Research Assistant

About This Role

This research assistant role involves participating in a paid technology research study as a research participant, acting as a typical passenger in real-world transportation environments. The position supports data collection efforts and requires comfort with being recorded for research purposes.

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 session

Requirements

• Full availability October 22 - 2nd week of November
• Comfortable being recorded for research purposes
• Willing to sign a consent form authorizing the collection and use of video, audio, and biometric data for research and emerging technology purposes

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting on the 31st day of employment)
• HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options (starting on the 31st day of employment)
• 401k retirement account access with employer matching (starting on the 31st day of employment)
• Paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law

Important Details

• Dates: 4 weeks starting October 22 - 2nd week of November
• Shifts: Monday to Friday, start/end times will vary daily
• Bus Shifts: approximately 5-hour shifts, pick up/drop off locations will vary around San Diego, 1 new location per shift
• Private Jet Shifts: approximately 12-hour shifts, flights will depart from San Diego and travel to Seattle and return to San Diego on the same day