Research Assistant, College of Design, Architecture, Art, & Planning
University of Cincinnati Research Assistant, College of Design, Architecture, Art, & Planning
About The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP)
The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a part-time Research Assistant.
The College of DAAP is a nationally recognized leader in creative education. Ranked among the top programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Business Week, Design Intelligence, and others, DAAP continues to stand shoulder to shoulder with the nation’s most prestigious design schools. Become part of our dynamic team, supporting the University and DAAP’s mission and commitment to excellence and fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for our students, faculty, staff, and all our activities. For more information, please visit www.uc.edu and www.daap.uc.edu.
Job Overview
The Extended Reality (XR) Laboratory, directed by Professor Ming Tang within the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning, is seeking a part-time Research Assistant. This role involves supporting ongoing research and development initiatives at the intersection of artificial intelligence, workforce training, and digital heritage preservation.
Essential Functions
- Create 3D models and generate digital assets for XR environments.
- Design and implement runtime data collection methodologies.
- Develop XR applications for VR headset platforms.
- Support generative AI and procedural modeling workflows for building imaging.
- Document research methods, results and findings in technical reports and presentations.
- Conduct literature reviews and contribute to the development of novel research approaches.
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science.
Required Experience
XR app development using Unreal Engine.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Sitting - Continuously
- Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
- Hearing, listening - Often
- Talking - Often
- Standing - Often
- Walking - Often
- Bending - Often
- Stooping - Often
- Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
- Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
- Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
- Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
- Atmospheric Conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.