Sr Research Associate, Civil & Architectural Engineering & Construction Management

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 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, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.9 billion.

The University of Cincinnati, College of Engineering and Applied Science invites applications for a Senior Research Associate position.

• Develops and build artificial intelligence and machine learning driven solutions for evaluation and management of transportation infrastructure assets, which includes supporting software development and hardware-software integration.
• Provides hands-on technical leadership in the development of prototype of multi-sensor systems (systems with vision, GPS, IMU, and/or LiDAR sensors)
• Assists in the development and writing of research proposals for external funding in the area of transportation infrastructure.
• Prepares technical reports and publications; disseminates study results and research findings in journal and professional meetings; present at technical conferences and seminars.
• Assists in the management of the use of the testing devices
• Assists in the management of graduate research assistants in the execution of their research and assists in their training.
• Provides technical assistance on related research projects.

 M.S. in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

• Strong programming skills in Python or C++
• Good Experience with Robot Operating System (ROS)
• Good Knowledge and experience developing and building artificial intelligence and machine learning driven solutions
• Experience with numerical and data science libraries (e.g. scikit-learn, Pandas, NumPy, Tensorflow, etc.)
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

• A valid Driver's License
• Being open-minded and ability to acquire new skill set and explore new techniques to advance sciences
• Ability to understand and implement methods from latest machine learning articles.
• Good knowledge in pavement design as well as pavement structures and materials performance evaluation 

• Sitting - Continuously

The following documents are required to be considered for this position. Please use the additional documents feature as needed for these items:

• Cover letter
• CV
• A short statement of research interests
• Contact information for 3 references

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.

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

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).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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