[Biostudent] Undergraduate Research Assistants Wanted – Neuroscience & VR Opportunities

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Join the Soetedjo/Kojima Lab at UW Seattle!
Undergraduate Research Assistants Wanted – Neuroscience & VR Opportunities
About Us:
The Soetedjo/Kojima Lab at the University of Washington investigates the neuroscience of eye movements and their neural mechanisms. Our research uses non-human primates as a model system to study brain structures and behavior, alongside cutting-edge human virtual reality (VR) experiments.
Join us to bridge fundamental neuroscience with innovative technology!

Open Positions:

  1.  Animal Lab Assistants (2 positions)

  *   Work directly with non-human primate models—no prior experience required; full training provided!

  *   Responsibilities include animal handling, preparing for experiments, data collection, and lab maintenance.

  *   Ideal for students passionate about neuroscience, biology, animal psychology, or physics.

  *   Schedule note: Consistent weekend/holiday availability (including academic breaks) may be needed.

  1.  Human VR Lab Assistants (1–2 positions)

  *   Skills needed: Experience with SteamVR, Unity, and coding (e.g., MATLAB, and etc...).

  *   Design and run immersive VR experiments with human participants.

  *   Great for students in neuroscience, biology, computer science, engineering, or game design.
Your Role & Opportunities:

  *   Animal Lab: Gain hands-on experience with non-human primate research, including behavioral training, experimental protocols, and data analysis.

  *   VR Lab: Develop VR environments and analyze human eye movements data.

  *   Potential to contribute to independent projects.
What We Offer:

  *   Course credit (499) or volunteer experience.

  *   Mentorship in neuroscience techniques and lab operations.

  *   Skill-building in specialized methods (e.g., research on primate, VR programming).
Commitment:

  *   Minimum 12 hours/week for 1 year (flexibility for academic breaks can be discussed; Positions for animal lab may require consistent weekends and holidays (including quarter breaks) availability).
How to Apply:
·                     Email Lab Manager TL Wong (She/Her) at  tw2407 at uw.edu<https://mailto:tw2407@uw.edu/>  with:

  *   Resume/CV

  *   Unofficial transcript

  *   A brief statement (1–2 paragraphs) on your interest and goals







Thanks,

TL Wong
I-720
5-1797 (O)
Lab Manager
Kojima Lab
Soetedjo Lab
Washington National Primate Research Center

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