POSITION TITLE: Research Assistant
CLOSING DATE: November 7, 2025
EMPLOYMENT DATES: November 16, 2025 – March 30, 2026
HOURS OF WORK: 8-10 hours per week
RATE OF PAY: $17.60/hour plus Vacation Pay as determined by HR Policy
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Research Assistant will support a research project in computer graphics and visual computing, focusing on image stylization and texture generation or compression based on state-of-the-art techniques such as 2D and 3D Gaussian Splatting. The position involves implementing and evaluating algorithms and contributing to the development of prototypes and visual demonstrations for research dissemination.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
This position will assist with the following duties:
- Implement, test, and document research prototypes.
- Review recent literature in computer graphics and machine learning for potential integration.
- Assist in preparing research figures, results, and visual demonstrations.
- Contribute to technical reports, presentations, and publication materials.
- Maintain organized code repositories and experiment logs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Enrollment in Computer Science, Data Science, or related undergraduate or graduate program.
- Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++.
- Familiarity with computer graphics or computer vision concepts.
- Experience with at least one relevant framework (e.g., PyTorch, OpenGL).
- Ability to work independently, follow research instructions, and document results clearly.
*This position is subject to budgetary approval*
To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter (in one document) referencing the job title in the subject line and three (3) references to studentjobs@nipissingu.ca. A separate email for each position must be submitted if applying for multiple positions.
We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. You must be able to provide proof of being a full-time post-secondary student, have a valid work study permit and a Social Insurance Number in order to work on-campus.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
