Research Assistant

BC forward is currently seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant for an opportunity Onsite in Redmond, WA Need someone who is authorized to work independently without any sponsorship.

Position Title: Research Assistant

Location: Onsite in Redmond, WA

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: Full Time (>=40 HRS WEEKLY) – Contract

Job Description:

Responsibilities

● Stage, set up, and/or manage equipment and lab spaces to be used for experiments

● Conduct experiments which include collection of informed consent, running experiment protocols, handling of confidential data, data annotation, and creation of basic reports

● Conduct literature reviews on a wide field of research topics

● Assist with recruiting and scheduling of experiment participants

● Help with experimental design, documentation, and provide feedback during design

Essential Physical Functions:

● Ability to wear a precision wearable data-collection device on the hand and forearm for extended periods of time. Ability to maintain sustained manual dexterity and fine-motor control while wearing the device.

● Fit within these hand size measurements:

○ Minimum hand breadth ≥ 95 mm (measured across the knuckles with fingers extended flat)

○ Minimum hand length ≥ 195 mm (wrist crease to tip of middle finger)

Required Characteristics:

● Strong communication, interpersonal and personal management skills

● Bachelors in the field of psychology (e.g. neuroscience), cognitive science (e.g., artificial intelligence), computer science (e.g., human-computer interaction), engineering (e.g., human-factors), or a closely-related research area

Desired Characteristics:

● Experience analyzing data and/or designing research protocols

● Experience collecting user interaction data and working with related technical equipment (e.g., inertial sensing with IMUs, optical sensing, EMG)

● 1+ years of experience working in a research environment involving human subjects