Research Assistant; Part Time - Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development

Overview

WELCOME TO CLEMSON! Clemson University invites you to answer the call. Clemson is one of the most productive public research universities in the nation, attracting and uniting students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. Clemson has been named a top 25 public college by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running.

Through research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond. So, are you ready?

The main responsibility of this position is to assist in research projects for AI-enabled building evacuation system development and AI-enabled construction safety and efficiency.

• 50% - Essential - AI Applications Investigation and Analysis:
  Conduct literature reviews and technical assessments on the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the following domains: building evacuation and emergency response systems; construction site safety and hazard prevention; and building energy modeling and performance analysis. Identify relevant AI methods (e.g., machine learning, deep learning, large language models) and evaluate their feasibility, limitations, and implementation potential for construction and building systems.
• 40% - Essential - Research Development and Data Analysis Support:
  Support the development of AI-enabled research frameworks, workflows, and proof-of-concept models aligned with a faculty's research projects. Assist in data collection, preprocessing, and analysis using simulation outputs, BIM-based data, or experimental results, as required by each research topic.
• 10% - Essential - Manuscript and Technical Report Preparation:
  Assist in drafting, revising, and polishing academic manuscripts for journal and conference submissions related to AI applications in construction, safety, evacuation systems, and building energy modeling. Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, figures, tables, and supporting documentation summarizing research findings.

Education:

High school diploma and clerical or paraprofessional experience involving the compilation of data and statistics.

Education:

Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Construction.

Experience:

Developing a practical system using AI.

• Responsibilities and Job Knowledge – Fundamental knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and the ability to apply them in varied situations.

• No Supervisory Duties – Not responsible for supervising employees.
• No Budget Responsibilities – No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

• 100% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged periods
• 100% - Walk or move about
• 100% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

No Work Conditions

Standard Hrs: 20 per week

Approximate duration of this temporary assignment:
Feb 2026 through April 2026

Expected Hourly Rate: $18.75. Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Normal Operations. Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

Clemson, SC

Application review will begin immediately and the posting will remain open until filled.

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties. Veteran Preference:
South Carolina is prioritizing Veterans for employment in state agencies and institutions. To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob upon submission of your application.

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.