Student Employment: Graduate Student Research Assistant (AI Design & Research) AY 26/27

Quinnipiac University • Hamden, CT

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About The Position

The Graduate Student Research Assistant will support academic research related to a grant focused on artificial intelligence in higher education and design, and contribute to the planning and promotion of AI Day. The role includes conducting literature reviews and compiling data, leading the event’s visual identity and designing digital and print materials, running a social media campaign, and assisting with event logistics and student design sprints. Applicants should be currently enrolled graduate students, preferably in the School of Communications or a related discipline, with an interest in research at the intersection of AI, media, and design.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled graduate student, preferably within the School of Communications or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated interest in academic research and the intersection of artificial intelligence, media, and design.
• Strong graphic design skills and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud or similar industry-standard tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple project timelines.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred majors include Communications; Education (Instructional Design and Technology); and Business (Organizational Leadership or Business Administration).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal Investigators with grant-related academic research, literature reviews, and compiling data on AI in higher education and design.
• Lead the visual identity for AI Day and design digital and print assets, including posters, digital display boards, schedules, and presentation templates.
• Develop and execute a social media campaign to drive student registration and engagement for AI Day across university channels.
• Assist in coordinating morning speaker logistics and facilitating afternoon student design sprints alongside the investigators.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed