The Voice Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lab at USF Health's Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery is a translational research laboratory. The lab is dedicated to advancing the diagnosis and treatment of voice and swallowing disorders through artificial intelligence, machine learning, and speech technology. The work sits at the intersection of clinical medicine, acoustics, and data science — developing AI-powered tools that improve patient outcomes and expand access to voice care.
The AI Healthcare Engineer will play a central role in designing, building, and deploying machine learning and AI systems for clinical voice analysis and voice-related applications. Working closely with clinicians, researchers, and data scientists, this individual will help translate cutting-edge research into functional tools used in both the lab and the clinical setting. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career engineer passionate about healthcare AI and voice technology to grow in a highly collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Development
• Design, train, and evaluate machine learning models for voice disorder detection, classification, and severity assessment.
• Develop and fine-tune deep learning architectures (CNNs, RNNs, Transformers) for audio and speech signal processing.
• Build and maintain data pipelines for acoustic feature extraction, preprocessing, and model training.
• Integrate large language models (LLMs) and speech-to-text systems into clinical and research workflows.
Software Engineering & Deployment
• Develop clean, well-documented, and reproducible code in Python for research and production use.
• Build REST APIs and backend services to expose AI model functionality to clinical applications.
• Package and deploy AI models to cloud or on-premise environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Collaborate with front-end developers or clinicians to integrate AI outputs into user-facing tools.
Bachelor's degree in related field required -OR- equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Data Science, or a closely related field.
Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
