Research Assistant - Robotics Institute

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA
•Onsite

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is seeking a Research Assistant to follow research plans and collect, record, and manipulate research data while maintaining accurate and detailed research records. The role focuses on developing software and hardware implementations for robot-assisted feeding, conducting user study evaluations with robotics hardware and target populations, analyzing study data and results, and preparing research articles. Other duties may be assigned.

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree.
  • Programming experience in Python.
  • Research experience, IRB experience, and experience conducting human studies.
  • Comparable knowledge demonstrated through a combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Develop software and hardware implementations for robot-assisted feeding.
  • Conduct user study evaluations with robotics hardware and target populations for robot-assisted feeding.
  • Analyze user study data and results and prepare research articles.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Follow research plans to collect, record, and manipulate research data, and maintain accurate, detailed research records.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings program with employer contributions.
  • Tuition benefits.
  • Paid time off and observed holidays.
  • Life, accidental death, and disability insurance.
  • Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
  • Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs.
  • Fitness center access.
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