Research Assistant

1 week ago

London, Canada Western University Full time

**About Western**:
**About Us**:
The Department of Biology is the largest academic unit within the Faculty of Science. Throughout the academic year, the Department provides courses to over 10,500 students annually, has approximately 1400 majors and an average graduate enrollment of 140 - 160 students. The major foci within the department is namely scientific research, graduate, undergraduate and public education. The Department seeks to find a better working balance between the development and strengthening of its research enterprise and the maintenance of its strong undergraduate program seeking to enhance and strengthen its graduate program and make meaningful contributions to existing and future collaborative programs that fall within its sphere of influence and interest. The Department is housed in six main buildings (B&GS, WSC, Collip, NCB, AFAR, and Biotron).

**Responsibilities**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Support the development of VR resources in Unity
- Implement interactive elements by configuring VR controls and interactions for 3D models
- Assist in designing immersive VR tutorials for education and healthcare scenarios, focusing on interactive learning
- Perform qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of VR tools.
- Prepare required documentation, coordinate project timelines, and organize virtual or in-person meetings for the research team.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and optimize VR environments for user experience and performance.

**Qualifications**:
**Education**:

- Undergraduate degree in related field

**Experience**:

- 1 year of experience supporting research or projects involving VR development or related technical fields.

**Skills, Abilities & Expertise**:

- Proficiency with Unity and related software packages for VR development.
- Ability to configure and manipulate 3D models, including scaling, positioning, and adding interactivity.
- Strong understanding of experimental design and evaluation of immersive technologies.
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Detail-oriented, with the ability to process and document information accurately.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly for technical documentation and presenting research findings.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

**Western Values Diversity**:
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

**Please Note**:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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