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 (AI Design & Research) will support grant-related academic research on AI in higher education and design, and contribute to the planning and promotion of AI Day. The role includes research assistance, event branding and graphic design, social media promotion, and event coordination. Applicants should submit a brief statement of interest, a resume/CV, and a link to a digital portfolio showcasing graphic design work.

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, with 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: Communications; Education (Instructional Design and Technology); or 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.
• Help facilitate afternoon student design sprints alongside the investigators.

What This Job Offers

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