Research Associate-1

Florida Institute of Technology; Melbourne (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Tech in Melbourne, FL seeks a Ph.D.-level researcher to conduct advanced research in statistics, data analytics, and machine learning with emphasis on multimodal data fusion and predictive modeling for lung cancer risk assessment.

The candidate will develop and evaluate statistical and AI-based methods for feature selection, biomarker identification, and risk prediction using heterogeneous biomedical data; mentor junior researchers; and contribute to grant proposals and high-impact

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in statistics, computer science, computer engineering, biomedical engineering, or related fields.
• Strong expertise in statistics, machine learning, and biomedical data analysis.
• Leadership, collaboration, and ability to contribute to research strategy and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research in statistics, data analytics, and machine learning.
• Develop and evaluate statistical and AI-based methods for feature selection and risk prediction.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners; mentor junior researchers.
• Prepare grant proposals and disseminate findings through journals and presentations.

Skills

leadership

communication

statistics

machine learning

biomedical data analysis

grant proposal writing

Education

Ph.D. in statistics, computer science, computer engineering, biomedical engineering, or related fields

Job description

Conduct advanced research in statistics, data analytics, and machine learning with an emphasis on multimodal data fusion and predictive modeling for lung cancer risk assessment. Develop and evaluate statistical and AI-based methods for feature selection, biomarker identification, and risk prediction using heterogeneous biomedical data. Contribute to multidisciplinary research projects, identify emerging research opportunities, assist in the preparation of grant proposals and technical reports, and collaborate with faculty, investigators, and external partners. Provide technical leadership, mentor junior researchers as appropriate, and support the dissemination of research findings through high impact factor journals, presentations, and grant proposals.

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in statistics, computer science, computer engineering, biomedical engineering, or related fields and possess strong expertise in statistics, machine learning, and biomedical data analysis. The position requires excellent analytical and technical skills, the ability to develop innovative research methodologies, and experience working in collaborative multidisciplinary environments. The candidate should demonstrate leadership, effective communication, and the ability to contribute to research strategy, proposal development, technical documentation, dissemination of research findings through high impact factor journals, and collaborations with internal and external stakeholders.

Equal Opportunity

Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email [e-mail], or [phone]; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Americans with Disabilities Act

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Official Transcripts

Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).

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