Courtesy of the Institute for New Media Studies
The Institute for New Media Studies has an exciting opportunity for a graduate student to participate in campus projects and research in the areas of new technology, education, and civic engagement. The Institute has an advanced lab dedicated to investigating how new visualization and interactive technologies can be used to help the Tiger community and broader scholarly endeavors through learning and teaching. You can visit www.fhsu.edu/newmedia and @fhsu_newmedia on Twitter. Students from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and do not need to be studying any subject in particular.
Applications will be reviewed immediately and accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to applications submitted by Sunday, August 20. All applications received by this date will be considered. Applications received after this date may not receive full review if the position has already been filled.
Finalists will be asked to interview for the position. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible but no later than August 25. The selected candidate is expected to start approximately August 28.
Salary is $10,000 over a nine-month contract (the school year).
To Read More Details and to Apply:
Submit a resume and cover letter using the Workday online job system.
· If you do not have a Workday account (most students) click here to apply: https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/STUDENTJOBS/job/FHSU-Main-Campus-Hays-Kansas/Student-Grad-Research-Assistant—Institute-for-New-Media-Studies_R-0525.
· If you already have a Workday account, log in (https://www.myworkday.com/fhsu), search for “Student Jobs,” and filter to All of Workday. Once you click the report, you can also filter the Job Family on the left-hand side for grad level positions. Select the blue link to view the position, then the orange apply button.
About the Institute for New Media Studies:
The lab is located in Malloy Hall 106 and is overseen by the Director of the Institute for New Media Studies. Among others, the lab includes the following:
· Workstations capable of 3D animation, gaming, visualization, and design.
· An advanced 55” interactive multi-touch smart table running various visualization tools and supporting development of student-led projects.
· A large, classroom-sized projector capable of 3D movies, animations, etc.
· 3D scanner capable of creating digital copies of physical objects.
· 3D printer capable of creating physical objects designed by faculty and students at FHSU.
· Robotics projects and various graphic design tools support many projects.
Primary Responsibilities for this Position Include:
· Schedule and hold regular lab hours in the Institute for New Media Studies lab in Malloy Hall 106.
· Maintain a clean and professional work environment. The successful candidate will be expected to dress appropriately and may be required to wear an assigned FHSU branded shirt. If so, the shirt will be provided.
· Learn to use equipment in the Institute’s lab and participate in further development of Institute projects.
· Ensure equipment is running correctly and report any technical problems to supervisor.
· Provide basic instructions and project support to faculty, staff, students who use the lab.
Questions or Additional Information:
· Gordon Carlson