"Entrepreneur in Residence - School of Computer Science - CBD"

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world's most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn't imagine the future, we invent it. If you're passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!

Carnegie Mellon's School of Computer Science (SCS) is widely recognized as one of the first and the best computer science programs in the world. Our programs train the next generation of innovators to take real-world problems and improve the way people live and work. We help students, faculty, staff, and alumni at all levels and all stages explore the commercial potential of their innovations and research.

Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIRs) serve as part-time coaches/mentors for students in our educational programs, who can provide technical expertise in addition to familiarity with diverse career paths. The Ray & Stephanie Lane Computational Biology Department is specifically recruiting an EIR with expertise in automated science and AI-in-the-loop scientific discovery to assist in a department and University priority focus on this area.

The EIR will work with the department for an initial appointment period of 1 academic year. The estimated time commitment is 10 hours per month, with a possibility for expanded hours as opportunities and resources to support student works and EIR effort became available.

The EIR program would recruit successful entrepreneurs with an interest in increased involvement in academic research. EIRs will be expected to be gateways to mentor and support trainees, participate in designing and running student research projects, and partner in grant writing and related strategic planning.

We are looking to hire one (1) EIR. Applicants must have experience with at least one of the listed industries below:

• Biological Research
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Autonomous and AI-driven Scientific Discovery

Core Responsibilities

• Recruit student trainees and supervise student research projects in autonomous science.
• Meet with the assigned mentees every other week to follow up on deliverables, and coach to increase knowledge and understanding of the elements of the scientific discipline and related career paths
• Work with other CMU research teams as appropriate on team scientific efforts
• Brief the program administrators every other week on progress and/or issues with the teams.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

The successful candidate will have considerable experience creating and leading innovative business ventures. They will have demonstrated knowledge of and experience in early-stage development and funding of companies, a history of building and maintaining critical relationships in the business and private capital sectors as well as a strong desire to develop and mentor entrepreneurs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 10-15 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience working in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Autonomous Science, with specific focus on autonomous discovery in biological and biomedical domains
• Advanced degree in Computational Biology or a related subject
• Co-founder of one or more investor backed startup(s)
• C-Suite experience in investor backed startup(s)
• Proven track record for creating high growth startup(s)
• Proven network with investors, talent acquisition, and other industry partners
• A combination of education and proven experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

• Successful background check

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits. Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.

Location Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function Academic Program Administration

Position Type Staff - Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time Part time

Pay Basis Hourly