Laboratory Technician III

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Interdisciplinary research group has a fulltime position open for a laboratory technician to aid in the development of cuttingedge 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 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 laboratorys research has led to multiple novel findings which have been published in highly regarded peerreviewed 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. Youll 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 and

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop hardware and software for highprecision tracking of head and eye movements including working with stateoftheart motion capture systems and our inhouse magnetic search coil system.

• Contribute to the development of virtual reality systems with integrated eyetracking technology.

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

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma required

• Bachelors 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 selfmotivation and the capability to work independently when needed preferred

Schedule: 8:30 AM5 PM

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