Join Us | Bionic Vision Lab

In general, we are looking for enthusiastic, computationally minded individuals with a shared passion for bionic vision. If you are interested in joining us, make sure we have open positions (see below) and check out our Lab Manual to familiarize yourself with our lab culture, policies, and expectations.

Full-Time Research Software Engineer

We are excited to advertise for a full-time research software engineering position in the lab (1 year: $52,600 - $65,000).

To support our ongoing research initiatives, we are looking for someone who “can get things done”; that is, a dynamic individual who is eager to contribute to open-source software solutions (C#/shaders, Python) and work with a multidisciplinary team of researchers to rapidly prototype and iterate on innovative ideas (virtual/augmented reality, computer vision, robotics) to advance the lab’s research initiatives. This role is an excellent opportunity for those seeking to enrich their research experience (e.g., “gap year”), aiming for co-authorship, and enhancing their publication record in a supportive and flexible environment.

Apply by May 8, 2024 via UC Recruit to ensure full consideration by the hiring committee.

Undergrad Research Positions

We are completely full at the moment, but you can fill out this form if you’d like to be considered for future opportunities. There is no need to further email us. You will hear from our lab manager as soon as we have space for you.

We do not currently have any bandwidth to accommodate high school students.

003 argus ii user drawing a perceived phosphene on a touchscreen in front of him

004 group picture of the bvl team at the eye and the chip 2023

005 dr justin kasowski getting hooded at the 2023 commencement ceremony

008 blind participant using a smartphone app to read the label on a jar of mayonnaise

009 jacob granley in front of his poster at neur IP s 2022

010 justin kasowski presenting his work on simple xr at vss 2023

011 galen pogoncheff using the bionic vision xr simulator

013 MAC and cheese trophy given to first place winner lily turkstra at the lab's first competitive MAC and cheese cookoff

014 group picture of the bvl team at the MAC and cheese cookoff

015 bvl team members enjoying a cake to celebrate their successful neur IP s submissions

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