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 ([email protected]) 

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.

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. 

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)

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)