Senior Research Associate — ML, Data Analysis & Lab Ops

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is seeking a Research Associate III to join its team in Pittsburgh. The role involves independently designing experiments and research protocols, setting up sound procedures, and potentially performing lab management tasks.

You will collect and analyze data, develop modeling methods, and pursue ML research on LLMs/VLMs and RL. A Master's degree plus 1–3 years of research/lab experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Strong problem-solving and reasoning abilities.
• Strong project management skills.
• 1–3 years of research experience.
• 1–3 years of lab experience.
• 1–3 years of data collection and analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Collects, verifies and manages data. Develops data analysis methods and protocols.
• Independently designs experiments and research protocols. Develops sound procedures.
• May develop computational modeling methods.
• May manage IRB approval process and document IRB policies.
• May perform lab management functions including budget, purchasing and safety policies.
• May program software in support of job functions.
• Perform research on ML algorithms, focusing on LLMs/VLMs and RL.
• Publishes research in top venues and presents at academic conferences.
• Support the lab including mentoring and collaboration with students.
• Writes and edits recommendations and reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Oral & Written Communication

Problem Solving

Project Management

Research Experience (1-3 yrs)

Lab Experience (1-3 yrs)

Research Methodology

Data Collection & Analysis

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is seeking a Research Associate III to join its team in Pittsburgh. The role involves independently designing experiments and research protocols, setting up sound procedures, and potentially performing lab management tasks.

You will collect and analyze data, develop modeling methods, and pursue ML research on LLMs/VLMs and RL. A Master's degree plus 1–3 years of research/lab experience are expected.