Vacancy Student Assistant for Interviewing Researchers with Disabilities
We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Student Assistant to play a crucial role in conducting interviews with researchers who have disabilities. The interview involves engaging with researchers with a disability in the research community at Tu Delft, gaining insights regarding their experiences and challenges. The primary objective of the interview is to develop initiatives dedicated to researchers with motor, visual, hearing, or other disabilities recognized nationally or by TU Delft.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Interview Coordination: you will be responsible for scheduling and coordinating interviews with researchers. This involves liaising with participants, setting up interview dates, and ensuring accessibility accommodations are met.
2. Interview Facilitation: During the interviews, you will create a comfortable and open environment for the participants to share their experiences. This includes active listening, probing questions, and maintaining a respectful and empathetic approach.
3. Analysis and Reporting: You will analyze the interview data and write a brief report about the results of the interview.
Qualifications:
- Strong communication skills
- Proactivity
- Empathetic and patient
- Ability to establish rapport and trust with interviewees
- Attention to detail
- Respect for confidentiality
- Familiarity with accessibility considerations is a plus
- Experience with conducting interviews is a plus
You are expected to work approximately 8 hours per week for 3-4 months. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a meaningful initiative that promotes inclusivity and diversity in the research community. If you are interested in this position, please send Dr. Yan Feng (y.feng@tudelft.nl) and Dr. Angelo Accardo (A.Accardo@tudelft.nl) your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications for this role. The deadline for application is 10 November 2023.
Research assistant for project: Using Virtual Reality to understand wheelchair pedestrians’ road-crossing behavior
Come and help us conduct experimental research into the needs of pedestrians with reduced mobility (PRM), particularly wheelchair users, around the TU Delft campus. As a research assistant, you will be responsible for assisting in experiment design, data collection, and analysis. You will be required to recruit participants, conduct experiments, and collect data. In addition, you will also be responsible for data analysis.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong background in psychology, statistics, or a related field. Prior research experience is preferred but not required. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are essential qualities for this position.
We’re looking for students with the following profile:
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English
- Experience in programming and statistical analysis (e.g., python, C++)
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently
- Experience with XR development is a plus
- Prior research experience is preferred but not required
You are expected to work approximately 8 hours per week for 2 months. This is a great opportunity for you to gain valuable research experience. If you are interested in this position, please send Dr. Yan Feng (y.feng@tudelft.nl) your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications for this role.
