Postdoctoral Research Associate - Robotics Institute

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings program

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Fitness center membership

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Pittsburgh. The role involves conducting advanced research on 3D Vision‑Language‑Action models for robotics, including data collection, analysis, and manuscript writing.

Ideal candidates will hold a Doctorate in a relevant field with experience in 3D perception and data analysis. The position offers full-time employment with benefits like comprehensive insurance, retirement plans, and tuition support.

Qualifications

• Strong background in 3D Vision‑Language‑Action models for robotics and embodied AI.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Experience with data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants for research studies and analyze data.
• Prepare and present weekly updates on research progress.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure safety standards.
• Assist in manuscript and grant writing.

Skills

3D perception

Experimental design

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Education

Doctorate degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Overview

Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct advanced research on 3D Vision‑Language‑Action models for robotics and embodied AI. The role involves independent or directed research, data collection, analysis, manuscript and grant writing, and laboratory maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants for research studies and collect, record, store, and analyze data.
• Prepare and present weekly progress updates to project sponsors, including research milestones and next steps.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration, and adherence to safety standards.
• Assist in manuscript writing for scientific journals and conference presentations.
• Assist with grant writing and related research activities.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in a relevant field.
• Strong background in 3D perception, visual representation learning, language understanding, or action generation.
• Experience with experimental design, data analysis, and scientific communication.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Benefits

Eligible employees receive comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings program, tuition benefits, paid time off, holidays, life and accidental death and disability insurance, a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to Family Concierge support, and fitness center membership.

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Employment Details

Position Type: Postdoctoral Associate / Fellow (Fixed Term)
Job Function: Pre/Post-Doctoral Associates & Fellows
Full/Part Time: Full time
Pay Basis: Hourly

Equal Opportunity Employer

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.