Research Associate in Explainable AI, Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics

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Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati’s College of Engineering and Applied Science seeks a full-time Research Associate for the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics.

The role involves managing research projects and contributing to studies in Explainable AI and Optimal Control.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate laboratory projects and research studies in Explainable AI and Optimal Control.
• Manage the full project lifecycle of grant-funded research, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
• Mentor and manage graduate research students.
• Oversee laboratory operations and research equipment.
• Lead and support grant proposal writing and submission.
• Contribute independently to projects based on expertise and experience.
• Utilize research knowledge to solve complex problems and independently manage full project cycles.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a research team.
• Analyze research data, design data search procedures, and establish research standards and controls.
• Deliver significant outcomes for assigned projects and studies as a seasoned researcher.

Required Education

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.

Required Experience

• In-depth knowledge of specialized field, process or discipline.
• May require experience with specialized software programs.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• At least two years of experience in academic and experimental research.
• Minimum of two years in leadership and management roles.
• Strong knowledge of Fuzzy Logic, Explainable AI principles, Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, and Optimal Control.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and Isaac Sim.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Sitting - Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Often
• Stooping - Often
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
• Noise : There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
• Hazards : Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
• Atmospheric Conditions : Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family.

Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare.

Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https : / / www.uc.edu / careers.html .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] .

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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