Temporary - Research Assistant

Temporary -

Research Assistant Category:

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Department:

College of Engineering

Locations:

Utica, NY

Posted:

Mar 30, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Part-time Ref. No.: S26-03

Salary Type:

Hourly

Salary Range:

$25.00 - $25.00 Position 

ID:

198689

About SUNY Polytechnic Institute:

SUNY Polytechnic Institute is New York State's premier public polytechnic, highly regarded for leading the pursuit of knowledge and innovation through interdisciplinary engagement and collaboration across its four colleges - Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Health Sciences. SUNY Poly is a College of Distinction and nationally ranked by Forbes and U.S. News & World Report. Guided by a bold vision for societal impact, the university advances use-inspired research and transformative collaborations that drive economic development, technological progress, and humanitarian solutions - locally in the Mohawk Valley region and in communities around the globe. SUNY Poly is a proud, resilient community with like minds and like spirits who are inspired by a distinctive STEAM education and social experience that prepares its graduates for the 21st century workforce. The university is guided by a mission and vision that is grounded in "elevating impact" and in living out the values of Accountability, Community, Empathy, Gratitude, Inclusion, Innovation, Kindness, and Respect. SUNY Poly's campus is located in Utica, N.Y., in the heart of the picturesque Mohawk Valley, where you will find the convergence of affordability, opportunity, and quality of life. Residents of the greater Utica area enjoy a lower cost of living than most cities while being part of a region undergoing a vibrant technological and economic renaissance.

Job Description:

SUNY Poly invites applications for a Research Assistant position in Utica, NY. This is a Temporary- Part Time position that will last 3-4 months. Remote Capable The Temporary Research Assistant will support sponsored research activities focused on the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Civil Engineering. The position involves assisting in the development, deployment, and evaluation of AI-based models and tools for engineering applications. At the end of the project, whole work repository needs to be uploaded in GitHub.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in the development and implementation of AI agents and machine learning models for civil engineering applications Develop, test, and optimize models using Python-based environments (e.g., Jupyter Notebook, Google Colab) Conduct validation and performance evaluation of developed models Conduct literature reviews and benchmarking of existing AI approaches Participate in regular project meetings and collaborate with faculty and research team members Perform other research-related duties as assigned 20 hours per week

Pay Rate:

$25/hour

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a closely related field Proficiency in Python programming Experience with Jupyter Notebook and/or Google Colab Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience applying AI/ML techniques to engineering problems Familiarity with machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) Experience with model validation, deployment, or AI workflow development