Student Assistent: Web-cam eye-tracking research Student Assistent: Web-cam eye-tracking research

Student Assistent:
Web-cam eye-tracking research Are you interested in developing technology that helps children learn mathematics?

We’re looking for a student assistant (master’s level) who can help us build a system that analyses students’ problem-solving strategies using webcam-based eye-tracking. Eye-tracking technology is often used to measure how pupils learn to solve mathematical problem-solving tasks, specifically to make their strategies visible. The aim of this project is to measure strategies with webcam-based eye-tracking and make data visible to teachers in a dashboard.

Master’s student with a background in computer science or a related field

Solid programming skills and experience with web development

Fluent in Dutch (for building the website content) and English (for communication with the research team)

Ability to work accurately, independently, and responsibly

Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to non-programmers

The opportunity to work on an innovative research project

A role with real impact on future research applications

Close collaboration with an interdisciplinary research team

The contract is for 5 months, one day a week (0.2 FTE) and ideally starts as soon as possible.

You can work from home or at a flexible workplace from the UU (BYOD). Working days and hours are flexible in consultation.