Research Associate I - Robotics Institute

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Pittsburgh bus pass

Family Concierge

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is seeking a Research Associate I to join their team in Pittsburgh. The role supports development and execution of research projects, including experiment design, data analysis, and reporting results.

The candidate will gain hands-on experience with real manipulation systems and natural language instruction-based tasks. Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree and OSHA Hazardous Materials Safety Training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• OSHA Hazardous Materials Safety Training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on pick and place with natural language instructions.
• Design experiments for pick and place using natural language instructions.
• Analyze data and refine techniques for pick and place tasks.
• Work on manipulation and pick-and-place systems.
• Maintain hands-on experience with real systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experiment design

Data analysis

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is searching for a Research Associate I to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment.We are seeking creative and upbeat Research Assistant I that will assist in the development and execution of research projects including experiment design, analysis of data collected and writing up experiment results.Responsibilities:Conducting research on pick and place with natural language instructions.Conducting experiment design on pick and place with natural language instructions.Conducting data analysis and technical refinement on pick and place with natural language instructions.Worked on manipulation and pick and place.Hands-on real system experience.Other duties as assigned.Requirements:Bachelor's DegreeTraining:OSHA Hazardous Materials Safety TrainingAre you interested in this exciting opportunity?! Apply today!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!LocationPittsburgh, PAJob FunctionResearchersPosition TypeStaff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Full Time/Part timeFull timePay BasisHourly