Research Associate - College of Engineering - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Transit pass

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Research Associate to support an ongoing human neurostimulation study. The role involves assisting with participant recruitment, study coordination, data collection, and experiment execution.

You will work directly with research participants during neurostimulation experiments, maintain study documentation, and help with data management and analysis as needed. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with research experience in data collection and analysis.
• Experience in research, lab work, and methodology is preferred.
• Ability to maintain detailed records and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Identifies problems and obstacles to progress; develops strategies to solve problems.
• May program software in support of job functions; attends project meetings.
• Performs research experiments following protocol and documents information with accurate records.
• Summarizes statistical information for analysis and writes technical reports.
• Uses software to input, manipulate, collect and record results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data collection and analysis

Research, Lab and Methodology

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ranks among the best in the country. Our research programs are at the forefront of the technologies that have changed the world we live in. Our interdisciplinary approach to education and research allows faculty and student across the university and beyond to collaborate on problems that have a significant impact on the world around us.

Carnegie Mellon University's department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking a Research Associate that will support an ongoing human neurostimulation study and will be responsible for assisting with participant recruitment, study coordination, data collection, and experiment execution. The position will involve working directly with research participants during neurostimulation experiments, maintaining study documentation, and assisting with data management and analysis as needed.

Core Responsibilities

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1-3 years of Data collection and analysis experience
• 1-3 years of Research, Lab and Methodology Experience
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered

Requirements

• Successful background check

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional 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!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it's about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Researchers

Position Type

Staff - Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Hourly

More Information

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