Music Research Assistant

Title: Music Research Assistant

Location: , North Dakota, United States

Work Type: Part Time, Onsite

Job Description:

Salary/Position Classification

• 15.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 10 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position. Seeking a technically skilled Research Assistant to support the development of a web-based AI Vocal Training App designed to expand access to high-quality voice instruction for learners in rural and underserved communities. The RA will collaborate with faculty on coding, system architecture, and implementation of real-time vocal analysis tools. This position combines applied software development with research in music technology, pedagogy, and human-centered design

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of a responsive web-based vocal training platform
• Participate in research design, workflow development, and iterative product refinement
• Contribute to data organization and preparation for research dissemination
• Contribute to ongoing projects and new research in the relative areas
• Assist in the organization of research findings

Minimum Requirements

• Current UND student
• App development experience for desktop and mobile, especially web applications.
• Proficiency in relevant software and programming languages (client and server-side technology stacks-JavaScript, Node.js, Python, HTML, and CSS).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Background in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.