Research Assistant - College of Engineering - Department of Mechanical Engineering

Job Details

Carnegie Mellon University’s department of Mechanical Engineering is searching for a Research Assistant to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. This position will contribute to a research project focused on efficient and optimal robotics. You will design and implement novel methods for robot policy learning with high sample efficiency and optimality guarantees and validate the performance on robotics systems and other tasks assigned to you.

Responsibilities:

• Create algorithmic solutions for sample-efficient robot policy learning
• Validate and polish solutions in simulation
• Collaborate with team members on the technical implementation and experimental validation of the tools.
• Document research, development, and experimental results through written reports and presentations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred in Robotics or related field.
• Solid knowledge of probability and statistics, linear algebra, and dynamical systems
• Programming expertise in Python or Julia (required), C++ desirable
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

• Successful background check

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function: Researchers

Position Type: Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time: Full time

Pay Basis: Hourly

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.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!