Research Assistant (AI-Enhanced Media Art (EQUA Project))

About This Role

A Part-Time Research Assistant role for the EQUA Project at NTU, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Media Art or Digital Arts with hands-on experience building generative AI pipelines using tools like ComfyUI, TouchDesigner, and multi-modal AI models for immersive media art.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable generative AI pipelines using ComfyUI, RunwayML, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and multi-modal AI ecosystems for immersive art production.
• Build and operate real-time generative media environments in TouchDesigner for large-scale immersive installations and public screen deployments.
• Own end-to-end studio production sessions from prototyping through exhibition-ready output; assist with grant documentation and milestone reporting.
• Create and edit digital content for the project's online presence and exhibition submissions.
• Support studio production sessions, audience data collection, and curatorial documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Media Art, Digital Arts, Interactive Media, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in ComfyUI (essential) and TouchDesigner (essential); hands-on experience with real-time and generative media systems.
• Demonstrated experience with multi-modal generative AI tools (Stable Diffusion, RunwayML, Midjourney, Luma AI) applied in production workflows.
• Ability to work independently as a hands-on builder; strong interest in AI, immersive media art, and science communication.
• Portfolio of generative or AI-driven creative works required.