Research Project on Rendering Trees and Forests Seeking Undergrad Student

Dear Students,

We are seeking an undergraduate student to join my research team for a project focusing on rendering trees and forests using Blender. This position involves rendering writing scripts to automate object rendering, enabling efficient and high-quality visualizations. You will have opportunities to collaborate with PhD students to work on the edge-cutting computer graphics project, and you will also be paid by hours.

Position Details:

Responsibilities:

  1. Create the rendering pipeline for object rendering.
  2. Develop scripts to automate object rendering in Blender.
  3. Collaborate with the research team to ensure rendered objects meet project requirements.

Requirements:

  1. Proficiency in Python scripting (or similar) to automate rendering tasks.
  2. Experience with Blender for 3D modeling and rendering.
    • Interest in object rendering and environmental visualization.
  •  Compensation: $14/hour.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please reply to this email with the following:

  1. A brief description of your experience with Blender and Python scripting.
  2. Any relevant projects or coursework.
  3. Your availability (hours per week).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please respond as soon as possible. Feel free to reach out to Xiaochen Zhou (zhou1178@purdue.edu) if you are interested or have any questions about the role. Please also find more info about our lab here: https://cs.purdue.edu/homes/bbenes/vegetation/

Looking forward to hearing from you!

 

Best,

Xiaochen

Last Updated: Jun 24, 2025 5:06 PM