If interested, please send me an email with your 1) CV/Resume and 2) Statement of Interest (less than 1 page).
* Prior research experience is helpful but not required for all positions; what matters most is a genuine interest in asking interesting questions and solving problems to build better ways for humans to use and interact with tech.
PhD Students
1. Who Can Apply?
- Highly motivated students with a background in: human factors/human-computer interaction/computer science/industrial engineering/cognitive science or a related field (holding a degree in such fields is preferred)
- Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 (or the equivalent depending on the scale)
- Knowledge in basic statistical analyses
- All prospective students must apply through the official website for OSU MIME
2. Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with python
- Experience with R
- Experience in Machine Learning, building AI models
*Funding decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
Undergraduate and MS Students
1. Who Can Apply?
- Students interested in conducting research projects in human factors, human-computer interaction, user experience
- Students interested in gaining experience with emerging and/or intelligent technologies (AI, autonomous vehicles, etc.)
- Students who want to actively participate in and learn from lab projects beyond their regular coursework
- Students available for at least two quarters (Fall - Winter, Winter - Spring, etc.)
2. Tasks
- Assist in human-subjects experiment/user study design, data collection, analysis, paper writing
- Hours are negotiable
3. Preferred Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or completed coursework related to human factors (e.g., IE 366)
- Strong academic record
- Interest in pursuing graduate studies
4. Benefits
- Research credits/wages provided based on activity level
- Opportunities to contribute to journal publications
- Opportunities to attend academic conferences