Research Associate

Position Details

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Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information


Position Title
Research Associate


Requisition Number
H02083P


Position Category
Hourly/Work Study


Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT


Hours per week
20


Months per year
12


Alternate work schedule

Pay Grade

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate
$ 25.00


FLSA

Job Summary/Basic Function


Position Summary:

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Weber State University seeks a Research Associate with an earned master's degree and a strong technical background in robotics, artificial intelligence, software development, or related engineering disciplines. The candidate will design and maintain Python/MATLAB-based software tools, APIs, and automated data pipelines for collecting, processing, and analyzing sensor data. Additional responsibilities include integrating AI models with robotic systems, sensors, and manufacturing equipment; developing intelligent decision-support and human-machine interaction tools; and conducting software testing, experimental validation, and performance evaluation. The Research Associate will also collaborate with faculty, students, and industry partners, maintain technical documentation, and contribute to research reports and publications.

Required Qualifications


Earned master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related field. Non-WSU students are also welcome to apply.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with robotic systems, robot programming, ROS/ROS 2, or robotic simulation environments.
• REST APIs using Node.js, along with familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure and AWS) and containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker and Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with vision-language models, large language models, multimodal AI, or agentic AI frameworks.
• Experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar machine-learning frameworks.
• Knowledge of robotic perception, motion planning, reinforcement learning, or learning from demonstration.
• Experience developing REST APIs, data pipelines, and software integration systems.
• Familiarity with industrial automation, manufacturing processes, or human-robot interaction.

Background Check?
No

Posting Detail Information


Job Open Date
11/12/2026


Review Date
11/14/2026


Job Close Date
12/12/2026


Open Until Filled

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