Research Assistant

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Through direct support of sound research initiatives, the Research Assistant will play a key role in advancing innovative approaches to 3D sound composition and strengthening the university’s connections with other research institutions. This position contributes meaningfully to the university’s legacy, founded in 1919 by forward-thinking educators, by supporting experimental, interdisciplinary research and advancing innovative work in spatial sound and contemporary composition.

Position Title:

Research Assistant

Requisition Number:

Location:

New York City

Position Type:
Student

Department:
ELC/Dean's Office

• Through direct support of sound research initiatives, the Research Assistant will play a key role in advancing innovative approaches to 3D sound composition and strengthening the university’s connections with other research institutions. This position contributes meaningfully to the university’s legacy, founded in 1919 by forward-thinking educators, by supporting experimental, interdisciplinary research and advancing innovative work in spatial sound and contemporary composition.
• The Research Assistant will support faculty-led sound research projects focused on composing and realizing 3D, ambisonics, and spatial audio environments. This position involves research and creative production across sound-based formats, including art installations, live performances, and virtual environments. Projects focus on techniques such as multichannel recording, 3D sound placement, and sound synthesis to explore new compositional strategies across a variety of platforms.
  
  The Research Assistant will report to the supervising faculty member.

Diversity Statement:

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

• Support research development and technical implementation by assisting with experimental design and implementing patches and workflows using audio programming environments to advance ongoing research projects.
• Configure and operate audio recording and sound synthesis systems by setting up microphones, interfaces, loudspeaker arrays, and software environments to capture, generate, and evaluate spatial audio materials during research sessions.
• Prepare, move, and maintain audio equipment and materials by assembling physical setups, labeling and organizing components, and ensuring systems function reliably.
• Develop and manage physical and digital research materials by creating session documentation, organizing data files, maintaining versioned project assets, and preparing…