"Research Assistant - AI Institute for Societal Decision Making - LTI"

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!

The AI Institute for Societal Decision Making (AI-SDM) and the Language Technologies Institute (LTI) at CMU is seeking a part-time Research Assistant. The assistant will work closely with AI-SDM leadership and CMU LTI faculty on research initiatives at the intersection of language technology and Indigenous languages.

Core Responsibilities:

• Linguistic Data Annotation: Produce interlinear gloss for Dine/Navajo sentences.
• Cross-Linguistic Comparison: Interact with other native language speakers to compare challenges in morpheme segmentation and interlinear gloss creation.
• Research Collaboration: Engage/consult with linguists as needed for guidance on linguistic analysis and methodology.
• Paper Development: Assist with the final stages of a research paper, including editing, formatting, and content refinement
• Communication: Maintain regular communication with faculty, staff, and students regarding project progress

Flexibility and cultural sensitivity are valued proficiencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who can optimally interact with a varied population of diverse audiences. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Familiarity with or expertise in the Dine/Navajo language is highly desirable.
• A strong interest in linguistics, language technologies, or computational linguistics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage variable weekly hours.
• A combination of education and meaningful experience from which comparable knowledge is proven may be considered.

Requirements:

Successful background check investigation

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
Remote

Job Function
Researchers

Position Type
Staff - Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time
Part time

Pay Basis
Hourly