"Research Assistant - CSD - School of Computer Science"

Research Assistant - CSD - School of Computer Science

Company: Carnegie Mellon University

Job Location: Pittsburgh, 15213

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that challenges the curious and passionate to deliver work that matters. Our world-class institution has distinctive areas of excellence and a culture marked by ambition and a deep, practical engagement with challenges facing society. We continue to produce talented alumni and draw faculty and staff eager to be a part of the university's creative, dedicated and close-knit community. We place emphasis on practical problem solving, interdisciplinary learning, a visionary spirit, and collaboration.

The Computer Science Department (CSD) is one of the seven academic departments in the Carnegie Mellon School of Computer Science (SCS). Our environment is demanding and fast-paced, but it's also innovative, flexible, and highly collaborative. Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon is also distinctive for our research style, educational programs, commitment to diversity, culture and organizational structure.

We are seeking a Research Assistant to work with research projects pertaining on reinforcement learning algorithms for robot learning.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, record and assess data.
• Write and test learning algorithms for robot learning.
• Assesses data and analyzes results.
• Writing detailed reports and records
• Work on research projects related
• Other duties as assigned.

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the School of Computer Science. Collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field
• Experience in developing algorithms
• Experience in academic research and project work
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Additional requirements

• Successful background investigation

Location Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function Researchers

Position Type Staff - Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time Full time

Pay Basis Hourly