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/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