Research Assistant – School of Design

1 month ago


Remote, Oregon, United States Carnegie Mellon University Full time


We are seeking a research assistant to support the design and development of 'Mixed reality In-situ Welding', an ongoing Manufacturing Futures Initiative funded project. The project seeks to integrating AR, tinyML and generative AI to train skilled workers for future opportunities in creative arts and manufacturing.
The team member will work with the faculty leads (Dina El-Zanfaly and Daragh Byrne) to develop an augmented reality prototype that integrates real time sensing and machine learning. The role will be for up to 25 hours per week.

Core Responsibilities include:
– Independent research and exploration of relevant topics.
– Participation in weekly meetings.
– Delivery of high quality outcomes as agreed in weekly meetings.
– Documentation of activities and progress through digital platforms.
– Enacting and conducting design research studies
– Preparing technology prototypes.
– Attention to detail and good time management skills.
You should demonstrate:
– Good communication skills
– Fluency with digital communication and collaboration platforms
– Punctual, and good time management skills
Applicants should have skills with at least one of: hardware prototyping for tangible interaction design; software development skills; creative coding frameworks; machine learning toolkits; digital fabrication skills, and creative design. Current or past coursework in one of these in one of these areas is an advantage.
Additional Information:

  • Successful background check
  • This is a two-month, fixed term position, expected duration through February 2024

Interested in this exciting opportunity? Apply today

Location

Remote

Job Function

Researchers

Position Type

Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Part time

Pay Basis

Hourly

More Information:

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