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Research Assistant
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Job ID 6911
Job Type On-Campus Jobs
Employer 3464-TR IDC RES INNOV FUND PH2
Date Posted Nov 10, 2026
Category Special or Sponsored Projects
Job Description

Support the development of responsive and recursive systems for HAND/SIGNAL (HND/SGL), an interdisciplinary research and installation project exploring the translation of gesture, notation, and other forms of human expression into responsive machine behaviors.

The student will assist with conditional coding, prototyping, and experimentation with physical computing and robotics. They will collaborate on translating tracked hand gestures, musical notation, conversational text, and other audiovisual media into inputs for responsive and recursive machine behaviors.
Job Requirements

  • Experience or demonstrated interest in coding, programming, or creative technology.

  • Interest in physical computing, robotics, or interactive systems.

  • Ability to experiment with conditional and responsive systems.

  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

  • Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
NACE Career Readiness Competencies Critical Thinking, Technology
Available Openings 1
Hours 5.0 hours per week
Compensation $17/hr
Funding Source(s) On Campus Student Employment
Time Frame Academic Year 2026-2027
Contact Name Deborah L Johnson
Contact Email djohnso7@pratt.edu
Work Location 200 Willoughby Ave Main Building, 307 Brooklyn, NY 11205
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