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Hourly Research Assistant

We are seeking a highly motivated undergraduate student to join our research team for a summer project in Computer Vision. This is a paid, hourly research assistant position in which the student will work closely with graduate students on cutting-edge vision-based research.
The selected candidate will contribute to model development, experimentation, data processing, and performance evaluation as part of an active research environment.

Responsibilities
  • Implement and experiment with computer vision models using Python and PyTorch
  • Assist in dataset preparation, preprocessing, and augmentation
  • Run training and evaluation pipelines
  • Analyze experimental results and document findings
  • Collaborate closely with graduate student researchers
  • Participate in regular team meetings and progress discussions

Minimum Qualifications

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Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • How many years of experience do you have programming in Python?
    • 0
    • 1
    • 2
    • 3-5
    • 6+

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
Optional Documents


Open Date
03/13/2026

Requisition Number
PRN16844N

Job Title
Hourly Research Assistant

Working Title
Hourly Research Assistant

Career Progression Track
B

Track Level
S1 - Entry Level Support

FLSA Code
Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No

Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary?
Yes

Standard Hours per Week
19

Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time

Shift
Day

Work Schedule Summary

Is this a work study job?
No

VP Area
Academic Affairs

Department
00065 - Elect & Computer Engineering

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
15.00 to 17.00

Close Date
04/30/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

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