Postdoctoral Research Associate - College of Engineering - Department of Mechanical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join their team. This role involves conducting research in AI safety and robotics, contributing to the full research lifecycle from algorithm design and system development to experimental validation and scientific writing. The position is based in Pittsburgh, PA, and is a full-time, fixed-term postdoctoral associate/fellow role.

Requirements

Doctorate degree
3-5 years of experience
Experience with robot systems and algorithms design and development and experimental validations.
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Responsibilities

Conduct original research in AI safety and autonomous robotics, including algorithm design, system development, and experimental validation.
Author and contribute to research proposals, technical reports, and peer-reviewed publications.
Present research progress to sponsors and stakeholders on a regular cadence.
Maintain prompt and proactive communication with the PI.
Develop project concepts and write proposals for research projects and independent grant applications.
Mentor graduate and undergraduate students on research methods, code development, publishing papers, and scientific communication.