EAC Graduate Assistant (Multiple Open Positions)

h2span class="emphasis"Current University of Arkansas System employees including student employees and graduate assistants need to log into Workday on My Apps. Simply enter #34;Find Jobs#34; in the Workday search bar to view open positions. /spanbr /br /span class="emphasis"All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated)./span span class="emphasis"bTo view the job posting closing date please return to the search for jobs page./b/span/h2h2br /span class="emphasis"If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page./spanbr / /h2h2bType of Position:/b/h2Graduate Assistantdivdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:left"br /bWorkstudy Position:/b/p/div/div/div/div/div/div/divNoh2br /bJob Type:/b/h2Academic Term (Fixed Term)divdivdivdivdivdivdivh2br /bWork Shift:/b/h2/div/div/div/div/div/div/divDay Shift (United States of America)divdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:left"br /bSponsorship Available:/b/p/div/div/div/div/div/div/divNoh2br /bInstitution Name: /b/h2University of Arkansas at Little Rockp style="text-align:left"spanThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock#39;s thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state#39;s growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation./span/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"spanBelow you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click thespan /span/spanbApply/b link/button./pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process spanplease contact Human Resources at /span span501-916-3180/spanspan./span/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at span501-916-3180/span./ph2br /bDepartment:/b/h2EAC Operationsdivdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:left"br /bDepartment#39;s Website:/b/p/div/div/div/div/div/div/divh2br /bSummary of Job Duties:/b/h2The EAC 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.h2br /bQualifications:/b/h2pbRequired Education and/or Experience:/b/pulliDegree from an accredited institution of higher education;/liliRegular admission to a UA Little Rock graduate degree program or good standing with the UA Little Rock Graduate School for continuing graduate students;/liliAbility to work the required hours (FT-50% - 20 hours per week/PT-25% - 10 hours per week) with regular attendance/li/ulp/ppb​Preferred Education and/or Experience:/b/pulliStrong background in (real-time) computer graphics, game engines, human-computer interaction, or machine learning;/liliExperience in software-development processes or digital workflows preferred./li/ulpb​/b/ppbJob Duties and Responsibilities: /b/pulliParticipate in supervised as well as non-supervised research and development of EAC projects./li/ulp/ppbKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities: /b/pulliProficient in advanced computer literacy including automation technologies;/liliProficiency in programming languages such as C#43;#43;, Python, or JavaScript;/liliWe 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);/liliMachine-learning software frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and data analysis techniques;/liliFor Cyber Security web development, data bases, machine learning, and cloud API’s;/liliExcellent problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and a passion for research;/liliFamiliarity with reading and analyzing scientific publications and writing project documentation;/liliApplicants are encouraged to provide samples of their previous experiences (e.g., software repositories, published papers, portfolios)./li/ulp style="text-align:left"br /bAdditional Information:/b/pp/pp/pdivdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:left"br /bSalary Information:/b/p/div/div/div/div/div/div/divCommensurate with education and experiencedivdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:left"br /bRequired Documents to Apply:/b/p/div/div/div/div/div/div/divResumedivdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:left"br /bOptional Documents:/b/p/div/div/div/div/div/div/divh2br /bSpecial Instructions to Applicants:/b/h2divdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:left"br /bRecruitment Contact Information:/b/p/div/div/div/div/div/div/divTom Coffin, Research Associate, tacoffin@ualr.edup style="text-align:left"br /iAll application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site a target="_blank" href="https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS"spanspanspanspanspan class="WGW2"https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS/span/span/span/span/span/a  /i/pp style="text-align:left"iPlease do not send to listed recruitment contact./i/ph2br /bPre-employment Screening Requirements:/b/h2No Background Check Requiredp/ppspanThe 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 (/spanspanMVR/spanspan) 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./span/pp/ppspanThe University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University#39;s Title IX Coordinator/spanspan and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights./span/ppPersons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment./pp/ppAll application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act./ph2/h2h2bConstant Physical Activity:/b/h2Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Standing, Talkingh2br /bFrequent Physical Activity:/b/h2Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talkingh2br /bOccasional Physical Activity:/b/h2Standing, Walkingh2br /bBenefits Eligible:/b/h2No