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Job ID 75751
Job Funding Source Non-Work-Study
Employer Center for Academic Innovation
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

Student XR Developer Fellow

Fall 2026 Student Fellowship Program 

Center for Academic Innovation 

Deadline to apply: Ongoing; first consideration will be given to those who apply by Sunday, September 6, 2026. (This posting may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received.)

Application Link: https://myumi.ch/mVRMG 

Location: 317 Maynard St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (75% in-person fellowship experience)

Pay Rate: Undergraduate $17/hr, Master’s $20/hr, Doctoral $23/hr 

Job Duration: 10-15 hours/week for the Fall 2026 semester, with the possibility of extending the fellowship 

Supervisor: Moeezo Saleem (cai-student-hiring@umich.edu) 

 

Who we’re looking for: 

The XR Team at the Center for Academic Innovation (https://ai.umich.edu/xr-projects/) is looking for part-time help developing educational XR experiences across the University using the Unreal Engine, webXR and other 3D content authoring tools.

 

What You’ll Do: 

  • Develop a VR experience in Unreal 

    • Design and implement gameplay using Blueprints 

    • Create 3D animations 

    • Integrate audio voice-over and FX

  • Develop webXR experiences using 3D web frameworks and libraries such as Aframe, three.js and babylon.js

  • Modify, prepare, and optimize 3D models (using any 3D modeling software such as Blender or Maya) for WebXR deployment.

  • Work with VR headsets to deploy and maintain in-house VR applications, ensuring applications and devices remain up to date.

  • Maintain clear documentation of your work, including workflows and technical decisions

  • Conduct user testing 

  • Interact with and present to clients (UM faculty) 

  • Regularly participate in Student Fellowship Program (SFP) events, professional development sessions, workshops, and community-building activities.

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How to apply: 

To apply, please complete the Student Fellowship Application and upload the following supplemental documents: 

  • Resume

  • Work Sample (portfolio, GitHub, or other list of previous projects)
Educational Value

The Experience and Skills You’ll Gain: 

  • Unreal scripting and Blueprints 

  • 3D workflows and animation 

  • User story writing 

  • Project planning and organization

  • Experience developing accessible solutions that improve teaching and learning for diverse learners at the University of Michigan. 
Job Requirements

Student Qualifications: 

  • Current U-M student enrolled in a degree or online degree program at the Ann Arbor campus

  • Experience with designing and developing VR/AR experiences 

  • Experience with Unreal Engine 5 

  • Experience with Web development

  • Experience with Game design 

  • Familiarity with source control practices (e.g. Git, Perforce)
Hourly Rate $17.00/hour to $23.00/hour
Hours 10.0 to 15.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date Monday, September 14, 2026
End Date At the end of the fall term, with possibility of a fellowship extension
Primary Contact Roderick Simmons
Primary Contact's Email cai-student-hiring@umich.edu
Supervisor Moeezo Saleem
Work Location Center for Academic Innovation 317 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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