Postdoctoral Research Associate - School of Computer Science - MLD

Carnegie-Mellon-University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Bus pass

Family concierge

Fitness center

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance AI, operations research and decision making with applications to workforce policy. You will work with data from public and private sources to extend optimization models and validate them via simulation and empirical analysis.

The role offers collaboration with leading scholars in AI/ML, Data Science, and Information Systems, with an emphasis on rigorous research and real-world impact.

Qualifications

• PhD or near completion in operations research, economics, computer science, data science or related quantitative field.
• Strong communication, problem solving, organizational and reasoning skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lab equipment and manage supplies as needed by area.
• Assist in manuscript preparation for journals and conference presentations.
• Support grant writing activities as required.
• Collect and analyze data, including literature searches and data analysis.
• Conduct research experiments within the defined scope and methodology.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners with integrity and professionalism.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Reasoning

Education

Doctorate in OR/CS/Data Science or related field

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands‑on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!

The AI and Work initiative at Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a team advancing research at the nexus of AI, operations research and decision making and their applications to workforce policy and reskilling. The project builds on ongoing work using optimization-based models to predict future skill demands in key economic sectors due to emerging AI technologies. The postdoctoral researcher will help extend this agenda through theoretical development, empirical testing and evaluation of the model and its calibration via simulation and observational data analysis. The project has industry partners and will offer opportunities to work with public and private data sets.

We are looking for someone with strong foundations in operations research/optimization modeling and econometric/statistical/ml analysis with a passion for applied problem solving. The work will involve large-scale data analysis and work with public and private data sets (e.g., O*NET and Lightcast). A computer science background and the ability to build data pipelines are a plus, as well as fluency in modern AI tools.

This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with leading scholars in AI/ML, Data Science, Operations Research and Information Systems. The initiative is led by the directors of the NIST-funded AI Measurement Science and Engineering Center and the NSF-funded AI Institute for Societal Decision Making at Carnegie Mellon University, who are recipients of a Laude Moonshot award.

Core Responsibilities

• Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies may be required depending on area and specialty.
• Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations.
• May also assist in grant writing.
• Collect and analyze data, including periodical/literature search and utilizing specialized skills in related field to analyze the collected data.
• Conduct research experiments within the predetermined research scope and methodology of department and university.
• 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

• Doctorate degree required (or near completion) in operations research, economics, computer science, data science or a related quantitative field.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organization, and reasoning skills.
• A combination of education and proven experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

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!

Job Details

• Location Pittsburgh, PA
• Job Function Pre/Post-Doctoral Associates & Fellows
• Position Type Postdoctoral Associate / Fellow (Fixed Term)
• Full Time/Part time Full time
• Pay Basis Salary

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