Research Assistant
About The Position
Since its inception in 1996, the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering has brought innovative, real-world engineering education to Central Virginia. As part of a premier research university known for tenacity, love of the city and commitment to opportunity and access, the college is a front-runner in academics and research. Comprised of five different departments plus the Dean’s office, the College of Engineering enrolls more than 2,100 undergraduate and nearly 550 graduate students in several degree programs supported by a workforce of just under 700 full time, part time, and student employees. The Department of Biomedical Engineering is seeking a Research Assistant to support growing programs and research initiatives. The research assistant will be responsible for: Supporting the user testing of assistive technology devices in the laboratory by individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Recruitment and logistics for user studies, and be the primary team member to run the user studies. The research assistant will also be involved in study design, IRB preparation, preparation of any materials for the study and data analysis. The position may require travel to the Washington DC area and/or the Hampton Roads area to do subject testing. This is a position for a full time research assistant for up to 4 years.
Requirements
- Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, human-computer interaction, rehabilitation engineering or related fields or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- They are required to be professional, have good interpersonal skills and be capable of attention to detail.
- Applicants should have an understanding of experimental procedures and statistical analysis, including quantitative analysis methods such as analysis of variance and qualitative analysis methods such as qualitative content analysis.
- Ability to be precise, thorough, reliable, and work independently
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, human-computer interaction, rehabilitation engineering or related fields is preferred
Responsibilities
- Supporting the user testing of assistive technology devices in the laboratory by individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
- Recruitment and logistics for user studies, and be the primary team member to run the user studies.
- Involved in study design, IRB preparation, preparation of any materials for the study and data analysis.
- Travel to the Washington DC area and/or the Hampton Roads area to do subject testing.
Benefits
- All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits [https://hr.vcu.edu/benefits/] package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
