Postdoctoral Research Associate

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is hiring a postdoctoral research associate to assist with virtual reality projects. This role involves literature reviews, user testing, and developing training packages. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in relevant fields and have experience in virtual reality content development.

Responsibilities also include managing administrative tasks and drafting reports. The position is critical for supporting the CHARTER project and will require good communication skills and technical knowledge.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in relevant fields.
• Strong preference for virtual reality development experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with literature reviews and message development.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the CACHE center.
• Draft white papers and handle IRB protocol submissions.

Skills

Knowledge of virtual reality content development

Experience in evaluating virtual reality content

Education

Ph.D. in Communication, Social Psychology, Public Health, HCI or related discipline

Job description

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

Position Summary

The postdoctoral research associate assists Dr. Ahn with activities related to the Translational Core. Responsibilities include literature reviews, message development, virtual reality development and user testing, preparation for the annual workshop, VR Demo Day, and the VR-integrated training package. The associate will help draft white papers, requests for proposals, and annual reports, and will be involved in translational communication efforts for the CHARTER project, including social media content generation, dissemination, and community liaison activities. Day‑to‑day management of the CACHE center space is required, covering administrative duties such as IRB protocol drafting and submission, hardware maintenance, repairs, software updates, and demo administration. Drafting peer‑reviewed manuscripts for conferences and journals is also part of the role.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. in Communication (with an emphasis in technology, video games, virtual environments), Social Psychology, Public Health, Human–Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related discipline.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge and experience with virtual reality content development and evaluation strongly preferred.

Physical Demands

Working in a lab environment.

Application Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Background investigations and drug testing may be required as part of the hiring process.