Research Associate I - Robotics Institute

Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute is searching for a Research Associate I to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment.

We are seeking creative and upbeat Research Associate I that will assist in the development and execution of research projects including experiment design, analysis of data collected and writing up experiment results.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with faculty, graduate students, and research staff.
• Contribute to the execution of a sponsored research project.
• Implement and code research Ideas for newspapers.
• Run baselines, experiments, and evaluations.
• Design, execute, and document experimental evaluations to validate model.
• Perform related technical support for the engineering team in the Biorobotics lab.
• Conduct original research and help develop new methods.
• Identifies problems and obstacles to progress; develops strategies to solve problems.
• May program software in support of job functions. Attends project meetings.
• Performs research experiments following experimental protocol and procedures. Researches and documents information by compiling and maintaining accurate and detailed records.
• Summarizes statistical information for analysis, examination or presentation; writes technical reports. May build and validate quantitative models.
• Uses a variety of software packages to input, manipulate, collect and record results or observations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Strong Problem-Solving and Reasoning Skills
• 1-3 Years of Data Collection and Analysis Experience
• 1-3 Research Experience
• 1-3 Years of Research Lab Experience
• 1-3 Years of Research Methodology Experience

Training:

• OSHA Hazardous Materials Safety Training

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: Researchers

Position Type: Staff - Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time: Full time

Pay Basis: Hourly