Research Scientist Intern – Wearables Input and Interaction Responsibilities

• Ideate and articulate novel interaction techniques that will revolutionize the input stack on wearable devices.
• Plan and execute cutting-edge research of forward-looking interactions that are uniquely enabled by multimodal input sources, including neuromotor (sEMG) sensors.
• Create prototypes which explore input and interaction techniques in a variety of wearable computing environments and situations
• Evaluate the performance of input explorations and measure user response to input solutions

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Minimum Qualifications

• Currently in the process of obtaining a PhD in the field of HCI, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience in HCI, UI/UX, AR/VR, graphics, gaming, or other interactive development
• Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
• Publications at CHI, UIST, Ubicomp, SIGGRAPH, IEEE VR, ISMAR, IUI, or related venues

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with novel/prototype hardware, sensors, or devices
• Experience with gestural or wearable computing interfaces
• Experience in designing, running, and analyzing user studies
• Familiarity with machine learning algorithms
• Familiarity with multimodal input
• Familiarity with computer vision or computer graphics
• Technical and non-technical communication skills
• Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship

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