Research Assistant in AR

Oregon State University; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University seeks a part-time Research Assistant in Augmented Reality. This role involves designing interactive AR technologies and developing software, perfect for students interested in technology and civic engagement. Offering a hybrid work schedule, the position aims to engage ambitious students in shaping future AR solutions.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a high school, community college, or university required.
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements.
• Junior or senior standing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop immersive experiences primarily in AR.
• Animate 3D assets in software such as Maya.

Skills

Working knowledge of Unity

Working knowledge of Unreal Engine

Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university

Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term

Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

For additional information please contact: Shichao Zhao at [e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Research Assistant in AR

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Student Employee

Job Location

Position Appointment Percent

Position Appointment Percent 100

Appointment Basis

Appointment Basis 12

Pay Method

Pay Method Hourly

Pay Period

Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date

Pay Date Last working day of the month

Remote or Hybrid option?

Remote or Hybrid option? Yes

Min Hourly Rate

Min Hourly Rate $14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro)

Max Hourly Rate

Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)

Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Research Assistant in Augmented Reality position for the School of Marketing/Design/Analytics at Oregon State University ( OSU ).

The Research Assistant in Augmented Reality (AR) will hold a significant role in shaping how AR technologies are designed, developed and implemented in co-design activities for civic engagement across local communities. The role is ideal for individuals interested in shaping interactive technologies, prototyping (e.g., in Unity) and developing software itself.

Pay rate for this position is $17.05 per hour

Position Duties

1. Be responsible for designing and developing immersive experiences, primarily in AR.

2. Animating 3D assets in software such as Maya

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
  • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
  • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
  • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
  • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
  • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ( USCIS ). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services ( OIS ), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Additional Required Qualifications

Working knowledge in the following software: Unity, Unreal Engine and Adobe Creative Suite.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

Currently junior or senior standing.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Hybrid.

Posting Number

Posting Number P12204SE

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/01/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Anticipated Appointment End Date 12/01/2025

Posting Date

Posting Date 06/02/2025

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date

Closing Date 07/16/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

For additional information please contact: Shichao Zhao at [e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Notice of Availability:
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