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Job Title: Research– Applied Perception Scientist

Location: Redmond, WA (Onsite)

Duration: 12+ Months (Extendable)

Pay Rate: $70–$75/hr (W2)

About the Role:

• We are seeking a Research Analyst IV – Applied Perception Scientist to join a world-class research team focused on advancing the future of audio technologies. This role centers on understanding and enhancing individualized auditory perception, supporting next-generation experiences in virtual and augmented reality environments. The ideal candidate is a proactive researcher with strong project management skills, technical expertise, and hands-on experience in perceptual testing and human-participant interaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage research projects focused on audio perception
• Conduct pilot listening tests and perceptual experiments
• Analyze data, summarize insights, and communicate findings to stakeholders
• Collaborate with research scientists and cross-functional engineering teams
• Manage equipment procurement and vendor service requests
• Regularly track and report project status, dependencies, and risks
• Support a variety of operational tasks to drive research goals forward

Must-Have Qualifications:

• PhD (preferred) or Master's + industry experience in a relevant field:
• Computational Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Experimental Psychology, Audio Engineering, Acoustics, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, or related
• Strong research background in perception science (hearing or vision)
• Solid understanding of computational or cognitive motor function research
• Hands-on experience with scientific programming in MATLAB, Python, C++, or R
• Demonstrated ability to communicate research outcomes in academic or industrial settings
• Proven organizational and time management skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative R&D environment
• Experience with human-participant research and perceptual testing

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ published journal articles in relevant domains
• Strong examples of time management and project execution
• Experience with auditory perception research or perceptual audio modeling
• Willingness to independently manage tasks and engage in operational support

Additional Details:

• This is a 100% onsite role based in Redmond, WA
• Flex schedule allowed, but core working hours are 9am–5pm
• Coding assessment (MATLAB, Python, C++, or R) may be part of the interview process

If you're passionate about advancing human perception through science and technology, apply now to join a cutting-edge research team!

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