LAB TECHNICIAN - TODDLERLAB CAVE

We are excited to announce a unique opportunity for a Lab Technician to join our team at the ToddlerLab CAVE, at Birkbeck, University of London. You'll provide a high-quality technical service to proactively support the research team across the lab within the Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development (CBCD).

This role 9-month role is ideal for individuals with a background in game development or postdoctoral research, and a keen interest in virtual reality and remote recording technologies.

As a Lab Technician, you will:

• Assist in the design, construction, and maintenance of a virtual CAVE environment integrated with cutting-edge technologies such as EEG, NIRS, motion capture, and eye-tracking equipment.


• Develop content for the 3D CAVE environment that interfaces with remote sensing technologies.


• Provide scientific programming support for other students and researchers at the CBCD.


• Be responsible for the efficient day-to-day running of the CAVE facilities and equipment.


• Provide training and coaching in the use of CAVE equipment and relevant software to support research and teaching.
  
  Experience with 3D graphics development, such as Unity or Unreal Engine.


• Strong programming skills in C#, and familiarity with Matlab and Python.


• Experience in running NIRS, eyetracking, and/or EEG studies.


• Knowledge of basic Engineering, Neuroimaging, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Vision Sciences.


ToddlerLab is a dedicated 5-story research facility developed for studying toddler and preschool development, in naturalistic environments, within the Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development (CBCD) at Birkbeck, University of London. Toddlerlab CAVE is a virtual reality lab for young children, fitted with motion capture, head-mounded eye-tracking and wearable EEG and fNIRS that monitor brain and cognitive development across toddlerhood and beyond.

£21,182 rising to £24,212 per annum (pro rata 50% of £42,365-£48,424 FTE). Grade 5 on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance that applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the London area.

Birkbeck offers a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and some of the most generous benefits in the HE sector, all while being located right in the heart of Central London., Fixed-term, maternity cover, 9-month contract, part time (17.5 hours a week). Please submit a CV for consideration. An enhanced DBS check is required. Closing date: 5 June 2024, interview date: 12 June 2024.