Research Assistant
- Employer
- Clarkson University
- Location
- Potsdam, NY
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Summer Research Assistant Project: Imaging system for ground marking identification and mapping
Sponsor: Spec-Rite
The research assistant will develop and test a mobile imaging system that can be used for ground marking identification and mapping. The imaging system will include both hardware and software. The hardware
will involve 2D and/or 3D camera systems and associated optics and optomechanics. The software will involve image processing and image fusion software and associated data handling and storage. The research
assistant will be expected to design, develop, and operate the imaging
system under the supervision of the principal investigators. The research assistant will be expected to travel to the sponsor’s facility in Watertown multiple times for field tests and/or presentations.
This job may involve driving personal or University vehicles; the research assistant should have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for certification as a driver of University vehicles.
Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree/in process of pursuing Bachelor’s degree.
Physical DemandsPhysical Demands:
The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Clarkson is committed to complying with the guidelines set forth under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- This job may require long periods of sitting, standing, bending, and walking.
- This job may require lifting up to 25 pounds, as well as mounting/assembling equipment from ground level up to head height.
- This job may involve the use of hand tools and/or power tools; the research assistant should be willing to be trained in Clarkson’s
machine shop. - This job may involve the use of high-brightness LEDs and/or lasers; the research assistant should be willing to be trained
by Clarkson’s laser safety officer.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Academic Keys
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Clarkson Website
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Massena-Potsdam Courier Observer
- Hispanic Outlook
- IM Diversity
- Insight Into Diversity
- JTPA
- New York Job Bank
- North Country This Week
- St. Lawrence Plaindealer
- Veterans Administration
- Watertown Daily Times
- Ogdensburg Journal
- Employee Referral
- Alumni Referral
- Conference Referral
- Indeed
- Monster.com
- List-serv
- NorthCountryNow.com
- Discipline specific journals
- Discipline specific website
- Times Union
- Diversityjobs.com
- Other
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- * What is the highest level of completed education that you currently hold?
- Highschool Diploma/GED
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- ABD (all but disertation)
- Phd
- * How do you embrace Diversity?
(Open Ended Question)
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Organization
Working at Clarkson University
As a private, national research university, Clarkson is a leader in technological education and sustainable economic development through teaching, scholarship, research and innovation. We ignite personal connections across academic fields and industries to create the entrepreneurial mindset, knowledge and intellectual curiosity needed to innovate world-relevant solutions and cultivate the leaders of tomorrow. With its main campus located in Potsdam, N.Y., and additional graduate program and research facilities in the New York Capital Region, Beacon, N.Y., and New York City, Clarkson educates 4,300 students across 95+ rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, the arts, education, sciences and health professions. Clarkson alumni earn salaries that are among the top 2.5% in the nation and realize accelerated career growth. One in five already leads as a CEO, senior executive or owner of a company.
Clarkson welcomes scholars and students from all over the world.
Our community and campus settings enhance the quality of student life and afford students access to and interaction with their faculty. We value the diversity of our University community; and we strive to attune ourselves and our programs to our global, pluralistic society. We share the belief that humane and environmentally sound economic and social development derive from the expansion, diffusion and application of knowledge.
Through our Office of Human Resources, we focus on the recruitment, onboarding, training and professional development of our employee community across multiple campuses and learning environments. The goal is a campus community where all are welcomed and valued members who contribute to the development of global citizenship by promoting a diverse and inclusive environment.
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IgniteClarkson is a highly-collaborative community that ignites connections across fields, industries and cultures.
Together we ignite the mindsets and skill sets that are in demand for tomorrow’s best careers . To think, act and lead globally, we span disciplines to find new solutions and deepen our respect for the diversity of our University community.
Invest
We develop innovative programs and research portfolios in partnership with business and industry to explore, create and achieve better futures. We invest in people, ideas and our campus’ living. We give our time, resources and goodwill to drive the future.
Ensure
We are all Golden Knights who commit to living the Clarkson Values and sharing our success as a model of these ideals. Through the legacy of our personal accomplishments and generosity, we ensure the next generation has the same opportunities to create a better world for themselves and society.
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