Job Description

The VR Research Engineer will oversee the engineering development for Pa’s Lab at the Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS) and report directly to Dr. Pa, ADCS Co-Director. The lab focuses on identifying genetic and lifestyle risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and developing innovative interventions for improving brain and cognitive health in older adults. Using a combination of cognitive, behavioral, and neuroimaging techniques, our primary goal is Alzheimer’s prevention.

The VR Research Engineer will provide a full range of professional engineering services and use skills as a seasoned, experienced engineering professional for multiple clinical trials research projects. Utilizing a deep understanding of computer vision, machine learning algorithms, and technologies necessary to build interactive, real-time, and immersive systems. Assignments require subject matter knowledge and expertise relevant to research objectives and methodology for different types of research and clinical trial projects, including life-style intervention trials. Establishes best practices and engineering design criteria as required for each clinical trial or research project. Leads virtual reality database development and technology-based intervention development. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

You can view the full job posting and apply directly to the position here: https://employment.ucsd.edu/vr-research-engineer-127255/job/27691485