Postdoctoral Research Associate
About the role
The University of Georgia is a public research university founded in 1785 and is the state's flagship institution. It is ranked among the top 20 public universities in the United States. The main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with additional campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. The university employs over 3,100 faculty members and more than 7,700 staff, with an enrollment exceeding 41,000 students.
Responsibilities
Managing lab operations (30%)
Analyzing and collecting quantitative and qualitative data (20%)
Preparing and submitting human subject committee proposals, writing grants, reviewing literature, preparing and submitting manuscripts (20%)
Developing virtual simulations (20%)
Community events and liaison activities with community partners (10%)
Requirements
Ph.D. in Communication (with an emphasis in technology, video games, virtual environments), Social Psychology, Public Health, Human Computer Interaction (HCI), or related discipline.
Knowledge and experience with virtual reality content development and evaluation strongly preferred.
Qualifications
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification
Skills
Knowledge and experience with virtual reality content development and evaluation strongly preferred.
Benefits
N/A
Pay
$55,000
Schedule
N/A