Student Lab Assistant: AI, XR & Creative Tech

The New School; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School’s Innovation Center is seeking undergraduate Student Lab Assistants to support AI, XR, and emerging technologies. You will work with seniors, faculty, and peers to test, document, and enable hands-on learning in workshops, labs, and events.

This on-campus, part-time role offers an hourly rate of $17-$19, emphasizes curiosity, collaboration, and a willingness to learn. Ideal candidates are excited by creative computing, digital storytelling, and human-computer interaction across

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at The New School.
• Demonstrated interest in AI, emerging tech, immersive media, XR/AR/VR, interaction and visual design, or digital media.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support AI, XR, and emerging technology initiatives within the Innovation Center.
• Assist with workshops, labs, and events, providing technical support and access to equipment.
• Help document projects, create learning materials, and assist with media production and communications.

Skills

AI interest

Immersive media

Communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Blender

Adobe Creative Cloud

TouchDesigner

Job description

The New School’s Innovation Center is seeking undergraduate Student Lab Assistants to support AI, XR, and emerging technologies. You will work with seniors, faculty, and peers to test, document, and enable hands-on learning in workshops, labs, and events.

This on-campus, part-time role offers an hourly rate of $17-$19, emphasizes curiosity, collaboration, and a willingness to learn. Ideal candidates are excited by creative computing, digital storytelling, and human-computer interaction across