Research/Teaching Assistant ECECS
Description
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Position Type:
- Federal Work Study and Non Work Study,
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- The Introduction to Microcontrollers Laboratory Teaching Assistant supports the instructor in conducting undergraduate microcontroller laboratory sessions.
- Responsibilities include assisting students with programming, wiring, testing, and troubleshooting microcontroller-based systems.
- Helping students interface microcontrollers with switches, LEDs, displays, sensors, motors, and other peripheral devices.
- Supporting laboratory exercises involving digital and analog I/O, timers, interrupts, serial communication, and other embedded-system concepts; and assisting students with debugging hardware and software problems.
- The Teaching Assistant may also assist with grading laboratory assignments and reports, preparing laboratory equipment and development boards, and maintaining a safe and organized laboratory environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Successful completion of undergraduate coursework in microcontrollers, embedded systems, or a related area is required.
- Candidates should have practical experience programming microcontrollers and constructing and troubleshooting basic microcontroller-based circuits.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (if any):
- Knowledge of microcontroller architecture and fundamental embedded-system concepts, including digital and analog I/O, GPIO, timers, interrupts, PWM, ADC, and serial communication protocols such as UART, SPI, and I2C. Proficiency in C/C++ programming and familiarity with microcontroller development environments, debugging tools, and basic electronic laboratory equipment such as digital multimeters and oscilloscopes are expected.
- Ability to read schematics and datasheets, troubleshoot hardware and software problems, explain programming and interfacing concepts clearly, assist students with systematic debugging, and work effectively with undergraduate students in a laboratory environment is required.
Anticipated Schedule:
- 10 hours per week, including Fridays 2-5 pm
Job Contact:
- Utayba Mohammad – (313) 993-3364 – stoltzth@udmercy.edu
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Existing Student Employees who have worked in the past for UDM can use the link below to apply for the position.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, the University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. The university seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. The University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.