Job Description

Job Req ID: 112739

Virtual Reality Developer

The Department of Urology is seeking a casual/as needed, Virtual Reality Developer.

Job Summary

Participate in the development of solutions using programming / analytical expertise for day-to-day problems to include maintenance, modification or development of applications/solutions.

We are currently looking for a passionate, hardworking teammate to develop a virtual reality (VR) application for training and practicing robotic surgical skills using Meta-based VR systems. Our goal is to develop a VR application for training and practicing robotic surgical skills based on kinematic data. Commitment to the development of a sophisticated and efficacious VR application for this goal is essential to successful employment.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Translate design ideas, concepts, and requirements into a functional and effective training application.
• Design, develop, and maintain an efficient, reusable, and reliable VR application, based on the Unity game engine.
• Ensure the VR application meets the goal of training and practicing robotic surgical skills based on kinematic data.
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to address and mitigate them throughout the development process.
• These are general duties associated with this position – edit as needed for this specific role:
• Apply analysis techniques and procedures to gather and then translate business requirements into functional/technical specifications and designs. Maintain databases and system code. Installation and modification of package programs. Use functional specifications and designs to produce all or part of the deliverables.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a technically related Degree.
• One-year related experience.
• Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Has experience working with research teams.
• Has experience or knowledge of kinematic data.
• At least one or more years of experience developing VR applications using the Unity game engine.
• Experience using the Oculus Integration plugin to develop VR applications.
• Fluent in C#, Java, JavaScript, and Python languages.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
  
  
  

Classified Title: Programmer Analyst

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Virtual Reality Developer

Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PC

Starting Salary Range: Min $27.33 - Max $47.94 HRLY ($45,875 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Casual / On Call

Schedule: Flexible: 20 - 25 weekly hours

Exempt Status: Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Uro Urology Research

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Total Rewards

The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Job Description

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:

JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

• Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
  
  
  

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

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Accommodation Information

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Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

Total Rewards

The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

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