Job Details

Graduate Assistant Position

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking talented student researchers for the academic semester. The student researchers will participate in project development of EAC relevant fields such as interactive immersive technologies or cyber security. The position can be extended to future semesters. Students are expected to have an adequate background in software-development processes or digital workflows. The position is governed by state and federal laws.

Qualifications

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education;
• Regular admission to a UA Little Rock graduate degree program or good standing with the UA Little Rock Graduate School for continuing graduate students;
• Ability to work the required hours (FT-50% - 20 hours per week/PT-25% - 10 hours per week) with regular attendance

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Enrolled in a relevant graduate program (e.g., Computer/Information Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field)Strong background in (real-time) computer graphics, game engines, human-computer interaction, or machine learning.
• Experience in software-development processes or digital workflows preferred

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in supervised as well as non-supervised research and development of EAC projects

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in advanced computer literacy including automation technologies
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, or JavaScript.
• We expect familiarity with one or more of the following:
• Experience with computer-graphics APIs (e.g., OpenGL, DirectX, Vulkan) and frameworks (e.g., Unity, Unreal) or interactive software frameworks (e.g., Flutter/Kotlin, Angular JS)
• Machine-learning software frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and data analysis techniques.
• For Cyber Security web development, data bases, machine learning, and cloud API's
• Excellent problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and a passion for research.
• Familiarity with reading and analyzing scientific publications and writing project documentation
• Applicants are encouraged to provide samples of their previous experiences (e.g., software repositories, published papers, portfolios)

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information: Tom Coffin, Research Associate, tacoffin@ualr.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

No Background Check Required

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity:

Sitting

Occasional Physical Activity:

Sitting

Benefits Eligible:

No