Summer Research Assistant - 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. The HCII is seeking a Summer Research Assistant to work with full-time members of the SPUD lab to perform research activities including: performing literature reviews in the broad space of responsible AI and AI privacy creating and testing research prototypes of concept applications performing formative and summative assessments of research prototypes. 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

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Students should show an eager willingness to participate in human-centered privacy and security research.
• Strong analytical, communication, and technical skills required.
• A combination of education and proven experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform literature reviews in the broad space of responsible AI and AI privacy.
• Create and test research prototypes of concept applications.
• Perform formative and summative assessments of research prototypes.
• Conduct mixed-methods analyses of collected data
• Assist with writing an academic paper
• Meet weekly with the principal investigator and other relevant project team members

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: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED