Student - WSB Student - Research Assistant; SMO

Overview

We are seeking motivated university students to design, build, and deploy no-code AI solutions using Cerbrec Graphbook to address real-world operations management challenges. Students will work on applied projects involving process improvement, forecasting, quality management, and performance KPIs - without writing traditional code. This role emphasizes hands-on learning, problem-solving, and AI-enabled decision support, preparing students for modern roles in applied AI in operations, analytics, and digital transformation.

Student No-Code AI Intern (Cerbrec Graphbook for Operations Management Solutions);
Part Time (18-20 hrs/month); 5-month project Feb to June 2026

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student
• Background or coursework in one or more of the following:
• Operations Management
• Supply Chain or Logistics
• Business Analytics / Data Analytics / Business Intelligence / Big Data / Database Management
• Industrial Engineering
• Information Systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfort working with data in Excel or similar tools
• Interest in AI, automation, and decision-support systems
• No prior coding experience required

• Design and build no-code AI workflows using Cerbrec Graphbook
• Develop AI-driven solutions for:
  • Process efficiency and productivity improvement
  • Demand and capacity forecasting
  • Quality management and defect analysis
  • Risk analysis (e.g., FMEA-style logic)
  • KPI (OEE, cycle time, utilization, service levels)
  • Translate business and operational problems into AI-ready workflows
  • Work with structured datasets (Excel, CSV, basic databases)
  • Validate AI outputs and ensure business relevance
  • Document solutions clearly for faculty, staff, and stakeholders
  • Present project results to instructors, project sponsors, or campus partners
  • Collaborate in interdisciplinary teams (business, engineering, IT)
  • Develop research paper drafts

• Gain hands-on experience building AI-powered operational solutions
• Learn how no-code AI tools are used in industry settings
• Build a portfolio of applied AI projects
• Develop skills directly relevant to roles in:
  • Operations management
  • Business analytics
  • Supply chain
  • Digital transformation
  • Consulting and process improvement
• These are among the top no-code AI skills increasingly sought by employers.
• Receive mentorship from faculty and industry-aligned project leads. The selected students will work under Professor Nikhil Churi's guided supervision for 5 months.

• Cerbrec Graphbook (No-Code AI Platform)
• Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets
• Structured operational datasets
• Visualization and dashboarding tools (as applicable)

• Hourly student wage: $11.61 to $13.00 / hour
• Potential academic credit or recognition (if aligned with program requirements)
• Interested students should submit