Research Assistant: Human–AI Interaction Design

Carnegie-Mellon-University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Transit pass

Family support

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Research Assistant within the Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) to support the development and execution of research projects. The role involves experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of results for reporting.

Located in Pittsburgh, PA, this fixed-term, full-time position offers exposure to interdisciplinary research at CMU and collaboration with faculty and students across design, computer science, and social

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1–3 years of research experience.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Uses software to input, manipulate, collect and record results or observations.
• Performs research experiments following experimental protocol and procedures.
• Researches and documents information by compiling and maintaining accurate records.
• Summarizes statistical information for analysis, examination or presentation; writes technical reports.
• May build and validate quantitative models.
• Identifies problems and obstacles to progress; develops strategies to solve problems.
• May program software in support of job functions.
• Attends project meetings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Research Assistant within the Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) to support the development and execution of research projects. The role involves experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of results for reporting.

Located in Pittsburgh, PA, this fixed-term, full-time position offers exposure to interdisciplinary research at CMU and collaboration with faculty and students across design, computer science, and social