Undergraduate Research Assistant - Master 2 Undergrad

Miami University (Ohio); Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Miami University Hamilton Campus invites applications for an Undergraduate Research Assistant within the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce and Innovation Hub. The role covers hands-on work with advanced manufacturing equipment, robotics, AI, computer vision, and XR/MR across two main areas: testing/evaluation and development support.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates in related technical fields, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to workforce development initiatives this grant-funded

Qualifications

• Applicants should be 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 opportunity to gain applied undergraduate research experience while working with a research team on emerging technologies in advanced manufacturing and workforce development.

Responsibilities

• Test XR/MR, AI, robotics, and manufacturing applications.
• Assist with lab setup including CNC machines, milling machines, collaborative robots, pallet trucks, and other manufacturing systems.
• Collect user feedback and performance data for analysis.
• Develop XR/MR applications for manufacturing safety, operation, maintenance, and training.
• Support programming, robotics integration, and documentation of project deliverables.

Job description

Job Title

Undergraduate Research Assistant - Master 2 Undergrad

Department

Applied Computing and Engineering Technology Department JM

Worker Type

Student (Fixed Term)

Pay Information

For hourly student pay rates, please visit the Student Job Classification page on the Office of HumanResources website. For salaried student positions, contact thedepartment for pay information.

Duration of Appointment

Start ASAP/ Job ends June 2027

Maximum Scheduled Weekly Hours

1

Job Description Summary

Job Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant

Job Level: Student Master Level 2

Area: Advanced Manufacturing, AI, and Extended Reality (XR)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Appointment Period: ASAP through June 2027

Funding: Grant-funded position

Primary Work Location: Miami University Hamilton Campus/AdvancedManufacturing Hub

Job Description

We are seeking motivated and versatile Undergraduate ResearchAssistants to join a multidisciplinary research team working inadvanced manufacturing and workforce development at MiamiUniversity’s Advanced Manufacturing Workforce and InnovationHub.

The student will gain hands‑on research experience working withadvanced manufacturing equipment, robotics, Artificial Intelligence(AI), computer vision, and Extended/Mixed Reality (XR/MR). Theposition will focus on two primary areas:

Testing, Evaluation, and Data Collection

• Support testing and evaluation of XR/MR, AI, robotics, andadvanced manufacturing applications.
• Assist with laboratory and equipment setup involving CNCmachines, 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, andvalidation of computer‑vision datasets.
• Test system functionality, identify and document issues, andsupport troubleshooting.
• Assist with system demonstrations, deployment, user training,and validation.

Research and Development Support

• Support development and integration of XR/MR applications formanufacturing safety, operation, maintenance, and workforcetraining.
• Assist with computer vision, Generative AI, and Agentic AIdevelopment and integration.
• Support development of immersive work instructions formanufacturing equipment and processes.
• Assist with programming, robotics, hardware/softwareintegration, and manufacturing equipment as needed.
• Support preparation of technical documentation, researchmaterials, datasets, and project deliverables.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, students, and industrypartners to develop and improve project technologies.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Qualifications

Applicants should be undergraduate students in Engineering,Engineering Technology, Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science,Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automation, or a relatedtechnical 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, orindustrial automation is beneficial but not required.

This grant‑funded position provides an excellent opportunity togain applied undergraduate research experience while workingalongside a talented research team on emerging technologies inadvanced manufacturing and workforce development.

The position is expected to begin as soon as possible and continuethrough June 2027, subject to satisfactory performance andcontinued grant funding.

Required Application Documents

resume/CV, cover letter

Posting Contact Information

Amy Francko

Additional Information

A criminal background check may be required. All campuses aresmoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related toemployment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directedhere.

Miami University Values Statement

Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as wellas of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560.

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