Undergrad XR & AI Research Assistant

Miami University; Hamilton (OH); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Miami University seeks an Undergraduate Research Assistant to support XR/MR and AI research in Advanced Manufacturing at the Hamilton Campus. You will assist with testing, data collection, and equipment setup for CNC and robotics systems, while learning from a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates are hands-on, dependable, and curious, with exposure to programming, robotics, or computer vision. Grant funding supports a temporary role through June 2027 with opportunities to contribute to

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Hands-on

Dependable

Technically curious

Eager to learn

Programming experience

Robotics

AI

Computer vision

XR/MR

Data analysis

Education

Undergraduate student in Engineering or related field

Tools

CNC machines

Milling machines

Collaborative robots

Image annotation tools

Job description

Miami University seeks an Undergraduate Research Assistant to support XR/MR and AI research in Advanced Manufacturing at the Hamilton Campus. You will assist with testing, data collection, and equipment setup for CNC and robotics systems, while learning from a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates are hands-on, dependable, and curious, with exposure to programming, robotics, or computer vision. Grant funding supports a temporary role through June 2027 with opportunities to contribute to