Applied Perception Scientist IV

Redmond, WA 98052

Posted: 02/01/2024 Job Number: 38616

Job Description


Pay range is $45 - $50 per hour with full benefits available, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, parental leave, and more. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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Applied Perception Scientist


Summary:

Our company is a leading research organization of world-class researchers, developers, and engineers, who collaborate to actively create a future where virtual and augmented reality become as indispensable as today's smartphones and personal computers.

The mission of the Virtual Reality Research Audio team is to engineer virtual sounds that are indistinguishable from reality and to redefine human hearing capabilities. Together, these two initiatives will allow us to connect people by creating a sense of shared presence and facilitating conversation in even the most challenging auditory environments.

We are seeking a contract applied research scientist specializing in audio perception. This role is an integral part of our team, contributing to our research and development efforts. The ideal candidate will help us explore and understand individualized auditory preferences and experiences, enabling us to tailor our technologies to meet unique user needs.

Responsibilities:
  • Oversee and drive research projects, analyze and report findings
  • Monitor problems, facilitate resolution, and proactively keep projects on track
  • Implement and conduct pilot listening tests and other perceptual experiences
  • Regularly report on project progress, dependencies and risks to stakeholders
  • Support research scientists and engineers within the team
  • Manage procurement projects for equipment and vendor services
  • Willingness to "roll up sleeves" and take on operational tasks in support of the team's goals

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Work experience in research project management with a track record of successful project completion
  • Interpersonal and communication skills, with strong attention to detail
  • Proactive with ability to execute on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with team members and individuals throughout the broader organization
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Track record of communicating research in an academic or industrial setting
  • Experience working in a fast-paced research and/or product development environment
  • Experience with scientific programming languages such as Matlab, Python, C++, or R
  • Master's degree or equivalent experience in Computational Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Electrical Engineering, Perception, Experimental Psychology, Audio Engineering, Acoustics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computational Audiology or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with auditory perception
  • PhD degree or equivalent experience
  • Experience with science outreach programs

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