Research Associate - Tepper School of Business

Details

Posted: 2026-06-10

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Type: Full-time

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 2024648

We are the Tepper School of Business, where human intelligence unlocks the power of data. As part of Carnegie Mellon University, we're uniquely positioned at the intersection of business, technology, and human creativity to tackle modern challenges.

Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business is searching for a Research Associate to join its team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by investigating mathematical models of conditional promotions.

Core responsibilities include:

• Theoretical work to establish situations when conditional promotions work better than traditional promotions
• Simulations to understand when conditional promotions would be beneficial
• Work on a draft of paper for submit to a journal
• Work on grant submissions to further fund this research
• Data analysis
• Other duties as assigned

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can 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 required; PhD in Operations Management or related area preferred
• 1-3 years prior research experience required
• Previous research on theoretical models of conditional promotions preferred
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check

Additional Information:

• This is a part-time (20 hours/week), non-exempt position based in Pittsburgh, PA.
• Fixed Term: This is a fixed-term position with an estimated duration of three months.