Student Research Assistant, Virtual Reality

Douglas CollegeNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location New Westminster Campus Salary Range The Opportunity

You're passionate about research and bringing new knowledge to the forefront alongside others who are just as driven as you are in their search for answers. Your curiosity fuels your learning, but where you really shine is your ability to collaborate with diverse groups like students, faculty experts and employees, and community partners.

If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Student Research Assistant position, and gain real-world research experience, while creating meaningful career connections.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

Transit-accessible campuses
Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
Competitive salaries
Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
Professional Development funding
Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES

The student research assistant will work with faculty to research and develop virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) software for neuroscience education. The specific duties performed will depend on the current phase of the project but may include : reviewing current computer graphics and animation literature on state-of-the-art methodologies for simulating physical and natural phenomena; investigating intermediate and advanced VR and AR development techniques for use in conjunction with modern game engines and graphics APIs; developing and implementing novel computational methods for use in VR and AR software; and creating and maintaining documentation for new and existing science education applications.

Under direction from the supervisor the student assistant will do the following :

Provide regular progress reports to supervising faculty in Computing Science and Psychology departments;

Present research results by preparing technical reports, writing academic papers, and conducting live demonstrations to the wider community in collaboration with faculty;

Assist faculty in maintaining new and existing applications to ensure compatibility with college equipment; and

Assist faculty in preparing research ethics and funding proposals;

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

To be successful in this role you will need :

Successful completion of CMPT -1267 with a letter grade of "B+" or better; and

Experience with version control software (e.g., Git, Mercurial, or SVN ) and open-source documentation systems (e.g., Doxygen).

Domestic students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant / Student Research Assistant :

The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College throughout the work term; OR

The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term; OR

The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. throughout the work term

International students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant / Student Research Assistant :

The international student is enrolled in full-time studies at Douglas College, throughout the academic year; OR

The international student, who is not a Douglas College student, but is an international student at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C., has a valid Study Permit that has the notation - "May accept employment on or off campus if meeting eligibility criteria as per R186 (F), (V) or (W). Must cease working if no longer meeting these criteria." Proof of enrollment in full-time studies from the other post-secondary institution is required.

An original copy of a Social Insurance Number ( SIN ) and an original Study Permit are required by law before commencing work at Douglas College.

Qualified Douglas College students meeting the above criteria will be given first preference over students of other qualifying institutions.

Additional Information

The position is located at the New Westminster Campus. Hours of work : up to a maximum of 20 hours / week.

The work terms for this position are :

1. Fall 2024 : September 3, 2024 - December 19, 2024

2. Winter 2025 : January 6, 2025 - April 25, 2025

3. Summer 2025 : May 6, 2025 - August 18, 2025

This position will be located in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Posting Number 02341SA Position Title Student Research Assistant, Virtual Reality Anticipated Start Date 09 / 03 / 2024 End Date Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date 08 / 23 / 2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Minimum Number of References Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and / or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Important Note

Qualified internal applicants must apply by December 19, 2024 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.