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Senior Research Associate

The Ohio State University logoThe Ohio State University
Columbus, USA
Posted: Sep 30, 2026

NL Highlights

Initiate and lead research and development efforts in experimental research for learning-based controls, powertrain systems, and autonomous vehicles.
Serve as co-Principal Investigator on research grants, prepare proposals, and act as a liaison with sponsoring agencies.
Mentor graduate students and support teaching in specialized areas of autonomous systems and controls.

Details

Reference

R159811-1

Salary & Funding

$88,300 - $115,350

Contact Info

hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu

Eligibility

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or relevant degree.
4 years of experience in an engineering research capacity.
Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic and/or practical knowledge to engineering research.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Next Steps

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Ensure all necessary documents are available before starting.
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Review and update candidate profile information.
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Complete the application through the Workday portal.
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Final candidates are subject to a background check, and potentially a drug screen or physical.

Opportunity Overview

Job Title:

Senior Research Associate

Department:

Engineering | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Senior Research Associate in the College of Engineering (COE), Center for Automotive Research (CAR) who initiates and leads research and development efforts focused on experimental research of learning based controls, powertrain systems and controls, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), autonomous vehicles and related systems; plans, conducts, demonstrates, and documents sponsored research project and activities, functioning as the technical expert, in the areas of vehicle efficiency, safety and security technologies, general areas of control systems, reinforcement learning, machine learning, simulation, sensing, and estimation technologies; develops procedures for experimental data analysis, recognizes and promotes the interdisciplinary nature of powertrain systems, intelligent transportation systems and autonomous vehicle research across multiple departments and research centers; serves as co-Principal Investigator on research grants and contracts; assists in the preparation of research proposals; serves as liaison with research sponsoring agencies as well as with other research and educational institutes; prepares technical reports submission to sponsoring agencies; writes journal and conference articles; makes presentations at conferences and symposia; mentors and coordinates graduate students in analyzing and documenting their research results and activities and projects; develops and maintains course contents; pursues new research programs; supports teaching and training in learning based controls, safety and security of autonomous systems.