Part Time Research Methods Instructor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Research Associate, College of Design, Architecture, Art, & Planning
Posting Start Date: 6/12/26
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.
About the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP)
The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a part-time Research Associate.
The College of DAAP is a nationally recognized leader in creative education. Ranked among the top programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Business Week, Design Intelligence, and others, DAAP continues to stand shoulder to shoulder with the nation's most prestigious design schools. Become part of our dynamic team, supporting the University and DAAP's mission and commitment to excellence and fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for our students, faculty, staff, and all our activities. For more information, please visit www.uc.edu and www.daap.uc.edu.
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. The primary responsibility of this position is to support research and development related to building assessment, roof condition evaluation, and property risk analysis using large-scale datasets and computational methods.
Essential Functions

• Analyze large datasets related to buildings, roof systems, and property conditions.
• Develop and test predictive models to identify roof types, roofing materials, building characteristics, and damage conditions.
• Apply statistical, computational, and data-driven methods to support research objectives and improve model accuracy.
• Create and evaluate simulated datasets to supplement real-world observations and expand research datasets.
• Conduct data validation, quality control, and performance assessment of predictive models.
• Perform statistical analyses, data visualization, and interpretation of research findings.
• Assist in designing data processing workflows for handling and analyzing large volumes of image and property-related data.
• Document research methods, results, and findings in technical reports and presentations.
• Review relevant scientific literature and contribute to the development of new research approaches.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and students as part of a multidisciplinary research team.

Required Education
Bachelor's degree in applied mathematics, data science or a related field.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment

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

Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
REQ: 102721