Research Engineer

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

Aids in carrying out the activities of our CDC DMA-PRIME center grant- needs to be familiar with both analytic skill sets (statistical analysis, data management) and knowledge of infectious diseases. Requires the analytic expertise to handle large and complex data sets, and has both the experience and interest in infectious disease research. Performs other duties as assigned.

50% - Essential - Design & Implementation:
Designs, implements, and validates constraint-aware and knowledge-injected machine learning models for disease prediction and healthcare analytics.Develops robust and interpretable models that align with real-world epidemiological patterns. Translates conceptual frameworks into deployable analytical tools that can inform public health decision-making. Applies domain constraints to improve model stability, reliability, and fairness across diverse populations.

20% - Essential - Datasets:
Curates, pre-processes, and integrates multimodal datasets (e.g., surveillance, vaccination, social media) to support modeling and interpretation efforts. Develops and documents ETL pipelines for integrating data from heterogeneous sources. Conducts quality assurance, feature engineering, and metadata harmonization to ensure the reproducibility and interpretability of AI models.

20% - Essential - Collaboration Efforts:
Works closely with interdisciplinary teams across Clemson, MUSC, and partner institutions to support ongoing projects and ensure scientific rigor. Participates in multi-institutional research meetings, contribute to manuscript and grant development, and coordinate joint data and model sharing efforts. Engages in discussions that connect data-driven insights with public health implications and operational relevance.

10% - Essential - Writing, Publishing & Presentation:
Writes and publishes papers. Assists in preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, contributes to technical documentation, and presents research progress at professional meetings and internal seminars.

Education - 1st Bachelor's Degree - computer science, public health, statistics or similar field.
Work Exp 2+ years with experience in research

Education - 1st Master's Degree - computer science, public health, statistics or similar field.

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

20% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
75% - Recognize or inspect visually
50% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

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Standard Hrs: 26 per week; Monday-Friday

Band: 05 (expected range $19.11/hour - $27.00/hour)

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Normal Operations

Clemson, SC

December 3, 2025

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.