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Do you enjoy hands-on research, solving technical challenges, and understanding how people interact with intelligent systems?\nWe are seeking a Research Assistant to join an innovative Human Aware Interaction Learning (HAIL) team focused on advancing how humans and robots interact in real-world environments.\nThis exciting opportunity combines human-subject research, hands-on robotics, experimental design, and data analysis. 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