Work & Research at the IRC
The Imaging Research Center (IRC) at UMBC is an interdisciplinary research hub where art, technology, humanities, and science intersect. We cultivate a dynamic environment for collaborative research, technological innovation, creative media production, and digital storytelling across disciplines.
We routinely welcome team members at various stages of their academic and professional careers. Explore our current open positions below.
Open Positions
Undergraduate Student Administrative Assistant – IRC 40th Anniversary
Help us celebrate four decades of innovation! We are seeking an organized undergraduate student to support administrative, planning, and archival tasks for our upcoming 40th Anniversary events. Key duties include communications, event coordination, and office support.
- Requirements: Proficiency with Google Workspace or MS Office; strong organizational and communication skills.
- Preferences: Interest in visual arts, digital media, or UMBC/IRC history.
- Contact: Anita Komlodi (komlodi@umbc.edu)
Undergraduate Research Assistant – Graphic Design (UI / Print / Gallery)
Location: On-site at IRC
Design UI/UX for cutting-edge multimedia, VR, and AR interactive interfaces while collaborating closely with development teams. This position also involves multi-page print production, gallery installations, and data/diagram visualization.
- Requirements: Excellent color/composition skills, solid Figma proficiency, and experience across Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
- Preferences: Visual Arts / Graphic Design majors. Experience with Premiere Pro, After Effects, Tableau, or Excel is a plus.
- Contact: Anita Komlodi (komlodi@umbc.edu)