Jobs in the UK
Type: Full-time
Location: London and Brighton On-site
Compensation: £55k–75k/year, in accordance with experience
The Role
We are building integrated human motion-capture and neurophysiological recording systems for both controlled lab studies and naturalistic, in-the-wild data collection.
We need a reliable, hands-on assistant to support day-to-day operations at the London capture site. Working under the Hardware Systems Engineer, you'll prep and run sessions, keep the rigs and data in order, and make sure every capture follows the established protocols. This is an execution role: you'll run the standards someone else has set, and do it consistently.
Responsibilities
Session Support
Prepare rigs and equipment ahead of recording sessions
Run recording sessions following established SOPs
Handle participant setup and guide subjects through capture
Log sessions accurately and flag anything anomalous
Hardware & Data
Assist with rig assembly, teardown, and routine maintenance
Help set up and check multi-camera / multi-sensor configurations
Perform routine calibration checks under guidance
Keep data storage, file naming, and backups tidy and consistent
Lab Operations
Maintain equipment inventory and flag restocking needs
Keep the capture space organized and session-ready
Support procurement and supplier logistics (orders, deliveries, returns)
Requirements
Core (essential)
Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
Comfortable working hands-on with hardware and cabling
Able to follow technical protocols precisely and document as you go
Good communication; comfortable running sessions with participants
Valued (or willing to learn)
Exposure to motion capture, video, or physiological recording setups
Basic Python or scripting
Familiarity with structured data storage and file management
No prior mocap or neuro experience required; we will cross-train the right person.
42,000 - 46,000 £
