Research Associate I - College of Engineering - Biomedical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Tuition benefits

Pittsburgh bus pass

Fitness center access

Family Concierge Team

Zusammenfassung

Carnegie Mellon University’s Biomedical Engineering Department seeks a staff member to advance research on the relationships between neural signals, data analysis, and publication-ready results. The role involves programming, experiments, and presenting findings at local venues or conferences.

The position is located in Pittsburgh, PA, with responsibilities spanning data handling, protocol execution, and collaboration with internal and external partners.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Successful Background Check may be required.

Aufgaben

• 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.
• Researches 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.

Kenntnisse

Data analysis

Programming

Statistical reporting

Documentation

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Jobbeschreibung

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 Biomedical Engineering (BME) Department at Carnegie Mellon University is renowned for its interdisciplinary approach to solving complex healthcare challenges. Located within CMU's College of Engineering, the department emphasizes the integration of engineering principles with biomedical sciences to address pressing medical and biological issues. The department is characterized by its focus on creating impactful technologies and therapies that improve patient care and advance biomedical innovation globally.Our goal is to understand the relationships between local field potentials and action potentials recorded from nearby (and the same) electrodes. The job will involve data analysis as well as experimental observation to determine these relationships. It also will involve presenting this work locally and potentially at conferences, preparing the results for publication, and writing and editing a scientific publication.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. Researches 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 is required.A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.Requirements:Successful Background CheckJoining 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!LocationPittsburgh, PAJob FunctionResearchersPosition TypeStaff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Full Time/Part timeFull timePay BasisHourly