Assistive Technology Development Research Assis... @ Mercer University
placeMacon, Georgia, United States
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Posted 3 days ago
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Overview
Mercer University is seeking a student Research Assistant to work with Dr. Marone in the Physics department. The assistant will help develop Assistive Technologies for blind students participating in the GLOBE program.
Responsibilities
Work will include software and hardware testing offsite at the Georgia Academy for the Blind, and supporting tasks such as soldering, using basic machine tools, and LabVIEW programming. The student must have completed CITI Human Subject Protection training.
Application Instructions
- If you are a current or former Student Employee, apply via your existing Workday account.
- External Applicants should upload their resume on the Apply screen to auto-populate your details.
- Ensure that all sections of the application are fully completed before submission.
Additional Information
This position is for a student employee working approximately 2-3 hours per week at a pay rate of $15.00 per hour. Employment verification via I-9 documentation is required.
Key skills/competency
- Assistive Technology
- Physics
- Research
- LabVIEW
- Soldering
- Machine Tools
- Human Subject Protection
- Student Employment
- Software Testing
- Hardware Testing
How to Get Hired at Mercer University
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Mercer University's culture: Understand their mission and academic environment.
- Customize your resume: Highlight technical and academic experiences.
- Showcase relevant skills: Emphasize LabVIEW, soldering, and testing.
- Prepare for behavioral insights: Practice discussing teamwork and problem-solving.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review LabVIEW basics.
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Practice soldering techniques.
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Familiarize with machine tool usage.
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Study hardware/software testing principles.
Behavioral Questions
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Explain teamwork experience.
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Describe time management skills.
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Discuss conflict resolution examples.
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Share adaptability in learning tasks.
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