Insight Global is seeking a Research Assistant to join a large, Global technology client on-site in Toronto. They will be joining a group focused on research, building prototypes, and evaluating novel interactions for human experiences in AR/VR. The Research Collaborator will be heavily involved with Engineers and Researchers to prepare and help maintain labs to run human experiments of between 20-100 people. It is their responsibility to coordinate approvals, reviews, and help carry out study protocol. They will work in-person to conduct experiments, including recruiting and briefing participants; obtaining consent; running through studies in the simulated setting/environment; ensuring the data is properly documented and the results are communicated to the larger team.
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Artificial intelligence/cognitive science, neuroscience/psychology, or closely related study
1+ years of experience working on research studies in a lab, with human subjects/participants with hands on experience
Masters graduate or past education/academia research experience with lab work
Passionate about Research and working with people (able to keep them at ease and represent the company well)
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Technical skills with AR/VR software, coding, prototyping
Research assistant in their Education/schooling
Relevant customer service experience in a fast-paced environment
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.