Research assistant – Computer Science and Software Engineering
Last updated: May 5, 2025, 10 a.m.
Department
Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering
Duration
- 15 weeks contract
- Full-time 35 hours/week
- Contract: May 15, 2025 ~ Aug 15, 2025
- Starting date: May 15, 2025
Position scope
Develop a virtual-reality system for studying user-environment interaction paradigm for clinical use
Primary responsibilities
- Perform research and development in user-environment interaction paradigms in virtual reality
- Implement a prototype for a task-based virtual-reality system that incorporate different interaction paradigms for navigating the virtual environment
- Conduct user studies to validate the developed system
Requirements
- Undergraduate studies (ongoing or completed) in Computer Science/Engineering
- Previous professional experience in game design, computer graphics, and/or virtual reality
- Solid knowledge in C#, Unity game engine, and blender
- Good spoken and written English language skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Salary
$19.45/hour
Application
Please send your full curriculum vitae with a cover letter by May 9, 2025, to Dr. Yiming Xiao at yiming.xiao@concordia.ca.
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