Postdoctoral Research Associate - College of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

19h

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here! Innovation. Interdisciplinary collaboration. Complex problem solving. In Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, faculty members, researchers, and students are revolutionizing focus areas in advanced manufacturing, bioengineering, computational engineering, energy and the environment, product design, and robotics. In addition, they are using their expertise in interdisciplinary research centers across the university. Carnegie Mellon University’s department of Mechanical Engineering is searching for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by providing support by working on research projects in AI safety and robotics, contributing across the full research lifecycle: algorithm and system design, code development, experimental validation, and scientific writing. Your core responsibilities will include: 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, publish papers, and scientific communication. Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

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 proven 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, publish papers, and scientific communication.

Benefits

• Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree