The “Intergenerational Games with Social Robots” project is
a joint initiative by the Social
and Intelligent Robotics Research Laboratory (SIRRL) and Intelligent
Technologies for Wellness and Independent Living (ITWIL) research labs at
the University of Waterloo. The project aims to create interactive games
mediated by social robots that can be used to foster interactions between
grandparents and grandchildren. We are currently designing tools that can be
used by game designers and HRI/HCI researchers to create better experiments and
interactive activities with respect to both games and robots. We are looking
for students who are keenly interested in conducting research in creating and
evaluating these tools using remote research. The student will be working with
both human-computer interaction (HCI) and human-robotic interaction (HRI)
researchers as well as with experts in the fields of engineering and assistive
technologies.
Job Responsibilities
- Support the re-design and development of a novel tool to streamline the creation games-based human-robot interactions.
- Support the design of an evaluation study aiming to validate the tool previously designed using remote research.
- Lead the experiment coordination (i.e., participant recruitment, ethics application, data collection and processing)
- Support participants in the execution of the steps for the evaluation study.
- Data preparation and pre-analysis.
- Reporting to research team members.
- Support with ethics tracking and management.
Required Skills
- Keen interest in academic research.
- Highly methodological and organized.
- Able to provide troubleshooting guidance for remotely supporting the use of a computer.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Prior experience with coordinating research, game design, HCI or HRI an asset.
Compensation
Compensation is based on the number of work terms the
applicant has completed previously and is not based on the applicant's program
of study.
|
Work term |
Weekly
salary |
Hourly
salary (35 hrs/week) |
|
1 |
$575 |
$16.43 |
|
2 |
$625 |
$17.86 |
|
3 |
$675 |
$19.29 |
|
4 |
$725 |
$20.71 |
|
5 |
$775 |
$22.14 |
|
6 |
$825 |
$23.57 |
Special Job Requirements
This work term
will be completed remotely. In order to be eligible for this job, you must have
access to a computer, fast reliable internet and a work from home office space.
In most cases, students will be expected to work remotely from a location in
Canada. For W’21 only, students outside of Canada will be allowed to work
remotely for the University of Waterloo. However, they must meet the
university’s hiring requirements and location eligibility as a condition of
employment.
This position is funded by the Government of Canada's Student Work Placement Program (SWPP). The program provides funding to hire students for the purposes of experiential learning and is administered by Employment and Social Development Canada through a partner organization.
General
Eligibility Requirements
- Students from all co-op programs (undergraduate) are eligible.
- Students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, international students or a person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of employment to qualify for funding from SWPP.
- Have access to a computer, fast reliable internet and a work from home office space.
- Must be able to communicate fluently in English with excellent written and verbal skills
- Must be 2nd year undergraduate or higher.
Application Process
- Ensure you meet the Special and General Requirements (above).
- To apply, please send a covering letter (including your interest in the position), curriculum vitae, and a copy of your university transcripts to:
- Dr. Jennifer Boger Dept. Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo E-mail: jboger@uwaterloo.ca
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