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VR Graduate Research Assistant
Gannon UniversityUnited Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Aug 2026
About the role
Posting Summary
Position Title
VR Graduate Research Assistant
Posting Number
AS1095P
Subdivision
School of Business
Division
Col. of Engineering & Business
Department
Management
Location
Erie, Pa
Position Summary
Career Readiness Learning Objectives
1. Communication: The Research Assistant will clearly and effectively communicate with (1) Dr. Jinhee Yoo (Principal Investigator, PI) and (2) participants for recruiting, coordinating the experiment sessions, and executing research experiments.
2. Professionalism: The Research Assistant will understand and respect the confidentiality of the research participants as they will have access to the participants’ personal information. Practicing confidentiality is a key part of professionalism. The Research Assistant will also demonstrate punctuality and respect for both PI and participants.
Purpose
The primary responsibility of the Graduate Research Assistant is to work directly with Dr. Yoo regarding her research projects on virtual reality (VR) gaming, sport consumer behavior, online consumer behavior, etc. The Research Assistant will be responsible for assisting the PI in a variety of non-administrative tasks in support of the research activities which may include but not be limited to (1) preparing resources, equipment, and materials for the research, (2) recruiting research participants, (3) executing research experiments and data collection, (4) documenting results, etc.
Required Qualifications
- Must be a Gannon University graduate student enrolled for both the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters, and available to work throughout the entire 2026/2027 academic year.
- Graduate students in Business, Psychology, Communications, Engineering, or related field only.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Proficient in using Excel
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Looking for a responsible, professional, proactive, and detail-oriented candidate who is flexible and adaptable to meet the demands of the research schedule.
- Candidates with strong sales experience or demonstrated outreach and engagement skills are preferred.
Should not have any limitations using VR headsets (i.e., no history of seizure or epilepsy).
Exempt Status
Non-Exempt
Position Classification
Professional
Position Type
GA (Research, Teaching, Athletic Training)
Employment Status
Part-Time
Position Length
9M
Hours per Week
10
Work Schedule
Office Hours - Depending On Data Collection Schedule
Shift
1st
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