Research Assistant

CP01 University System of New Hampshire; United States; On-site; USD 20,664 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

CP01 University System of New Hampshire is seeking a Research Assistant for the UNH Space Science Center and 410 Research Laboratory. The role involves developing satellite data visualizations, designing educational VR environments, and conducting outreach activities with local schools.

The successful candidate will create interactive laboratory experiences and work with the NASA Science Visualization Studio. This position supports education through virtual reality applications.

Responsibilities

• Design VR environments in Unity for interactive laboratory activities.
• Create visualizations of 3D datasets from satellites.
• Translate physical concepts and Python scripts into VR graphics.
• Bring VR environments to classrooms for demonstrations.

Job description

Job Overview

USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app. The Research Assistant for the UNH Space Science Center (SSC) and 410 Research Laboratory will develop visualizations of satellite data, implement interactive laboratories based on classroom material, perform outreach activities, design VR objects/assets/spaces, and gather user statistics for virtual reality applications. This project contains a public outreach component and will support NASA press releases. The Research Assistant will support collaborations with local K-12 schools to showcase science in VR as well as with the NASA Science Visualization Studio (SVS) to create visualizations for press release articles regarding the Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission.

Responsibilities

• Design VR environments in Unity to create interactive laboratory activities for educational material that traditionally does not have a laboratory component.
• Create visualizations of 3D datasets gathered from satellites.
• Translate physical concepts and Python scripts into Virtual Reality graphics and interactions.
• Bring the VR environment to local classrooms for demonstrations and show‑tells.

Applicant Instructions

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application: Resume/CV and Cover Letter. Additionally, if you are an employee of KSC, PSU, UNH or the system office, apply internally within Workday through the Jobs Hub app.

Location

Durham

Salary Grade

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.