RESEARCH ASST I - Computer Science (Student/Work Study)

Gamma Phi Omega International; Flint, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Michigan Flint is seeking a part-time Research Assistant I in Computer Science for a student/work-study role. The position supports three research projects spanning computing education, civic literacy in social media, and dataset search.

Responsibilities include weekly meetings with the PI and team, implementing project ideas, literature reviews, preparing articles and presentations, and coordinating with collaborators to advance research goals.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in computing or related field.
• Sophomore standing or higher.
• Interested in scientific research.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with the faculty supervisor and team regularly (about once a week).
• Assist with project activities: implement ideas, conduct literature reviews, prepare articles and presentations, and discuss progress with others as needed.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Undergraduate student in computing or related field (sophomore or higher)

Job description

# RESEARCH ASST I - Computer Science (Student/Work Study)University of MichiganFlint, MIPart-TimeSep 12, 2026Education## Job Description## Job SummaryThe student will work on a one of three research projects with the Primary Investigator (PI)* a) computing education* b) civic literacy in the era of social media* c) dataset search.## Responsibilities\\** Meet with the faculty supervisor as well as other team members regularly (around once a week)* Do appropriate activities for the research project, including: + implementation of agreed upon ideas + coming up with new ideas + conducting literature review + preparing articles and presentations + discussions with others outside the project team as agreed upon to advance the project goals. ## Required Qualifications\\* - An undergraduate student in computing or related field - At least sophomore standing or higher ## Desired Qualifications\\* * Interested in scientific research * Good oral and written communication skills ## Modes of Work Hybrid The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements. Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes. ## Background Screening The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. ## Application Deadline Temp job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. ## U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.