Student Opportunity SU24 – Generative AI Driven Prompting in Mixed Reality Research Assistant

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Published on March 27, 2024

Job ID: 67107

Job Title: Generative AI Driven Prompting in Mixed Reality Research Assistant

Application Deadline: Thursday, April 18, 2024 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the Experience York portal through Passport York and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ York (RAY) program, see eligibility criteria.

Hourly wage: $20 per hour

Hours per week: 35 hours per week

Start date: June 3, 2024

End date: August 30, 2024

Job description

Under the supervision of Professor Shital Desai, the Generative AI Driven Prompting in Mixed Reality Research Assistant (for up to 35 hours per week) will support the integration of Generative AI in an Augmented Reality environment. The research assistant will create a development platform for Generative AI integrated into Mixed Reality and design an interface for making a cup of tea for Mixed reality platforms – HoloLens 2, Apple glasses, Apple iPad and Quest Pro. The ideal applicant will be comfortable with an exploratory project that requires learning new material and overcoming unexpected obstacles. The successful applicant will think outside the box and participate in the exploration rather than rely on instructions from the supervisor and the project team. The RA should have the aptitude, knowledge and curiosity to work with emerging technologies – Generative AI and Mixed Reality.

Specific research activities the student(s) will be engaged in:

The successful candidate will research techniques to use Generative AI in Mixed Reality and how the knowledge can be used in the design of apps in Mixed Reality. The student will work on:

• researching and understanding Generative AI platforms, and Mixed reality platforms
• Carry out required coding and integrate it into the development platforms
• Prototype an interface to prompt tea-making using Gen AI and Mixed Reality
• Document the process, and report the outcomes of the project
• Deliver and hand in the project before the end of contract

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate York student. Applicants from diverse programs of study are encouraged. The Dahdaleh Institute welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Demonstrated interest in Generative AI and Mixed Reality
• Demonstrated interest in Emerging technologies
• Demonstrated knowledge of research methods (quantitative and/or qualitative and/or integrative)
• Demonstrated excellent analytic skills for understanding, sorting, and categorizing complex information.
• Skills and resourcefulness in drawing mind-maps and tabulating information is an asset.
• Demonstrated note-taking, journal-keeping, and filing skills.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills: professional written and interactive correspondence, public speaking and presentation.
• Demonstrated excellent computer skills (word processing, email, database, spreadsheets, forms, and slides; facility with Office 365 Apps).
• WordPress editing skills are an asset.
• Social media communication skills are an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including international and cross-cultural communication. Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team with researchers, students, and staff.
• Demonstrated an eagerness to learn, support, and take on initiative.

Application materials

• Cover letter – Please address the requirements in your cover letter. How do you think you fit the job requirements?
• Resume

If you have any questions, please email Shital Desai

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