Postdoctoral Fellow - Robotics Institute

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is searching for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. The Postdoctoral Fellow is to carry out advanced independent and/or directed research to achieve the objectives of the research project. This position will require an in depth knowledge of a specialized field, process, or discipline and may involve organizing and implementing complex research plans, the development of methods of research, testing and data collection, analysis and evaluation, and writing reports which contain descriptive, analytical and evaluative content. The purpose of this role is to acquire the professional skills needed to pursue a career path of his or her choosing.

Requirements

• Doctorate Degree

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on technology for early childhood and childhood education.
• Design evaluation instruments for AI fluency project.
• Mentor interns and students.
• Collect and analyze data, including periodical/literature search and utilizing specialized skills in related field to analyze the collected data.
• Conduct research experiments within the predetermined research scope and methodology of department and university.
• Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies may be required depending on area and specialty.
• Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations.
• May also assist in grant writing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
• tuition benefits
• ample paid time off
• observed holidays
• life and accidental death and disability insurance
• free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
• fitness center access

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees