Part-Time Research Assistant- Engineering

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park seeks a part-time research support assistant in the Department of Electrical Engineering to work on virtual and augmented reality projects under Dr. Bin Li. The role emphasizes collaboration with graduate students and postdocs and hands-on data collection from participants.

You will contribute to mixed-reality testbed construction, evaluation, and demonstration. The position runs 15 hours per week through Fall 2026 with potential extension through Spring

Qualifications

• Understanding of Virtual reality research.

Responsibilities

• Work on virtual/augmented reality
• Collaborate with graduate students/postdoc
• Data collection from participants
• Work on mixed reality testbed construction, evaluation, and demonstration

Skills

VR research understanding

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Job Description And Position Requirements

The Department of Electrical Engineering is seeking applicants for part-time job of research support under the direction of Dr. Bin Li.

Job duties to include

• Work on virtual/augmented reality
• Collaborate with graduate students/postdoc
• Data collection from participants
• Work on mixed reality testbed construction, evaluation, and demonstration

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies

• Understanding of Virtual reality research

Schedule

• 15 hours per week
• Will run through Fall 2026 semester with possibility of extending through Spring 2027 semester

Compensation

The starting rate for this job is $15/hour

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