Special Topics Assistant

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 identity and 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.

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