Student Assistant - Information Technology - Research …, Statesboro

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Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Information Technology

Job Summary

The Student Assistant will support the Department of Information Technology as a Research Scholar on the Statesboro Campus beginning Summer 2026. Somatic Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (SAIL) at Georgia Southern University is seeking a highly motivated Research Scholar to contribute to an advanced computer vision and machine learning project focused on automated warehouse quality inspection systems.

Student employees cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12-consecutive month period.

Employment is contingent upon funding.

Responsibilities

Conducts literature reviews related to computer vision, deep learning, OCR, and warehouse automation Designs and implements machine learning and deep learning models Collects, preprocess, and annotates image datasets Trains, tests, and validates computer vision models Performs experimental verification and performance evaluationDevelops prototype demonstrations and visualization tools Prepares technical reports and project documentation Presents regular progress updates to the Principal Investigator (PI) Demonstrates project outcomes to laboratory visitors, collaborators, and guests Shift Specifics

Up to 40 hours per week Flexible with schedule of availability Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate credit hours or three or more graduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University. Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education

Graduate Student in the Information Technology program or similar programs. Preferred Experience

Strong programming skills in Python Experience with computer vision and deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV, or YOLO Familiarity with OCR systems and image processing techniques Knowledge of machine learning model evaluation and validation Experience with dataset annotation and experimental analysisAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment Proposed Salary

$15.00 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

Resume Schedule of Availability Knowledge, Skills,&Abilities

ABILITIES

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service Ability to support various constituencies served by the University Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success SKILLS

Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills Apply Before Date

June 30, 2026

Application review may begin as early as May 29, 2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at .

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Conditions of Employment

Offers for student employment may be contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Employment is contingent upon funding.

Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate or three or more graduate level credit hours at Georgia Southern University.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. This is not a supervisory position. This position is not required to drive.