2026-2027 FWS Data Science Associate
About FIU
Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary
The Center for Internet Augmented Research and Assessment (CIARA) at Florida International University's Modesto Maidique Campus is recruiting undergraduate or graduate computer science and/or engineering students to participate in National Science Foundation (NSF) sponsored projects Students will get exposure to novel networking and network automation development concepts and techniques, state-of-art technology, and experience supporting projects that benefit research institutions
CIARA has opportunities for students interested in getting experience in the fields of software development, DevOps, and scalability, as well as in the computer networking/IT fields
Duties to include:
- Assists CIARA's Research Team in designing, developing, and curating large-scale structured datasets for Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Model (LLM) research
- Collect, organize, validate, and normalize data from multiple sources to create high-quality research datasets
- Develop data schemas, metadata standards, and documentation to support scalable AI research and model development
- Build scripts and automated workflows for data ingestion, preprocessing, quality assurance, and dataset maintenance
- Assist in documenting research methodologies, dataset creation processes, and project deliverables
- Support ongoing research activities related to AI, machine learning, and data-driven applications
Job Category
Federal Work Study
Desired Qualifications
- Current FIU student pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
- Experience programming in Python
- Familiarity with databases, data structures, and data processing concepts
- Ability to solve problems independently
- Organizational and time-management skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Team player
Who May Apply
- Students enrolled at FIU, who have been awarded Federal Work Study (FWS) as part of their Financial Aid Award package.
- Student must be enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours in a course of study leading to a degree or a Financial Aid eligible certificate, during Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
- Upon credits decreasing, award being canceled, or graduating, FWS employment must end.
Work Schedule
Hours will vary based on class schedule and departmental needs.
Advertised Salary
$14.00/hour
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
This student appointment may be subjected to a pre-employment background check.
Student Background Checks
Extended Background Check is required if the job includes any of the following responsibilities. Some may also require a Fingerprint Check:
| Duties: | Yes or No |
| Will the position provide unsupervised direct care, treatment, education, training, instruction, supervision, or recreation to vulnerable populations such as minors, the elderly, or those with disabilities? (Fingerprint Check required) | NO |
Will this role be in the Center for Children and Families (CCF) or the Childrens¿ Creative Learning Center (CCLC)? |
NO |
Will this role be part of a university-sponsored summer camp or afterschool program? (Those providing services in Camps will require DCF Clearance at a cost) |
NO |
Will this role require entering any K-12 schools? (Those providing services in K-12 Schools will require MDCPS/BCPS Clearance at a cost.) |
NO |
Will this role have direct access to cash, checks, gift cards, credit cards, debit cards, or make and receive payments? |
NO |
Will this role conduct IT related functions, e.g. IT Technician, Data Analyst, Application Developer, etc.? |
YES |
Will this role require driving of a university-owned motor vehicle (including golf cart and other utility vehicles)? |
NO |
Will this role travel with Athletics teams to events? |
NO |
Will the role be in a special trust/sensitive location? |
NO |
Will this role be in the Office of the Registrar, Office of Financial Aid, or One Stop? |
NO |
| Will this position work within the following units that provide health and human services: College of Medicine, College of Nursing, Health Sciences, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, School of Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics & Nutrition, Student Health, Psychology, Center for Children & Families? Office of Inspector General (OIG) Checks (Global Watch only) | NO |
Will this role perform or support research? (Mark No if this is a Graduate Assistant contract (GA, RA, TA)) |
YES |
How To Apply
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures
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Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.
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