Research Assistant

Research Participant (Actor*MUST HAVE FULL AVAILABILITY OCTOBER 22-2ND WEEK OF NOVEMBER*Pay: $35.00Dates: 4 weeks starting October 22 - 2nd week of NovemberLocation: San Diego, CAShifts Available:Mon to Friday, start/end times will vary dailyPosition Overview:We are hiring individuals to participate in a paid technology research study. Employees will support data collection efforts by behaving naturally in real-world transportation environments and must be comfortable being recorded for research purposes.Shift Settings: private busses and private jetsDuring this time, you will portray everyday passengers riding on a private shuttle/bus service during approximately 5-hour shifts in the San Diego area.For Bus Shifts - Pick up/drop off locations will vary around San Diego, 1 new location per shift *approximately 5 hour shifts (subject to change)For Private Jet Shifts - During this time you will portray private jet passengers during approximately 12-hour shifts (subject to change)Flights will depart from San Diego and travel to Seattle and return to San Diego on the same day.Responsibilities• Act as a typical passenger in both private shuttle/bus and private jet environments• Engage in natural activities such as reading, using a phone, listening to music, working on a laptop, or casual conversation• Rotate between seats as directed by the research team• Participate in brief, natural interactions with researchers and other participants• Follow directions from the research team while maintaining realistic passenger behavior throughout each sessionImportant NoteThis is a paid research participant opportunity and not a transportation, aviation, or acting role. Participants are supporting research and data collection efforts in controlled transportation environments. Participants must be willing to sign a consent form authorizing the collection and use of video, audio, and biometric data for research and emerging technology purposes. All participants must be comfortable being recorded throughout the study.Compensation:$35/hr.Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.