Applied Perception Scientist-Research Analyst IV Apply
PROLIM Global Corporation ( is currently seeking Research Analyst IV - Applied Perception Scientist for one of our clients in Philadelphia, PA, United States.
Job Title: Research Analyst IV - Applied Perception Scientist
Request ID: 50367-1
Tax Work Location: US - WA - Redmond (147120)
Job Description:
Applied Perception Scientist
Reality Labs Research at Meta is a leading research organization of world-class researchers, developers, and engineers, who collaborate to actively create a future where virtual and augmented reality become as indispensable as today's smartphones and personal computers.
The mission of the Reality Labs Research Audio team is to engineer virtual sounds that are indistinguishable from reality and to redefine human hearing capabilities. Together, these two initiatives will allow us to connect people by creating a sense of shared presence and facilitating conversation in even the most challenging auditory environments.
We are seeking a contract applied research scientist specializing in audio perception. This role is an integral part of our team, contributing to our research and development efforts. The ideal candidate will help us explore and understand individualized auditory preferences and experiences, enabling us to tailor our technologies to meet unique user needs.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and drive research projects, analyze and report findings
- Monitor problems, facilitate resolution, and proactively keep projects on track
- Implement and conduct pilot listening tests and other perceptual experiences
- Regularly report on project progress, dependencies, and risks to stakeholders
- Support research scientists and engineers within the team
- Manage procurement projects for equipment and vendor services
- Willingness to \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"roll up sleeves\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" and take on operational tasks in support of the team's goals
Minimum qualifications
- Work experience in research project management with a track record of successful project completion
- Interpersonal and communication skills, with strong attention to detail
- Proactive with ability to execute on multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with team members and individuals throughout the broader organization
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Track record of communicating research in an academic or industrial setting
- Experience working in a fast-paced research and/or product development environment
- Experience with scientific programming languages such as Matlab, Python, C++, or R
- Master's degree or equivalent experience in Computational Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Electrical Engineering, Perception, Experimental Psychology, Audio Engineering, Acoustics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computational Audiology or a related field
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with auditory perception
- PhD degree or equivalent experience
- Experience with science outreach programs
PhD experience preferred or Masters + industry experience
ONSITE in Redmond only- able to work a flex schedule (within reason) 9 to 5 is core working time
Top 3 must-have HARD skills:
PhD experience preferred or Masters + industry experience
perception scientist - hearing or vision research
motor function - computatitve /cognitive
Coding: MATLAB, Python, C++, or R - will be tested during interview.
Good to have skills:
independent - 3+ journal publications
strong time management skills - provide examples.
Some interactions with human participants- willing to do a lot of that.
Story Behind the Need Business Group & Key Projects:
new sourced- willingness to roll up sleeves, facilitate communication between XFN- knowing when to action, work independently with confidence. Able to work with ambiguity.
Driven and watchful of details.
Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition:
ideal role to transition out of academia into research- work in a more applied setting to work with products that will actually land in a person's household.
Humble, not braggy,
Person who will thrive with virtual reality or audio - maybe didn't do research before- can be taught some coding skills.
high integrity- able to work with being uncomfortable - able to raise red flags.
Typical Day in the Role:
Applied Perception Scientist- meetings with stakeholders- test participants (50% of time) - boots on the ground- talking to people, making sure equipment works accurately,
sit down with the data they have collected- see patterns in the data (PhD skills will be needed here)
Apply online for immediate consideration, please send your updated resume, and contact info via email to
About PROLIM Corporation
PROLIM is a leading provider of end-to-end IT, PLM and Engineering Services and Solutions for Global 1000 companies. They understand business as much as technology, and help their customers improve their profitability and efficiency by providing high value technology consulting, staffing, and project management outsourcing services.
Their IT and PLM consulting offerings include Advisory, PLM Software/Services, Program Management, Solution Architecture Training/Staffing, Cloud Solutions, Servers/Networking, Infrastructure, ERP Practices and QA Services. Engineering services include Data Translation, CAD/CAM/CAE, Process & Product Engineering, Prototyping, and Testing/Validation within a wide range of markets and industries.
