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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dear Vision Science community,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Oculus Research is looking for
<b>interns</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">More specifically, we’re looking for PhD students in neuroscience, cognitive psychology, or related fields with interest and expertise in:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">- Eye movements<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">- Motion processing / Spatial vision<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">- Contrast masking, color and binocular vision<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">- Computation modeling / Perceptual decision-making<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Knowledge of physiological optics, signal processing, graphics rendering, and displays is a plus.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Two members from the Oculus Research Perception Science team will be attending the IS&T conference (01/29-02/02 in Burlingame, CA). If you are interested in internship opportunities in our team and would
like to meet with us to learn more about open positions, please contact:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">- <b>James Hillis (</b><a href="mailto:james.hillis@oculus.com)"><b>james.hillis@oculus.com)</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">- <b>Kevin MacKenzie (</b><a href="mailto:kevin.mackenzie@oculus.com)"><b>kevin.mackenzie@oculus.com)</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Oculus is a world leader in the design of virtual reality systems. We are currently seeking innovative interns with a passion for applied and fundamental research in fields related to perception with relevance
to virtual and augmented reality. <br>
The focus of this internship is to further perceptual research informing the design of virtual and augmented reality systems. You’ll have the unique opportunity to work with the researchers and engineers who are defining the future of these systems. <br>
We are accepting applications from students interested in (but not limited to) the following areas: <br>
- Visual Psychophysics - Stereopsis - Accommodation -Visual Acuity and Contrast - Eye Movements - Audiovisual integration <br>
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Our internships are twelve (12) to twenty four (24) weeks long and we have various start dates throughout the year. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Responsibilities</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Design and implementation of systems and/or experiments to explore aspects of visual perception<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Collaboration with and support of other researchers across various disciplines<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Communication of research agenda, progress and results.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Minimum Qualification</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Pursuing a PhD or Master’s degree in Vision Science, Perceptual Psychology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with an emphasis on perception.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Must be currently enrolled in a full time degree program and returning to the<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">program after the completion of the internship.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Excellent interpersonal skills, cross-group and cross-culture collaboration.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">High levels of creativity and quick problem solving capabilities<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Proven track record of achieving significant results<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ability to obtain work authorization in the United States in 2017<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Preferred Qualifications</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Demonstrated software engineering experience via an internship, work experience, coding competitions or PhD papers<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Knowledge of optics, signal processing, mathematical modeling and/or simulation expertise<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ability to design and perform psychophysical experiments<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">If you are interested in this position, please reach out to anyone on our team (contact information below) and apply online:
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="https://www3.oculus.com/en-us/careers/a0I1200000JXkXbEAL/"><b>https://www3.oculus.com/en-us/careers/a0I1200000JXkXbEAL/</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Aaron Nicholls, team lead (<a href="mailto:aaron.nicholls@oculus.com">aaron.nicholls@oculus.com</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">James Hillis, perception scientist (<a href="mailto:james.hillis@oculus.com)">james.hillis@oculus.com)</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Kevin MacKenzie, perception scientist (<a href="mailto:kevin.mackenzie@oculus.com)">kevin.mackenzie@oculus.com)</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Marina Zannoli, perception scientist (<a href="mailto:marina.zannoli@oculus.com">marina.zannoli@oculus.com</a>) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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