Research Associate-1

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, FL, invites applications for a researcher to advance statistics, data analytics, and machine learning with a focus on multimodal data fusion for biomedical risk assessment.

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in a related field, lead collaborative projects, and contribute to grant proposals and dissemination of results through journals and conferences.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in statistics, computer science, computer engineering, biomedical engineering, or related fields.
• Strong expertise in statistics, machine learning, and biomedical data analysis.
• Ability to develop innovative research methodologies and work in multidisciplinary environments.
• Experience contributing to proposal development, technical reports, and dissemination of findings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research in statistics, data analytics, and machine learning with emphasis on multimodal data fusion and predictive modeling for biomedical applications.
• Develop and evaluate statistical and AI-based methods for feature selection, biomarker identification, and risk prediction.
• Collaborate with faculty, investigators, and external partners; assist in grant proposals and technical reports; disseminate findings through high-impact journals and conferences.

Skills

Statistics

Machine learning

Biomedical data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Conduct advanced research in statistics, data analytics, andmachine learning with an emphasis on multimodal data fusion andpredictive modeling for lung cancer risk assessment. Develop andevaluate statistical and AI-based methods for feature selection,biomarker identification, and risk prediction using heterogeneousbiomedical data. Contribute to multidisciplinary research projects,identify emerging research opportunities, assist in the preparationof grant proposals and technical reports, and collaborate withfaculty, investigators, and external partners. Provide technicalleadership, mentor junior researchers as appropriate, and supportthe dissemination of research findings through high impact factorjournals, presentations, and grant proposals.

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in statistics, computerscience, computer engineering, biomedical engineering, or relatedfields and possess strong expertise in statistics, machinelearning, and biomedical data analysis. The position requiresexcellent analytical and technical skills, the ability to developinnovative research methodologies, and experience working incollaborative multidisciplinary environments. The candidate shoulddemonstrate leadership, effective communication, and the ability tocontribute to research strategy, proposal development, technicaldocumentation, dissemination of research findings through highimpact factor journals, and collaborations with internal andexternal stakeholders.

Equal Opportunity

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

Americans with Disabilities Act

Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonableaccommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office ofHuman Resources at 321-674-8100.

Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy andCampus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges anduniversities, both public and private, participating in federalstudent aid programs to disclose campus safety information, andimposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexualviolence and emergency situations.

Florida Tech’s 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includesstatistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimesthat occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings orproperty owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on publicproperty within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from,the campus.

The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported tolocal law enforcement agencies, campus security and other CampusSecurity Authorities.

The report also includes institutional policy statements regardingcampus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention andawareness programs; related university procedures and importantguidance; and other essential safety information.

You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department ofSecurity Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, duringnormal business hours, or by accessing the following website 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report .

Official Transcripts

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

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