Student Research Assistant, Virtual Reality

Student Research Assistant, Virtual Reality

Please include the following:

• Douglas College Student ID number or indicate if you are enrolled in another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C.
• Domestic or International student status
• Being eligible to work please indicate the work terms you are applying for:

1. Fall 2024
2. Winter 2025
3. Summer 2025

If selected for an interview please bring one of the following:

1. Proof of enrollment for work term from Douglas College
2. Proof of enrollment for work term from another post-secondary institution
3. Domestic students only: proof of registration for the term immediately preceding the work term and indication of intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term

Position Information

Position Title: Student Research Assistant, Virtual Reality

Posting Number: 02341SA

Grade or Pay Level: SA - Pay Level II

Salary Range: $19.53/hour

Position Type: Student Research Assistant

Posting Type: Internal/External

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Employment Type: Part-Time

Posting Category: Student Assistants

Start Date: 09/03/2024

End Date: N/A

Work Arrangements: 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.

What Douglas Offers:

DO what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers.

The Role:

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 methodologies for simulating physical and natural phenomena;
• Investigating intermediate and advanced VR and AR development techniques;
• Developing and implementing novel computational methods for VR and AR software;
• Creating and maintaining documentation for new and existing science education applications.

Responsibilities:

• 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;
• Assist faculty in maintaining new and existing applications;
• 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;
• 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:

1. Enrolled in, and maintain, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College;
2. 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;
3. Enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C.;
4. Have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. in the term immediately preceding the work term.

International students must meet ONE of the following criteria:

1. Enrolled in full-time studies at Douglas College;
2. Enrolled in full-time studies at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. with a valid Study Permit.

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.

Equity Statement:

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment.

Needs a Criminal Records Check: No

Open Date: 08/23/2024

Close Date: Open Until Filled