Student Opportunities

Research Assistant

July 2026 - Dr. Somayeh Asadi (CEE) is seeking an undergraduate or MS/ME research assistant to support a research project on using large language models (LLMs) and vision-language models for automated code compliance checking and cost estimation from construction floor plans. 

The student will assist with three main tasks: dataset and ground-truth preparation, scenario generation, and prompt execution. Responsibilities include organizing floor-plan PDF files, recording drawing metadata, preparing measurement scenarios from architectural drawings, creating ground-truth measurements using PDF/CAD tools, running approved LLM prompts, saving model outputs, and logging results in structured spreadsheets. 

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and interested in artificial intelligence, construction drawings, and civil engineering. Familiarity with LLM tools is required, while experience with construction floor plans, AutoCAD, and Revit is helpful but not required. 

The hourly pay rate is $20. For questions or to apply, contact Dr. Somayeh Asadi at [email protected]

Icarus Medical: Full-Stack Software Developer

June 2026 - Icarus Medical is a fast-growing medical technology company focused on improving quality of life for people with joint pain and mobility limitations. We combine advanced biomechanics, digital design, additive manufacturing, and clinical innovation to create highly personalized orthopedic solutions.
As we continue to grow, software is becoming increasingly central to nearly every part of our business—from patient scanning and automated brace design to order management, manufacturing, customer service, and integrations with external platforms.
We are looking for a versatile and experienced Full-Stack Software Developer to help build and support the systems that power our organization. Your primary responsibility will be maintaining and enhancing our custom-built order management system and application programming interface. You will also contribute to a wide variety of projects involving database administration, third-party integrations, infrastructure, mobile development, automated product design, and emerging artificial intelligence applications. This is an ideal role for a well-rounded developer who enjoys solving practical business problems, working across multiple technologies, and seeing their work directly affect patients, clinicians, employees, and company growth. Job listing link at Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/job/full-stack-software-developer-63c6b60a982ad9ee. Please contact Josh Epstein ([email protected]) with any questions.