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Temporary Part time Senior Research Assistant, UMKC School of Science and Engineering

Kansas City, MO
Type: Adjunct/Part-Time
Posted: 04/01/2026
Hiring Department

Division of Energy, Matter & Systems

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Science and Engineering

UMKC is rated R1 by the Carnegie Research Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Job Description

MCC Lab is offering a temporary, part-time position (25 hours per week) for a senior-year PhD student. The selected candidate will focus on the following areas:
  • Working in area of 3D visual content coding, in particular Gaussian Splatting coding and generative Face Video coding.
  • Algorithm research, MPEG standardization impact, Qualcomm's open source project contribution, and research paper publications in top venues.
Desired skills: signal/image processing, entropy coding, quantization and rate-distortion optimization, delivery of results under the MPEG common test conditions.

This position is a temporary, non-benefit eligible, unranked/non-tenure track academic position and will be offered for a period of 6 months.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a PhD program

Application Materials

To be considered, you must complete the application at https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/ including Legal Name, US employment eligibility, and current contact information. Upload all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and references).

If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu and include the name of the position and the Job ID number.

Handling of Application Materials

After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

Application Deadline

Open until filled

Benefit Eligibility

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.
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