JMC Graduate Student Hourly (Virtual Reality)

100% - Research support.

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Work Schedule

10 a.m.-1/2 p.m. Monday to Thursday (15 hours per week).

Contact Information to Applicants

Ability to identify and summarize academic articles or books on related topics as evidenced in application materials.

Ability to write academic papers in APA style as evidenced in application materials.

Effective oral and written communication skills as evidenced in application materials.

Interest in discussing future potential research designs on related topics as evidenced in application materials.

Position Overview

Are you interested in the influence of virtual reality experiences on emotions, attitudes, or behaviors related to nature conservation? Professor Judy Watts is looking for a highly motivated graduate student interested in assisting with a virtual reality research project. The research project aims to conceptualize the impact of VR nature experiences on persuasion. The student is expected to assist with conducting a literature review and collaborating on writing a conceptual paper that could be submitted to a conference. Specific responsibilities will depend upon the interests and relevant experience of the student.

Additional Candidate Instruction

Resume and cover letter addressing how the required and preferred qualifications are met.

To ensure consideration apply by application review date 5/13/2025.

Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Employment Conditions

(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.