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Job Location:
Grand Forks, ND - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Salary/Position Classification
- $15.00 hourly Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
- 20 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.
Assist the Computational Research Center DREAM Lab team with coordinating the development of a OpenUSD-X3D file translator for the open-source Adobe/AOUSD File Translator Plugin. The UND DREAM Lab is a Small Organization Member of the Web3D Consortium (Web3D) and a Contributing Member of the Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD). OpenUSD is a 3D file format originally developed by Pixar and later released as an open standard through the AOUSD organization. It serves as the basis for the NVIDIA Omniverse digital twin and metaverse platform. OpenUSD is heavily used in the entertainment industry and is expected to have increased industrial uses over time. X3D is a 3D file format and run-time architecture to represent and communicate 3D scenes and objects on the Web.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinate software development activities between UND and its collaborating partners to develop the OpenUSD to X3D and X3D to OpenUSD conversion tool. This person will be expected to contribute programming code for this project and perform other tasks as directed to assist CRC DREAM Lab staff with coordinating programming activities with contributing partners.
Minimum Requirements
- Previous experience using the C programming language
- Previous experience using GitHub
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identityand 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience using the Python programming language
- Previous experience using PocketPy Python Interpreter
- Previous experience using the ECMAScript programming language
- Demonstrated knowledge of the X3D Specification/Standard
- Demonstrated knowledge of the glTF Specification/Standard
- Demonstrated knowledge of the OpenUSD Specification/Standard
To Apply
For full consideration applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
Resume
Cover Letter
Spring class schedule
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.
Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include resume cover letter reviews and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Hawk Central or email us at
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Data Entry
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavior Management
- Data Collection
- Special Education
- Personal Injury Law
- Special Needs
- Experience with Children
- Human Resources
- Tube Feeding
- Word Processing
- Writing Skills
About Company
The University of North Dakota (UND) is the oldest and largest college in North Dakota, offering 225+ accredited on-campus and online degrees.
