Industrial Futures Research Scientist & Project Lead

Carnegie-Mellon-University

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Comprehensive benefits
Tuition benefits
Paid time off
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Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university renowned for its work bridging technology and policy. The Research Scientist will lead the Industrial Futures focus, coordinating research and engagement across CMU and partners, with responsibilities spanning program leadership, external relations, and knowledge translation for policy audiences.

The successful candidate will manage multi‑institution collaborations, mentor students, and contribute to scholarly outputs while

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in engineering, public policy, economics, management, or related field.
  • 3–5 years of relevant research or professional experience.
  • Experience in energy, industrial transformation, or policy-related research.

Responsibilities

  • Lead applied research on industrial transformation, energy and policy.
  • Provide project leadership across the Industrial Futures portfolio.
  • Build relationships with industry, policymakers, and partners; translate research for policy.
  • Advise or mentor students and junior researchers.

Skills

Research leadership
Policy communication
Stakeholder engagement
Quantitative methods
Qualitative methods

Education

Ph.D. in engineering/public policy/economics/management

Tools

R
Python
Stata
Tableau

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university renowned for its work bridging technology and policy. The Research Scientist will lead the Industrial Futures focus, coordinating research and engagement across CMU and partners, with responsibilities spanning program leadership, external relations, and knowledge translation for policy audiences.

The successful candidate will manage multi‑institution collaborations, mentor students, and contribute to scholarly outputs while

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