Duties & Responsibilities

Development and Design
• Architect, Lead, and Design, XR applications, simulations, and experiences that cater to the unique needs of medical education, training, and research.

• Plan and implement porting strategies to expand offerings to new platforms and hardware.

• Collaborate with medical educators, researchers, and subject matter experts to understand their requirements and translate them into effective XR solutions.

• Create user-centered XR experiences, considering usability, accessibility, and interaction design principles to ensure that the applications are intuitive and impactful.

• Write clean and efficient code for XR applications, leveraging platforms such as Unity3D, Unreal Engine, or other relevant tools.

•Develop interactive features, animations, and simulations.

• Integrate medical data, 3D models, and other assets into XR applications to create realistic and accurate representations of medical concepts, procedures, and scenarios.

• Conduct rigorous testing and debugging of XR applications to ensure they function as intended across different devices and platforms. Address performance issues and optimize applications for a smooth user experience.

Research and Publications

• Identifying credible sources for grant submissions.

• Contribute to the advancement of the field by presenting or submitting research topics at conferences and in reputable journals.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to review supporting documents based on research topics or funding requirements.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Manage multiple XR development projects simultaneously, from initial concept to final deployment. Coordinate with team members, manage timelines, and ensure project goals are met.

• Create comprehensive documentation for XR applications, including user guides and technical specifications, to facilitate efficient use and troubleshooting.

• Identify and assess the necessary equipment for the XR program, ensuring optimal functionality and resource efficiency. Work with the simulation program manager for budgetary alignment and request.

Mentorship and Training

• Support, guide, and mentor junior XR developers and train them for the creation of user-friendly XR-based simulators.

• Stay updated on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in the XR field. Explore new hardware, software, and techniques that could enhance medical education and training experience.

• Provide training and technical support to educators, students, and staff members who use XR applications. Address technical inquiries and troubleshoot issues as they arise.

• Adhere to ethical guidelines and ensure patient privacy and confidentiality are maintained when working with medical data and scenarios.

Other

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; work cooperatively and collegially with others in a manner consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect; support and engage in equal employment opportunity principles, rules, and regulations.

• Foster a culture of diversity and inclusion within the Carle Illinois College of Medicine.

• Champion positive inter-professional relationship bridging the college’s private/public organization and missions.