Research Assistant - College of Engineering - Chemical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

10h

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! Since its inception in 1905, the Carnegie Mellon Department of Chemical Engineering has been on the leading edge of research and innovation in chemical engineering. Today, this is more true than ever. With research thrusts across fields such as health and medicine, biofuels, air quality and more, CMU chemical engineering students are paving the way to healthier, cleaner, more efficient future for all. The Department of Chemical Engineering (CHEG) is seeking a full-time Research Assistant for the Aitbekova research lab. This role will support electrochemical measurements, gas and liquid product quantification, and spectroscopic characterization. data analysis, application development, and research objectives. Work could include, for example, literature review, group meeting presentations, and reports. This is a fixed-term position of up to 3 months, including a competitive salary and full-time benefits. The starting date is June 1, 2026. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Please upload your CV and cover letter.

Requirements

BS in Chemical Engineering or related field
A strong research record, including academic experience
Strong verbal/written communication skills
Highly motivated and creative, enjoys working in a collaborative research environment
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
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Responsibilities

Follows research plans in order to collect, record, and manipulate research data.
Maintains accurate and detailed research records and files.
May test software prototypes.
May interact with research subjects in order to perform job functions.
Performs basic data analysis in order to product reports.
Documents results and processes.
Performs library research and field explorations.
Performs related duties as assigned.