Research Assistant

Responsibilities :

Graduate Student Research Assistant — Software and UX

Seeking a Graduate Research Assistant to support applied research across UX, prototyping, and secure software delivery. Ideal for a graduate student who can work independently, communicate clearly, and translate research into working prototypes.

Tasks

Literature review and synthesis

Scan academic and industry sources, create annotated bibliographies, summarize findings, and map gaps / opportunities.

User research and usability testingDraft screeners and protocols, schedule sessions, conduct interviews or tests, analyze notes, and produce insights and recommendations.

Prototyping and interaction designCreate wireframes and clickable prototypes, iterate based on feedback, and document design decisions and tradeoffs.

Data handling and privacy hygieneBuild consent practices, redact sensitive data, enforce least‑privilege access, and use safe logging and secrets management.

Documentation and reportingMaintain READMEs, experiment logs, and concise status updates. Prepare short decks or memos that communicate findings.

Collaboration and deliveryBreak work into issues, estimate effort, track progress, and present demos or summaries to stakeholders.

Commitment

• Part‑time during the academic term, with potential for increased hours during breaks
• Weekly check-in and progress update

Hourly Rate

$31.37 / hour

Work Mode

Hybrid : mostly remote with some in-person meetings

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We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between SENS-UAW, Local 7902 and the University. Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

App development experience

Mobile (iOS or Android) and / or modern web frameworks

Exposure to privacy‑preserving and secure development practicesThreat modeling basics, role‑based access, secure storage, and data minimization

Experimentation and evaluationUsability metrics, small‑scale A / B or comparative tests, or prompt / agent evaluation

Data visualization or analytics for research reportingLight dashboards, charts, or notebooks to communicate results