Computer Science Motion Capture (MoCap) Technician Work Study

The Trustees of Union College in the Town of Schenectady in the State of New York; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Union College in Schenectady, NY is seeking a MoCap Technician to learn and operate the CROCHET Lab's Motion Capture system. You will train faculty and students to use the system and assist with open houses and training sessions.

The role is work-study eligible and requires basic Windows experience, a willingness to learn from online resources, and the ability to collaborate effectively with others while managing time. The position is in the Computer Science Department and located in Wold 013.

Qualifications

• Experience with Windows OS.
• Ability to learn new skills from online resources.
• Ability to work well with others and manage time well.

Responsibilities

• Learn to use Motion Capture Software QTM.
• Learn to maintain, service, and debug MoCap cameras.
• Train new users (Faculty and Students) in the system.
• Organize regular open houses and training sessions.

Skills

Windows OS experience

Ability to learn new skills online

Teamwork and time management

Tools

Motion Capture QTM

Job description

This job is only available to students who qualify for Work-Study. If you are unsure whether you have been awarded Work-Study, please contact the Financial Aid office at [e-mail]. The MoCap Technician will be responsible for learning how to use and maintain the CROCHET Lab's Motion Capture system, and then train new users on that system.

Department: Computer Science

Location: Wold 013

Supervisor: John Rieffel

Hours/Shifts Available: Days

Rate of Pay: $9.70/hr

Number of Positions available: 1

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Learn to use Motion Capture Software QTM
• Learn to maintain, service, and debug MoCap cameras
• Train new users (Faculty and Students) in the system
• Organize regular open houses and training sessions

Qualifications:

• Experience with Windows OS
• Ability to learn new skills from online resources
• Ability to work well with others and manage time well.

Location: Schenectady, NY

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Union College Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth-oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem-solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering.

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