Love physics and math? Keen on coding? Apply to work for Quest 10hrs/week (remotely during pandemic times). We are currently looking for physics content specialists for the spring 2021 semester (apply by this Thursday 12/10/20 at the latest). More information below; please direct any questions to leta.moser@austin.utexas.edu

Position Description:

We’re looking for curious, detail-oriented content developers to maintain and improve the Quest question banks. The ideal candidate has strong beginner to intermediate college Physics content knowledge, is savvy with coding (TeX/LaTeX/JavaScript, or eager to learn) and technology, works well independently, communicates responsibly, and takes initiative to leave things better than how they found them.

Content Development Student Technician duties include:

• Assist with course development projects which may include:
  • Editing old questions and instructional material for correct content solutions and explanations (using TeX/LaTeX)
  • Error checking of requested materials (strong understanding of physics necessary)
  • Parsing multi-part questions into individual segments
  • Entering new questions and instructional material (using TeX/LaTeX)
  • (possibly) Creation of pictures/diagrams (using PS tricks)
• Communicate with physics professors about question needs and developments
• Beta tester to provide input on design layout, needed function, and end user irritants
• Perform accurate data entry and verification of information in the Quest system
• Other duties as necessary; special projects as interest and programmatic need overlaps

What you bring to the team:

• Strong beginner to intermediate college physics content knowledge
• Experience with coding languages (TeX/JS preferred, LaTeX, C, Python, HTML)
• Enthusiasm to troubleshoot and spontaneously find solutions
• Keen attention to detail
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Perseverance to follow through with tasks with minimal oversight
• Reliability and resourcefulness
• Ability to work as a team member and independently
• Overall GPA 3.0 or higher (flexible)

All majors and years are welcome to apply.

STARTING INFORMATION: Positions are available for spring, summer, and fall.  Starting pay is $10/hour.  Working hours will be 10 hours a week or less, flexible to employee’s schedule after training. Work will be remote until the fall 2021 semester.  Students may not hold any other on campus role (unless concurrent within CNS IT) during this time.

HOW TO APPLY:  Please submit your resume and brief cover letter in which indicate your professional interests to Leta Moser (Leta.moser@austin.utexas.edu, Subject line: QUEST Student Worker Application Material) by the end of the day Thursday, December 10 for consideration for the spring semester.

POSITION DURATION: Working in this position and continuing into each semester thereafter is contingent upon job performance, office needs and all Content Development Student Technicians’ schedules.