Description
Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU‑Africa) is seeking motivated and experienced Research Associates to support a range of research initiatives at its campus in Kigali, Rwanda. These are fixed‑term, in‑person positions based at the CMU‑Africa campus in Kigali.
This role is suited to individuals who are passionate about research and eager to contribute to high-impact projects aligned with CMU Africa’s mission of driving digital transformation across Africa. As a Research Associate at CMU-Africa, you will play a critical role in advancing research that supports innovation, digital transformation, and academic excellence. Research Associates will support the planning, development, and execution of research projects, including contributions to experimental design, data collection and analysis, and the documentation and dissemination of research findings.
The Research Associate will actively contribute to research projects that address the opportunities and demands of Africa’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. Working closely with faculty members and interdisciplinary research teams, the Research Associate will gain hands-on experience and contribute meaningfully to impactful, real‑world research beyond the classroom. The research areas include but are not limited to:
While specific responsibilities may vary by project, they will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU‑Africa) is seeking motivated and experienced Research Associates to support a range of research initiatives at its campus in Kigali, Rwanda. These are fixed‑term, in‑person positions based at the CMU‑Africa campus in Kigali.
This role is suited to individuals who are passionate about research and eager to contribute to high-impact projects aligned with CMU Africa’s mission of driving digital transformation across Africa. As a Research Associate at CMU-Africa, you will play a critical role in advancing research that supports innovation, digital transformation, and academic excellence. Research Associates will support the planning, development, and execution of research projects, including contributions to experimental design, data collection and analysis, and the documentation and dissemination of research findings.
The Research Associate will actively contribute to research projects that address the opportunities and demands of Africa’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. Working closely with faculty members and interdisciplinary research teams, the Research Associate will gain hands-on experience and contribute meaningfully to impactful, real‑world research beyond the classroom. The research areas include but are not limited to:
- Cybersecurity;
- Energy Systems and Sustainable Mobility;
- Information and Communications Technology (ICT);
- Artificial Intelligence and Robotics;
- Software Engineering;
- Digital Accessibility;
- Societal Computing;
- Digital Healthcare.
While specific responsibilities may vary by project, they will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Conduct literature reviews, collect and analyze data, and assist in writing research papers.