presentation preparation.  The primary responsibilities will be
developing and implementing experimental protocols, recruiting subjects,
collecting data, running training sessions, maintaining databases, and
processing and analyzing data.  Other tasks may include activities such as
administrative management in the lab.

 

BA or BS in an area related to vision science is required.  Good problem
solving skills, the ability to work independently on multiple tasks, and
strong interpersonal skills are essential.  An interest in developing
programming skills would be advantageous.  Knowledge of experimental
psychology, visual psychophysics or statistics would be a plus. 

 

Applications should be sent by email (in pdf format) to Alex Bowers
(alex.bowers at schepens.harvard.edu) and should include a CV, the expected
date of availability, and contact information for at least 2 referees.
Applications should be submitted by Friday June 24th 2011.  Interested
applicants should complete the linked form
http://www.schepens.harvard.edu/hr/self_identification.html 

 

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

 

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