Research Associate, College of Design, Architecture, Art, & Planning

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

 

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University’s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

About the Department

The programs within the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) are, year-after-year, ranked among the very best in both a world and national class. Within DAAP, you'll have the opportunity to work with students, faculty, and industry leaders in all of our disciplines, as well as with students, faculty, and professionals from throughout the university, including business, engineering, medicine, and more. You'll engage in real-world projects brought to us by regional, national, and even international clients. The goal: improving the quality of life through innovations in art and design.

Job Overview

A part-time Research Associate position is available in the Extended Reality (XR) Laboratory of Professor Ming Tang, College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning.   

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with XR lab’s partner teams and learn from the domain experts   in building safety and risk assessment
• Utilize analytical thinking   and skills to identify possible solutions for evaluating building roof safety. 
• Assist in designing and developing machine learning models, assessing their performance, and creating an image database for AI training 
• Evaluate model performance and develop an image database for training 
• Perform data analyses and reporting on the quantifiable assessment data related to roof damage and other roof conditions 
• Will also have the opportunity to be involved in research grants in collaboration with leading industry companies.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, computer science or related field.

Required Experience

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

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
• Sitting - Continuously

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.

 

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