HireArt is assisting Toyota Research Institute in hiring a Research Assistant to support the design, execution, and analysis of human-centered research studies.

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Research Assistant with experience conducting research studies and a strong foundation in both quantitative and qualitative research methods.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Human Factors, Cognitive Science, Psychology, or a related field, as well as excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

As a Research Assistant, you will:

• Assist in designing, executing, and analyzing human-centered research studies using quantitative/qualitative methods.

• Work closely with research scientists to understand, refine, and implement study protocols, ensuring alignment with research objectives.

• Conduct experiments using driving simulators, prototype vehicles, and/or augmented reality systems.

• Develop experimental designs and create research materials, including visual, auditory, and interactive stimuli.

• Administer questionnaires, surveys, and interviews.

• Analyze and interpret quantitative/qualitative data to generate insights, recommendations, and reports.

• Manage behavioral datasets and experimentation platform accounts.

• Conduct literature reviews to synthesize existing research, identify gaps, and inform study design.

• Assist in drafting/editing research articles.

• Travel to race tracks as needed to support data collection and field studies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Human Factors, Cognitive Science, Psychology, or a related field

• Experience designing, conducting, and proctoring studies

• Experience applying statistical analysis methods such as regressions, ANOVA, and T-tests

• Experience with qualitative research methods, including conducting interviews, thematic analysis, and coding

• Experience with programming languages used for data analysis and computational statistics (e.g., Python, R)

• Exceptional verbal/written communication skills, with the ability to give/receive constructive feedback effectively

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams

• Eager to learn new technical skills and take initiative in identifying opportunities for impact

• Interest in the intersection of behavioral sciences and technology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of basic data handling concepts

• Familiarity with data preprocessing and parsing techniques, particularly for time series, sensor, or physiological data

• Experience working with pandas dataframes

• Exposure to or interest in working with advanced hardware systems, including driving simulators, prototype vehicles, and virtual or augmented reality systems

• Experience using online experimentation platforms such as Qualtrics or SurveyMonkey

• Ability to generate study stimuli, including descriptive scenarios, animations, and videos

Commitment: This is a full-time (40 hours per week), ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. It will be onsite and available to candidates local to the Los Altos, CA area.

HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas.