Student Employment: Bailey Grant Research Assistant - School of Computing and Engineering AY 26-27

Quinnipiac University•Hamden, CT

About The Position

This is a student employment opportunity within the School of Computing and Engineering for the Bailey Grant Research Assistant position. The role involves contributing to cutting-edge research across various domains, including AI-Powered Assistive Systems, Cybersecurity and AI, and Biomedical Engineering. Students will have the chance to gain hands-on experience, develop functional prototypes, analyze data, and contribute to academic publications under the guidance of expert faculty advisors. The positions offer a unique opportunity to engage in impactful projects and develop research skills.

Requirements

Current undergraduate student in the School of Computing and Engineering
Resume
Cover letter addressing your research interests and how you would contribute to research efforts.

Responsibilities

Contribute to research that applies AI and software engineering to real-world challenges.
Explore topics such as assistive technologies, computer vision, human–computer interaction, and virtual and augmented reality.
Design and develop intelligent software tools that support accessibility, learning, and everyday activities.
Review existing research, conduct experiments, and evaluate system performance and user experience.
Collaborate with faculty and peers to develop ideas and build functional prototypes.
Document findings and contribute to research publications, posters, and presentations.
Conduct research in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, and Human-AI Interaction.
Investigate the impact of AI on human intelligence, critical thinking, communication, trust, privacy, and society.
Develop and evaluate AI/ML models and cybersecurity solutions.
Analyze datasets, conduct experiments, surveys, and literature reviews.
Contribute to research papers, technical reports, posters, and conference presentations.
Collaborate on projects focused on responsible, secure, and human-centered AI.
Participate in experimental work with electrolytic electroporation and pulsed electric field technologies being developed for applications such as cancer treatment and tissue engineering.
Perform hands-on lab work, including testing and optimizing biomedical devices.
Document experimental processes and results for analysis.
Contribute to the creation of academic papers, reports, and presentations based on research outcomes.
Attend regular meetings with faculty advisors to discuss progress and next steps.
Maintain detailed records of research activities and findings.
Uphold ethical research standards and follow safety protocols in the lab.
Collaborate effectively with team members to achieve research objectives.