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Research Assistant Position in Vision Science<span></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Location:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"> Schepens
Eye Research Institute, Mass Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical
School, Boston, MA<span></span></span></p>
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date:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"> Open immediately<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Interested
in joining a large active research group with excellent resources that is doing
state-of-the-art work in clinical applied vision science that matters? </span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"><span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Schepens
Eye Research Institute, Mass Eye and Ear, an affiliate of Harvard Medical
School has an opening for a full-time research assistant to work with Prof. Eli
Peli and colleagues in the Mobility Enhancement and Vision Rehabilitation
Center of Excellence.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">We are
looking for an enthusiastic, highly-motivated person with above-average computer
skills who would enjoy the challenge of working with virtual reality systems
(e.g. head-mounted displays). The position involves evaluating the effects of
visual prostheses (e.g., retinal implant or sensory substitution devices) on
object recognition and visual search. Major responsibilities will be
associated with the project goal of improving the quality of imaging for visual
prostheses.<span></span></span></p>
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includes project specific tasks, such as assisting with simulated visual
prostheses using a VR system, and interacting with blind and
normally-sighted subjects for training in the use of visual
prostheses. Broader responsibilities will involve all stages of
the research process, from IRB documentation preparation to designing
experiments and assisting with manuscript writing and presentation preparation.
Additional responsibilities will include developing and implementing
experimental protocols, collecting data, running experimental sessions,
maintaining databases, and data processing and analysis. <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Research assistants
in the lab frequently co-author or even serve as lead authors on publications
and have a great record of ending in excellent professional or graduate
programs (see people page of our website).<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><u><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Education
and Experience Required:</span></u></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"><span></span></span></p>
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BA or BS in an area related to vision science or computer science is required,
MS would be a plus. Good problem solving skills, the ability to work
independently and with a multidisciplinary team on multiple tasks, and strong
interpersonal skills are essential. A strong background in computer use
is necessary and an interest in developing programming skills (e.g., Matlab)
would be advantageous. A good candidate needs to be interested in visual
prosthesis or human vision in general. Knowledge of experimental psychology, visual
psychophysics, image processing, and/or 3D rendering or statistics is a plus.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">In addition to the <u>online application</u> at Mass Eye and Ear
Infirmary (</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a href="https://meei.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/research-assistant-peli-lab-1264" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline">https://meei.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/research-assistant-peli-lab-1264</a>)</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">
interested candidates should <u>email Kassandra Lee</u> at <a href="mailto:kassandra_lee@meei.harvard.edu" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline">kassandra_lee@meei.harvard.edu</a>
and should include a CV, letter of interest, expected date of availability, and
contact information for at least 2 references (in .pdf format).</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
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should be submitted by <span style="background:yellow">March 15, 2018</span>. <span></span></span></p>
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Institute is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and E-Verify Employer.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Kassandra R.
Lee<br>
</span></b><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Research Assistant<br>
Schepens Eye Research Institute,<br>
Massachusetts Eye and Ear,<br>
Harvard Medical School <br>
20 Staniford Street <br>
Boston, MA 02114<span></span></span></p>
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