Research Associate III - Robotics Institute

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is seeking a Research Associate III to join their team. The role involves designing experiments, data analysis, and lab management support within a dynamic research environment.

The successful candidate will conduct computational modeling, manage data, and contribute to ML/LLM/VLM/RL projects, with opportunities to publish and present findings. Location: Pittsburgh, PA.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with data collection and analysis in a research setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement experiments and research protocols.
• Develop data analysis methods and computational models.
• Manage data and assist with lab budgeting and safety policies.
• Publish results and present findings at conferences.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Data collection & analysis

Oral & written communication

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is searching for a Research Associate III to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment.

We are seeking a creative and upbeat Research Associate III who will independently design experiments and research protocols, set up and perform sound experimental procedures, and may perform lab management functions.

Responsibilities

• Collect, verify, and manage data; develop data analysis methods and protocols.
• Design and set up experiments and research protocols; suggest improvements in research methodology.
• Develop computational modeling methods.
• Manage IRB approval process and document IRB policies for assigned research projects.
• Perform lab management functions including: adhere to established lab budget and provide input to budget planning, supervise purchasing and plan capital expenditures, establish and enforce safety policies and procedures, ensure regulatory compliance, maintain administrative records, assign day-to-day duties to lab employees, assist with hiring.
• Program software in support of job functions.
• Perform research on ML algorithms, focusing on LLMs, VLMs, and RL.
• Perform complex and original data analysis to produce reports; document and process findings.
• Publish research in top-tier venues and give academic presentations.
• Support the lab by working on projects, mentoring, and collaborating with other students.
• Write and edit recommendations and reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's Degree
• Strong analytical, oral, written, problem‑solving, reasoning, and project management skills.
• 1-3 years of research experience, research lab experience, research methodology experience, and data collection and analysis experience.

Training

• OSHA Hazardous Materials Safety Training

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function: Researchers

Position Type: Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time: Full time

Pay Basis: Salary

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.