The Hoggatt Krumwiede Lab for applied visualization in the School of Health Professions currently has an open position for a Research - Graduate Student to explore virtual reality applications for adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors. The prospective Research - Graduate Student will have the opportunity to contribute to one or more ongoing projects as well as sufficient resources and training opportunities. The Hoggatt Krumwiede Lab has virtual reality resources and collaborative relationships both within and outside MD Anderson. We are committed to the training of the prospective Research - Graduate Student for their future career goals. Applicants with a background in biomedical visualization and communication, 3D animation conceptualization and production, Unity software, and virtual reality applications are especially encouraged to apply.LEARNING OBJECTIVESLearning Objective 1 Specific Details and expected learning outcome: The trainee will learn how to gain or advance skills in the creation of a virtual reality application. The trainee will utilize Unity software to create a proof-of-concept application. Program Activities 1: The trainee will learn how to create and test a proof-of-concept virtual reality application.Learning Objective 2 Specific Details and expected learning outcome: The trainee will learn how to create an application for an AYA Target audience. The trainee will create a proof-of-concept application for the AYA target audience. Program Activities 2: The trainee will learn about the adolescent and young adult cancer survivor population through literature searches and discussions with clinicians working with AYA survivors.Learning Objectives 3 Specific Details and expected learning outcome: The trainee will learn how to generate and foster collaborative relationships for research. The trainee will learn how to and be encouraged to reach out to other trainees and investigators at MD Anderson and the Texas Medical Center. Program Activities 3: With support of faculty mentor(s), the trainee will learn how to cultivate and maintain collaborative research relationships. The trainee will learn how to and be encouraged to pursue research and career interests.ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSWe are searching for a Graduate Student with formal training in one or more of the following: biomedical communications and visualization, 3D asset and animation creation, Unity software, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro). The ideal candidate will have strong input on the research for creating and utilizing a virtual reality application with adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors. Applicants with experience working with Unity and virtual reality are encouraged to apply.ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATIONThe students should submit their CV including a link to a portfolio demonstrating any of the required skills.POSITION INFORMATION04/15/2025
Full-time