Research Associate, AI Bio Lab

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH. Job posting #7372878. Posted October 19, 2026. Open until filled.

About the role

A Research Associate Position is available in the AI Bio Lab in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Cincinnati and will report to a tenured Professor in Aerospace Engineering. The AI Bio Lab specializes in explainable and trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI) and human performance augmentation, with expertise in advanced mobility and personalized medicine. We address the challenges of safely integrating intelligent decision-making systems by combining the efforts of academic researchers with agency and industry collaborators. Our lab develops a robust library of proprietary, explainable algorithms, tested and certified within a comprehensive framework based on foundational research. By attracting a diverse group of researchers from multiple disciplines, we adapt tools to critical application areas. Our external partnerships expand our expertise and provide essential use cases for necessary data.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate AI Bio Lab research on select, fully funded projects in Explainable AI, Trustworthy AI, and cybersecurity, including but not limited to Fuzzy Logic-based AI for safety critical systems.
• Manage grant-funded project lifecycles, milestones, documentation, and deliverables.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to graduate research students in the lab.
• Oversee research software, datasets, cloud resources, and lab operations.
• Support proposals, publications, technical reports, and invention disclosures by leading student research teams in cybersecurity/Aerospace AI projects, guiding scope of projects, participating in cyber defense exercises, and working with Tech Transfer officer on invention disclosures/patents.
• Develop interpretable fuzzy logic and machine-learning models for cybersecurity.
• Evaluate AI safety, explainability, and robustness; support model deployment.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, university units, and industry partners to advance research projects and expand the funding base and transition to industry.
• Deliver significant outcomes for assigned projects and studies as an independent researcher.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field (required prior to effective date of appointment).
• Three (3) years research laboratory experience during or after completion of the required undergraduate degree.

Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status.

• Comprehensive Tuition Remission for employee and eligible dependents, covering nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Robust Retirement Plans: choice between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of salary (no Social Security contributions except Medicare).
• Generous time-off policy: vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days), 6 weeks paid parental leave for new parents.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs.
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities.