Research Assistant - Mellon College of Science - Chemistry Department

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

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! The Mellon College of Science (MCS) is home to four departments and many programs and research centers that cross disciplines. We approach scientific problems from fresh angles using creative interdisciplinary approaches while drawing on our departmental strengths in the core sciences. MCS faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized for their research in a variety of fields, including polymer science, cosmology, mathematical finance, and neuroscience. The Kurnikova Lab in the Department of Chemistry is seeking a short-term Research Assistant. This role will be responsible for performing molecular dynamics simulations using AMBER and Desmond software programs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred
Previous research experience preferred
A combination of education and proven experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered

Responsibilities

Performing molecular dynamics simulations on ANTON3 computer using AMBER and Desmond software
Analyzing data and writing papers
Following research plans in order to collect, record, and manipulate research data
Maintaining accurate and detailed research records and files
Other duties as assigned