The Ohio State University, Main Campus
The Ohio State University, Main Campus
1 – 10 Employees
Education
The Ohio State University, Main Campus is a public research university in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 1870. Its academic community spans undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, alongside research initiatives and partnerships that connect students, faculty, and industry collaborators. The university also supports campus life through academic, recreational, and wellness services, while promoting community involvement, leadership development, and an inclusive experience across its Ohio campuses.

Associate Applications Analyst - Hybrid

Part-time role supporting an AI-enabled iOS and Android prototype for Ohio State’s digital health research pilot. The work covers dietary assessment, lifestyle feedback, and research data collection.

Description

  • Contribute to a non-enterprise mobile research prototype for an interdisciplinary pilot spanning AI, nutrition, physical activity, and digital health
  • Design, build, test, and document a high-quality prototype for iOS and Android
  • Create features for streamlined dietary assessment, lifestyle-change feedback, research data collection, follow-up questions, and possible physical-activity data integration
  • Help export and consolidate individual dietary and activity measures for clinicians and researchers
  • Work with faculty, students, dietitians, clinicians, and community partners
  • Contribute to a working research prototype and its associated technical deliverables
  • Report to Prof. Sachin Kumar and Dr. Amaris Williams

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, human-computer interaction, information systems, or a related field
  • No prior relevant experience is required
  • Strong programming ability with experience developing mobile applications for iOS and/or Android
  • Experience with Python and/or JavaScript or TypeScript
  • Familiarity with React Native, Flutter, Swift, Kotlin, or comparable technologies
  • Experience building or integrating backend services, REST APIs, databases, and user-facing software
  • Experience with Git and collaborative development platforms such as GitHub or GitLab
  • Strong skills in debugging, testing, documentation, and software maintenance
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary research setting
  • Final candidates must successfully complete a background check; a drug screen or physical examination may be required after an offer

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