Research Assistant, Human–AI Interaction Design - School of Computer Science - HCII

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) at Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Research Assistant to help develop and execute research projects. The work includes designing experiments, analyzing collected data, and writing up experiment results. The position offers an opportunity to work in an interesting and challenging research environment within an interdisciplinary institute studying the relationships between computer technology, human activity, and society.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
1–3 years of research experience.
Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
A combination of education and proven experience demonstrating comparable knowledge may be considered.

Responsibilities

Use software packages to input, manipulate, collect, and record results or observations.
Conduct research experiments according to experimental protocols and procedures.
Research and document information, compiling and maintaining accurate, detailed records.
Summarize statistical information for analysis, examination, or presentation, and write technical reports.
Build and validate quantitative models when needed.
Identify problems and obstacles to progress and develop strategies to address them.
Program software in support of job functions when needed.
Attend project meetings.
Perform related duties as assigned.