The Memory and Imagination Lab (PI: Dr. Daniela Palombo) is recruiting volunteer Research Assistants.
Project Overview
This project will focus on creating a standardized database of 3D-rendered animal specimen photographs for use in virtual reality studies in Cognitive Science and the release of validated database for use in affective research in virtual reality.
Position Requirements
Research Assistant 1
- Basic understanding of DSLR Cameras
- Willing to learn and adapt
- Available 10hrs/week (2×5 hour shifts)
- Available Mondays
- Comfortable with photographing a variety of animal museum specimens (e.g., snakes)
- Comfortable with Windows 11
Research Assistant 2
- Experience with Blender & Meshroom preferred
- Willing to learn and adapt
- Available 10hrs/ week (2×5 hour shifts)
- Comfortable with Windows 11
- Attention to detail
Perks
- Gain lab experience & research skills
- Course Credit (PSYC 240/Directed Studies)
- Work with mentors
- Participate in lab meetings
- Presentation opportunities
To Apply
To apply, please send your resume/CV and cover letter to memlab@psych.ubc.ca.
About the Memory and Imagination Lab
Research in Memory and Imagination Lab focuses on behavioural and neural factors associated with how we form and retain episodic memories, asking questions about how emotion or reward affects what we remember. The Memory & Imagination Lab approach these topics in a multifaceted manner, combining behavioral research with functional neuroimaging (especially fMRI), and make use of tools such as virtual reality.