Student Assistant (Research)

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Nov 02, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Student Assistant (Research)
Job Category	Staff & Executive
Department	SHP-Rehab & Movement
Overview	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers School of Health Professions ( SHP) is seeking a Student Assistant (Research) to work in the Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences. We are seeking a Student Assistant (Research) to contribute to the development of innovative rehabilitation exergames for children with cerebral palsy (CP). The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team to create exergames using Unity, a motion capture system, and a voice recognition package. These exergames will enable children to interact with video games using both their voice and hands, promoting engagement and physical activity. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: Collaborate in the design and development of rehabilitation exergames using Unity, integrating motion capture and voice recognition technologies. Assist in conducting a feasibility study to evaluate the usability and effectiveness of the exergames with children with CP. Gather and analyze user feedback to iterate and improve the exergames. Work closely with the research team to ensure the exergames meet the specific needs of children with CP and adhere to best practices in rehabilitation and game design. Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
Position Status	Part Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
Annual Mid Range Salary
Annual Maximum Salary
Standard Hours	35.00
Union Description	Non-Union
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Position Pension Eligibility

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Must have a current undergraduate major in computer engineering and be enrolled in an SHP DPT program.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Experience with Unity development. Strong interest in multidisciplinary approaches to rehabilitation and game design. Ability to work collaboratively in a research-focused environment.
Preferred Qualifications	Familiarity with motion capture systems and voice recognition technology is a plus.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	The role is mainly sedentary; the candidate should have adequate visual and fine motor skills to review electronic charts and record data on a computer or tablet; the candidate should have adequate listening and note-taking skills and time management skills to meet the demands of the position. The candidate must have the ability to independently travel to and from the work sites. Working with multiple students in a busy environment and multi-tasking while being empathetic yet helping students to meet the standards for coursework.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2557
Posting Open Date	10/31/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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