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Research Assistant, College of Design, Architecture, Art, & Planning
Posting Start Date: 8/3/26
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
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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.

Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
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