Job Description
Research Assistant - Robotics - Department of Engineering Technologies
Bowling Green State University, United States
about 6 hours ago
Location:
Campus, ILLINOIS
Summary
Seeking a highly motivated undergraduate or graduate student to assist with research, software development, laboratory, and course development activities in robotics, AI, XR, and engineering education projects.
Career Readiness Competencies:
Take initiative to learn new tools, systems, or procedures on the job.
Adjust tone and approach based on audience (e.g., peers vs. supervisors).
Use campus tools and systems effectively to complete job tasks.
Learn new software or digital platforms as needed for your role.
Stay aware of basic cybersecurity and data privacy practices.
Essential Functions
Assist with robotics experiments, software development, XR/AI integration, simulation, and prototype development.
Support course and instructional material development, including laboratory exercises and technical documentation.
Contribute to research publications, grant proposals, data collection, and project-related activities.
Provide laboratory setup, equipment maintenance, and general administrative support as needed
Minimum Qualifications
Strong programming and software development skills in languages such as Python, C++, C#, etc.
Familiarity with robotics software and development environments (ROS/ROS2), simulation tools, etc.
Quick learner with excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Additional Information
This position is expected to require up to 28 hours of work per week. Students who are interested in gaining hands-on experience with advanced technologies such as robotics, XR, AI, and applied research are strongly encouraged to . Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. EEOC Know Your Rights
OCRC Know Your Rights
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohrbgsu .
BGSU 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. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
