Research Scientist & Project Director, Industrial Futures

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Transit pass

Childcare support

Fitness center access

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Research Scientist to serve as Project Director for Industrial Futures within the Scott Institute for Energy Innovation. The role leads research, engagement, and programmatic activities at the intersection of energy, industrial transformation, entrepreneurship, and policy.

The candidate will coordinate complex projects, manage partners and stakeholders, and translate findings for policymakers and practitioners while mentoring students and researchers.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in engineering, public policy, economics, management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant research or professional experience.
• Demonstrated research in energy, industrial transformation, tech innovation, entrepreneurship, workforce development, or regional economic development.
• Ability to design and conduct rigorous applied research with multiple quantitative/qualitative approaches.
• Strong ability to analyze datasets using R, Python, Stata, or comparable software.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and programmatic activities at Industrial Futures; define and advance the research agenda.
• Coordinate multi-institution projects; manage deliverables, timelines, and collaboration.
• Lead CMU's INDABA Partnership and coordinate research across partner institutions.
• Engage with industry, government, and stakeholders to translate research into policy.
• Advise or mentor students and junior researchers; contribute to a collaborative research culture.

Skills

Research leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Quant/Qual methods

Education

Ph.D. in engineering/public policy/economics/management

Tools

R

Python

Stata

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Research Scientist to serve as Project Director for Industrial Futures within the Scott Institute for Energy Innovation. The role leads research, engagement, and programmatic activities at the intersection of energy, industrial transformation, entrepreneurship, and policy.

The candidate will coordinate complex projects, manage partners and stakeholders, and translate findings for policymakers and practitioners while mentoring students and researchers.