Predoctoral Research Fellow — Clean-Energy Supply Chains

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bus pass provided (Pittsburgh region)

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Life & AD&D insurance

Fitness center access

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh is seeking a Predoctoral Research Associate to study global supply chains for critical materials and clean energy technologies, with a focus on rare earth elements and permanent magnets. The role involves building models, data work, and collaboration with CMU faculty and external partners.

The appointment is in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy (EPP) and supports the Industrial Futures Project, with an initial six-month term at 25–37.5 hours

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, economics, public policy, data science, operations research, environmental science, international affairs, or a related field.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Experience working with data using Python, R, Stata, or comparable software.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• An interest in energy, industrial transformation, global supply chains, international trade, or technological innovation.
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop models to guide analysis and data manipulation.
• May use statistical packages or mathematical concepts to evaluate results.
• Document results.
• May present results to research team or other partners.
• May recommend additional research projects based on findings.
• Research, identify, and collect large-scale data sets or published works for research projects.
• Organize data and accurately replicate identified research.
• Work closely and collaboratively with faculty at CMU and other universities to write academic papers, present findings or other assigned projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Python

Excellent communication

Energy & policy interest

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Python

R

Stata

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh is seeking a Predoctoral Research Associate to study global supply chains for critical materials and clean energy technologies, with a focus on rare earth elements and permanent magnets. The role involves building models, data work, and collaboration with CMU faculty and external partners.

The appointment is in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy (EPP) and supports the Industrial Futures Project, with an initial six-month term at 25–37.5 hours