Optical Cognition/Visual Science Researcher

Company: US Tech Solutions
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: November 16, 2023

Job Description:

Duration: 5 months contract
Job Description:

• The project team works on innovative new tech combining advances in hardware and software with the aim of making communication feel present, immersive, and real, no matter where in the world you are.
• As an Optical Cognition/Visual Science Researcher, youll support the evaluation and research for Project by collecting and analyzing user feedback and survey data.
  Responsibilities:
  • We are looking for an Optical Cognition/Visual Science Researcher to conduct evaluative and mixed methods research in support of Project.
  • The Optical Cognition/Visual Science Researcher will work closely with other UX Researchers, vision science researchers, product managers, engineers, and designers to conduct qualitative and quantitative research (e.g., usability testing, perceptual studies, surveys, interviews).
  • The Optical Cognition/Visual Science Researcher will conduct research projects and support designing, setting up, analyzing, and presenting results from research studies.
  • Manage and support the setup and execution of research studies.
  • Understand study needs, create research plans, organize study materials, define respondent / participant criteria, and organize materials needed for research activities.
    Experience (Mandatory):
    • 5-7 years of work experience in relevant graduate-school research experience.
    • Experience with SPSS, R, or other data cleaning and analysis tools.
    • Basic familiarity with each of the following methods, and in-depth expertise in one or more of the following: Usability studies, Behavioral science experiments, Concept tests, Perceptual studies, User interviews, Field research, Surveys etc.
    • Solid understanding of and comfort with qualitative methods and foundational research.
    • Strong understanding of experimental design.
    • Familiarity in basic quantitative analysis.
      Experience (Desired):
      • Ph. D in Human Factors, Social Sciences, Vision Science, Cognition and Perception, or related field
      • Experience and understanding of display technologies.
      • Experience or familiarity with one or more of the following: Psychophysical studies, Perceptual thresholds, Familiarity with aspects of vestibular conflicts, Visual artifacts, and advanced optics etc.
      • At least one year experience conducting research on enterprise-facing products or experiences.
        Skills
        • Research or Researcher
        • Vision Science, Cognition and Perception
        • Quantitative
          Education: M.A./M.S. (completed) in Psychology, Sociology, Human Factors, or other fields emphasizing human behavior.
          About US Tech Solutions:US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
          Recruiter Details:Name: Devesh ShakyaEmail: devesh@ustechsolutionsinc.comInternal Reference Id 23-33359

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