[visionlist] Research Assistant- Vision Science

[Frances Ng]

FULL-TIME RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE IN VISION SCIENCE

 

Location: Schepens Eye Research Institute, Mass Eye and Ear, Boston, MA

Start date: Winter 2013

 

Interested in joining an active research group with excellent facilities in
a great location that is doing state-of-the-art work that matters?  

 

Schepens Eye Research Institute, Mass Eye and Ear, an affiliate of Harvard
Medical School, has an opening for a full-time research assistant to work
with Dr. Eli Peli and colleagues in the Mobility Enhancement and Vision
Rehabilitation Center. 

 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly-motivated person with
above-average computer skills who would enjoy the challenge of working with
virtual reality systems in studies evaluating the effects of vision
impairment and rehabilitation interventions on walking and driving.  The
main responsibilities will be associated with our driving simulator studies,
including the administration, maintenance and running of our
state-of-the-art driving simulator, as well as assisting with the analysis
of driving data and eye-tracking data logged during simulator sessions. The
position may also involve working on other projects.

 

The position is initially available for 12 months with possible extension
and involves all stages of the research process from planning experiments to
assisting with manuscript writing and presentation preparation.  The
responsibilities will include developing and implementing experimental
protocols, recruiting subjects, collecting data, running simulator sessions,
maintaining databases, and processing and analyzing data.  

 

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.  A strong background in computer
use is necessary and 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
erin_holmes at meei.harvard.edu in Human Resources and should include a CV, the
expected date of availability, and contact information for at least 2
referees.  Applications should be submitted by February 15th 2013.   

 

Interested candidates should complete the voluntary self-identification
form: http://squeek.eri.harvard.edu/hr/self_identification.html. 

 

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 

 

 

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