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University of Arkansas is hiring: COSMOS – Graduate Research Assistant (UI/UX) i

University of Arkansas
Little Rock, AR Temporary
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2025

COSMOS – Graduate Research Assistant (UI / UX)

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Location : Little Rock

Type of Position : Graduate Assistant

Workstudy Position : No

Job Type : Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Sponsorship Available : No

Institution Name : University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The 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.

Department : COSMOS

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Summary of Job Duties :

The Graduate Research Assistant will contribute to the design and development of UI / UX for web apps, the maintenance of websites, and design of miscellaneous branding items such as social media, presentation slides, or event products such as posters, leaflets, business cards, etc. The Graduate Research Assistant will support ongoing research by running basic analysis, collecting data, or performing non-technical research such as literature surveys or reports on technical solutions and best practices.

This is an on-campus position. Position reports to Dr. Nitin Agarwal (nxagarwal@ualr.edu), Maulden-Entergy Endowed Chair and Distinguished Professor and Director, COSMOS Research Center, UA-Little Rock.

Qualifications :

Required Education and / or Experience :

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education;
  • Regular admission to a graduate degree program or good standing with the Graduate School for continuing graduate students;
  • Ability to work the required hours (FT-50% - 20 hours per week / PT-25% - 10 hours per week) with regular attendance.

Preferred Education and / or Experience :

  • A candidate with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a relevant discipline will be given preference;
  • The candidate should be familiar with popular social media platforms, and keep abreast of latest tools and technologies;
  • A candidate with experience in visual arts, designing, and computer programming will be given preference.
  • Job Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Assist with social media analysis for the research projects, hypothesis generation and evaluation for understanding cyber behaviors, data collection, cleaning, preprocessing, analyzing findings from the data, writing research findings, and presenting the research at conferences, scientific venues, program reviews, and other venues;
  • Produce traditional or digital sketches of UI models based on business requirements;
  • Produce static web pages based on sketches & requirements;
  • Implement front-end behaviors for web pages;
  • Produce visual and / or written content for website articles or social media posts;
  • Other tasks as needed.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

  • Extensive knowledge of HTML / CSS;
  • Good experience with VS Code;
  • Knowledge of Google Chrome Developer Tools;
  • Experience with code versioning like GitHub;
  • Extensive knowledge of the Adobe CC Suite including but not limited to Adobe XD, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, & Lightroom, or Figma;
  • Knowledge of JavaScript and ability to implement dynamic behaviors in web pages (ReactJS is a plus);
  • Proficiency with the Office Suite including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word, & PowerPoint;
  • Experience with transmitting skills and knowledge;
  • Ability to interact with people of diverse ethnic backgrounds;
  • Communication skills, writing skills, and public speaking;
  • Effective organizational skills.
  • Salary Information : $1,500 monthly stipend

    Required Documents to Apply : Resume

    Special Instructions to Applicants :

    Recruitment Contact Information : Fadime Ledford (faledford@ualr.edu), Grant Manager, COSMOS Research Center

    All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

    Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

    Pre-employment Screening Requirements :

    No Background Check Required

    The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment.

    Constant Physical Activity :

    Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking

    Frequent Physical Activity :

    Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

    Occasional Physical Activity :

    Standing

    Benefits Eligible : J-18808-Ljbffr

    Salary : $1,500

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