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Job Location (Full Address):

220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

210450 Center for Visual Science Col

Work Shift:

Range:

UR URG 104 H

Compensation Range:

$18.65 - $26.11

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

Performs complex laboratory assignments, planning and conducting a complete project of limited scope or a portion of a larger and more diverse project.

Interdisciplinary research group has a full-time position open for a laboratory technician to aid in the development of cutting-edge technology for vision sciences. If you like solving complex problems that intersect with both hardware and software, this is the job for you!

About Us

The Active Perception Laboratory (https://aplab.bcs.rochester.edu/index.html) of Professors Michele Rucci and Martina Poletti at the University of Rochester seeks to understand the role of eye movements in everyday visual perception. To achieve this goal, the laboratory integrates theoretical and experimental neuroscience, with a particular focus on the interaction between visual, motor, and cognitive processes. The laboratory's research has led to multiple novel findings which have been published in highly regarded, peer-reviewed scientific journals. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of the work, the laboratory attracts individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and interests. Projects are highly collaborative and intellectually challenging. You'll never be bored as a member of the Active Perception Laboratory!

The position comes with the standard benefits offered by the University of Rochester, including tuition benefits. The Active Perception Laboratory prides itself in being a supportive work environment, actively helping employees expand their skills and achieve their career ambitions. The lab welcomes applicants at any point in their career, including individuals who are considering graduate or medical school. If interested in this position, please send resume / curriculum vitae, cover letter, and names of two references to Professors Michele Rucci and Martina Poletti, mrucci@ur.rochester.edu and martina_poletti@urmc.rochester.edu

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop hardware and software for high-precision tracking of head and eye movements, including working with state-of-the-art motion capture systems and our in-house magnetic search coil system.

• Contribute to the development of virtual reality systems with integrated eye-tracking technology.

• Help with the refinement of two new types of eye-trackers currently at a prototype stage in the laboratory.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Biomedical, or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field of study, and/or equivalent work experience preferred

• 5 years of relevant experience or combination of education and experience required

• 1+ years of experience with C++ and Matlab/Python preferred

• 1+ years of experience data acquisition and signal processing preferred

• Hands on experience with electrical circuits and/or mechanical design preferred

• Ability to work well in a team is essential, as well as self-motivation and the capability to work independently when needed preferred

Schedule: 8:30 AM-5 PM

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