Research Associate - College of Engineering - Materials Science and Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Materials Science and Engineering is searching for a Research Associate to join their team. This is a part-time role that, under general supervision, designs experiments, research protocols, and performs complex analysis to report results. Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
3-5 years of research, research lab and research methodology experience
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Responsibilities

Collects, verifies and manages data.
Performs data analysis in order to produce reports.
Documents and processes results.
Develops quantitative models.
Contributes to overall project planning and acts as lead to coordinate portions of a large project or study.
Ensures project deadlines are met.
Maintains administrative records.
Tracks and adheres to established budgets.
May program software in support of job functions.
With some supervision, designs experiments and research protocols.
Writes and edits recommendations and reports.
Other duties as assigned.