VR Graduate Research Assistant Gannon University - 4.1 Erie, PA Job Details Part-time 1 day ago Qualifications Spreadsheets Full Job Description 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 Preferred Qualifications 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. Physical Demands 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