Undergraduate Research Assistant - Master 2 Undergrad

Job Title Undergraduate Research Assistant - Master 2 Undergrad Department Applied Computing and Engineering Technology Department Job Level Student (Fixed Term) Area Advanced Manufacturing, AI, and Extended Reality (XR) Date and Period Start Date: As soon as possible Appointment Period: ASAP through June 2027 Funding Grant-funded position Primary Work Location Miami University Hamilton Campus/Advanced Manufacturing Hub Pay Information For hourly student pay rates, please visit the Student Job Classification page on the Office of Human Resources website. For salaried student positions, contact the department for pay information. Maximum Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Job Description Summary Job Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant Job Level: Student Master Level 2 Area: Advanced Manufacturing, AI, and Extended Reality (XR) Start Date: As soon as possible Appointment Period: ASAP through June 2027 Funding: Grant-funded position Primary Work Location: Miami University Hamilton Campus/Advanced Manufacturing Hub Job Description Testing, Evaluation, and Data Collection Support testing and evaluation of XR/MR, AI, robotics, and advanced manufacturing applications. Assist with laboratory and equipment setup involving CNC machines, milling machines, collaborative robots, pallet trucks, and other manufacturing systems. Support participant testing and human-factors evaluations, including collection of user feedback and performance data. Assist with image annotation and development, cleaning, and validation of computer-vision datasets. Test system functionality, identify and document issues, and support troubleshooting. Assist with system demonstrations, deployment, user training, and validation. Research and Development Support development and integration of XR/MR applications for manufacturing safety, operation, maintenance, and workforce training. Assist with computer vision, Generative AI, and Agentic AI development and integration. Support development of immersive work instructions for manufacturing equipment and processes. Assist with programming, robotics, hardware/software integration, and manufacturing equipment as needed. Support preparation of technical documentation, research materials, datasets, and project deliverables. Collaborate with faculty, researchers, students, and industry partners to develop and improve project technologies. Additional Position Information (if applicable) Qualification and other information are provided below. Qualifications Undergraduate students in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automation, or a related technical field. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, dependable, technically curious, and eager to learn. Experience with programming, robotics, manufacturing, AI, computer vision, XR/MR, data analysis, or industrial automation is beneficial but not required. This grant‑funded position provides an excellent opportunity to gain applied undergraduate research experience while working alongside a talented research team on emerging technologies in advanced manufacturing and workforce development. The position is expected to begin as soon as possible and continue through June 2027, subject to satisfactory performance and continued grant funding. Required Application Documents resume/CV, cover letter Posting Contact Information Amy Francko Additional Information A criminal background check may be required. 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