For undergraduates eligible for MIT Undergraduate Research Opportunities (UROP):
Would you like to make games as a UROP at the GAMBIT Game Lab during the IAP and/or Spring Semesters?
Please come to our info session on Friday, December 10th from 4-6pm in the lab TV Lounge (NE25-3rd floor)
Attendance is required if you want to work with us during IAP!
We are hiring for the following positions for either pay or credit:
Programming (most games require Flash, but work experience in Python or Java will help)
Designer
Game Studies Research
We are working on games that involve the following topics during IAP and Spring:
Artificial Intelligence
Social & Facebook Games
Games for Android OS
Audio-only Games
Adventure games
Narrative design
Educational games
Bullying
We are also looking for someone interested in researching hate speech and verbal abuse within gaming communities.
All of our UROP positions are 6-10 hours of work per week in a team environment and in the lab. You can work for credit (6-12 credits) or pay (the standard UROP rate of $9.35/hour). All positions are open to anyone eligible for an MIT UROP.
Please RSVP by emailing Rik Eberhardt and sending the following:
- Statement of interest in this UROP
- Resume
- your known schedule for IAP and/or Spring
- Research topics or position you are interested in
Attendance is required if you want to work with us during IAP! If you cannot attend but would still like to work during IAP, let Rik know.
