Research Assistant - Robotics Institute

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is searching for a Research Assistant to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. We are seeking a part-time Research Assistant in computer vision and machine learning for human behavior analysis and modeling. The successful candidate will investigate new algorithms and models for analyzing and understanding human behavior from video. Specific research topics for human behavior using one or multiple cameras will focus on the design of efficient perceptual algorithms for behavioral cue extraction and novel approaches for the modeling people interaction, with application to medical research and affective computing.

Requirements

• Master or bachelor degree in computer science, applied mathematics, electrical and/or computer engineering with a focus on computer vision/machine learning.
• Strong programming skills, Python, Pytorch, Large Vision Models, Multimodal Foundation Models, Transfer Learning.
• Three years’ experience in a research environment with at least one year in the designated specialty of research.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and planning skills, careful attention to detail with strong follow-through, able to prioritize and organize tasks effectively to accomplish objectives in a timely matter.
• Enthusiastic about collaborating with partners from multiple disciplines and institutions.

Responsibilities

• Write code and develop novel theoretical and practical state of the art artificial intelligence/machine learning algorithms that are focused on human behavior modeling related to video classification using deep learning networks for end-users.
• Work with other team members to develop and maintain software for maximum efficiency and usability.
• Designs, develops, tests and maintains applications or system programs.
• Gathers and provides input on functional specifications and requirements.
• Perform approved research project tasks according to defined protocols and procedures including appropriate collection, recording, storage, and analysis of data, and reporting of results.
• Follow appropriate research policies and procedures and maintains scientific integrity including accurate data storage.
• Communicate the daily progress of research projects via meetings with, and written reports to the research director.
• Responsible for following the mandatory reporting procedures for any incident or event that did affect or potentially could affect the project goals and workflow.
• Optimize protocols and improve methods currently employed.
• Coordinates work consistently to achieve maximum productivity.
• Demonstrates ability to deal with changes in priorities to provide smooth and consistent workflow.
• Interacts with interdisciplinary professional partners.
• 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 and observed holidays.
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
• Access to 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: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees