Research Associate - School of Computer Science - HCII

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

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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 Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) is a living laboratory where we investigate the relationship between computer technology, human activity, and society. Founded in 1993, the HCII is a place where we work to understand and create technology that harmonizes with and improves human capabilities, goals, and social environments through interdisciplinary research and education in design, computer science, and behavioral and social sciences. We research how people work, play, and communicate within groups, organizations, and social structures, then we design, create, and evaluate technologies and tools to support human and social activities. HCII is seeking a Research Associate to join the team! The research associate (RA) will help with all aspects of on-going education technologies research projects, including literature search, testing new education technology (e.g., an intelligent tutoring system or an authoring tools), running studies in schools and other places, data collection, data analysis, and helping to prepare publications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science and/or human-computer interaction, preferably with additional coursework in one or more of: education, educational psychology, education technology, cognitive psychology, cognitive psychology, or cognitive science.
• Experience working on education or education technology research and development projects.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
• Successful background check
• Child Protection Clearances (Act 153)
• CITI training (IRB)

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Literature search
• Testing new education technology (e.g., an intelligent tutoring system or an authoring tools)
• Running studies in schools and other places
• Data collection
• Data analysis
• Helping to prepare publications

Benefits

• Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level