{"id":3032,"date":"2025-11-04T17:28:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T21:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/hr\/?p=3032"},"modified":"2025-11-04T17:28:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T21:28:16","slug":"graduate-research-assistant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/hr\/graduate-research-assistant\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Research Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark><strong>Department:<\/strong><\/mark> Computer Science &amp; Engineering Technology<br><mark><strong>Location:<\/strong> <\/mark>Engineering &amp; Aviation Sciences Building<br><mark><strong>Reports To:<\/strong><\/mark> Dr. Lizhou Cao, Assistant Professor in Computer Science, Gaming, and Software Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark><strong>Job Summary:<\/strong><\/mark> Two to four graduate students to support an NSF-funded project aimed at improving STEM<br>student engagement and retention through immersive virtual reality learning. The role involves advanced<br>coding, instructional support, and participation in research activities under faculty supervision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark>Duties and Responsibilities:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assist in the design and implementation of the multi-user virtual reality (VR) learning platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist in the development of the VR-based learning framework to support interactive and immersive<br>education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist in the development and refinement of VR learning modules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supervise lab sessions and assist with instructional support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide tutoring to undergraduate students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in research tasks, including data analysis and documentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate with faculty and project team members<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark>Core Requirements:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strong programming skills (Python, C\/C++, or any high-level language)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to learn new tools quickly and adapt to project needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good problem-solving skills and logical thinking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teamwork and communication skill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark>Preferred\/Nice to Have:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Familiarity with Unity, C#, or other game engines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience with 3D applications or graphics (e.g., Blender, Maya, Unreal)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exposure to VR\/AR development (Oculus, SDK, OpenXR, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding of computer graphics concepts (rendering, shaders, 3D math)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interest in educational technologies, games, or human-computer interaction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark>Hours:<\/mark><\/strong> 10-30 hours a week for Winter\/Summer Terms and 10-20 hours a week for Spring\/Fall Terms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark>Pay:<\/mark><\/strong> $20.00\/hour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark>To Apply (Applications will be accepted until the position is filled):<\/mark> You must complete and submit a Student<br>Employment Application to the Department of Human Resources by following the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit www.umes.edu\/hr<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Talent Acquisition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Student Employment Website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Student Workship Application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email the application to mvames@umes.edu<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Department: Computer Science &amp; Engineering TechnologyLocation: Engineering &amp; Aviation Sciences BuildingReports To: Dr. Lizhou Cao, Assistant Professor in Computer Science, Gaming, and Software Engineering Job Summary: Two to four graduate students to support an NSF-funded project aimed at improving STEMstudent engagement and retention through immersive virtual reality learning. 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