Research Assistant

15 hours ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Tundra Technical Solutions Full time

Reality Labs at Meta brings together a world-class team of researchers, developers, and engineers to create the future of virtual and augmented reality, which together will become as universal and essential as smartphones and personal computers are today. In particular, the Reality Labs Research Audio team is focused on two goals: creating virtual sounds that are perceptually indistinguishable from reality, and redefining human hearing. These two initiatives will allow us to connect people by allowing them to feel together despite being physically apart, and allow them to converse in even the most difficult listening environments.

We are looking for a Research Assistant to support our data collection activities at our new, state-of-the-art data collection facility at Bourn Quarter, located six miles west of Cambridge. The role involves working closely with Audio Engineers and Project Coordinators, assisting internal and external participants, and ensuring accurate recording of metadata. Over time, the Research Assistant may take on responsibility for running some data collections.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the execution of data collection activities in a state-of-the-art data collection facility.
  • Work closely with Audio Engineers during data collection campaigns, handling participant-facing aspects.
  • Assist internal and external participants, ensuring they understand the process, their role, and any required tasks.
  • Accurately record and maintain metadata, with particular attention to detail and consistency.
  • Liaise with Project Coordinators and other stakeholders to ensure smooth day-to-day operations such as assisting with scheduling and organisation of both internal and external participants.
  • Perform data validation of collected data.
  • Provide input into planning activities and experiment protocol design.
  • Assume responsibility for running some data collections (e.g. subjective experiments requiring simple technical setups).

Minimum requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience), ideally in a relevant field.
  • Experience working in a research environment and collecting various types of data.
  • Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail, particularly in recording and managing metadata.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work confidently with participants and colleagues.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (or similar spreadsheet software).
  • Ability to work on site at Bourn Quarter, near Cambridge.

Preferred experience:

  • Programming experience (e.g. Python or R) would be an advantage.
  • Understanding of audio, whether through academic study or practical experience (such as playing a musical instrument).

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