[CogSci] Hiring a Research Assistant @ Toyota Research Institute

[Emily Sumner]

Dear Colleagues (apologies for cross-posting),

The Human-centric AI Group at  Toyota Research Institute
<https://www.tri.global/> is hiring a Research Assistant to work with us on
understanding individual differences in cognition while driving and
designing better HMIs. Experience or expertise in running behavioral
studies, cognitive modeling, virtual reality, executive function, and/or
aging are all welcomed.

This position would be perfect for a lab manager or a recent grad who
is looking for more research experience before applying to grad school or
somebody who is looking to transition to industry research. Please pass
this along to those who would be interested. This position is 40 hr/ week,
in the Bay Area, and will start in January.  More information can be found
below.

Those who are interested can apply here
<https://www.hireart.com/apply/3730c6f8>. Please let me know if you have
any questions.

All the best,
*Emily Sumner, PhD* (she/her)
Research Scientist, Human-Centric AI
TOYOTA RESEARCH INSTITUTE
4440 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022


*Research Assistant*

Location

Los Altos, CA

Expected pay rate

$55.00 - $60.00 per hour

Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Job description
HireArt is helping Toyota Research Institute hire a Research Assistant to
support the design, execution, and analysis of human-centered research
studies.

We’re seeking a Research Assistant with experience conducting behavioral
studies and an interest in the overlap between behavioral sciences and
technology.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and an excellent
communicator. They will also have a background in HCI/Psychology and be
comfortable with command line/Linux knowledge, data scripts for instruments
(e.g. Python, R, or MATLAB), and have some VR/motion simulator experience.
As a Research Assistant, you will:

   - Assist with behavior experimentation and human-centered studies.
   - Assist in running experiments on a vehicle-motion simulator.
   - Design experiments and create stimulus content.
   - Administer questionnaires, surveys, and interviews.
   - Analyze/interpret data and generate insights, recommendations, reports.
   - Manage behavioral datasets and experimentation platform accounts.
   - Conduct literature reviews and competitive analyses.
   - Edit journal submissions and scientific reports.

Requirements


   - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Factors, Human-Computer
   Interaction, Cognitive Science, Psychology, UX or a similar field
   emphasizing human performance and behavior
   - Experience proctoring behavioral studies
   - A strong interest in the overlap between behavioral sciences and
   technology
   - Exceptional verbal and written communication, with comfort giving and
   receiving feedback
   - Proactive and seek out new opportunities for impact, as time permits
   - Detail-oriented and able to work independently as well as
   collaboratively with cross-disciplinary teams
   - Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize
   effectively
   - Eager to learn new technical skills

Additional qualifications:

   - Experience managing and analyzing quantitative data using Python
or RExperience
   or coursework in computer programming
   - Experience operating complex technological equipment (e.g. driving
   simulators, robots, etc.)
   - Experience with Virtual Reality
   - Experience generating categories from qualitative data and performing
   coding
   - Experience with survey designs (e.g. survey logic, randomization, etc.)
   - Experience with online experimentation platforms, such as Qualtrics or
   Survey Monkey
   - Experience generating study stimuli (e.g. descriptive scenarios,
   animation, and video)

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