Research Assistant

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop visualizations of satellite data
• Implement interactive laboratories based on classroom material
• Perform outreach activities
• Design VR objects/assets/spaces
• Gather user statistics for virtual reality applications
• Support collaborations with local K-12 schools
• Support collaborations with the NASA Science Visualization Studio
• Create visualizations for press release articles regarding the Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission

Requirements

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in a STEM field
• Experience with Unity and VR development
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

This position offers:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to state-of-the-art technology

Pay

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00

Schedule

Varies based on project needs

About the Role

The Research Assistant for the UNH Space Science Center (SSC) and 410 Research Laboratory will support NASA press releases and collaborate with local K-12 schools to showcase science in VR.

Skills

Unity, VR development, 3D visualization, Python scripting, educational material development, outreach activities, collaboration, communication

Benefits

Professional development opportunities, access to state-of-the-art technology, flexible schedule

Location

Durham, NH