43 research associate jobs found in Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, PA Full time 2019274 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! Carnegie Mellon University’s department of Machine Learning is searching for a Research Assistant to join the team.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by assisting in analysis of deep learning methods, including demonstrating separation between convolutional neural networks, fully connected neural networks and convolutional kernels, and...

Full time 2019253 The Tepper School of Business lives at the heart of Carnegie Mellon University, guided by a mission to transform the world, pioneering and innovating at the intersection of business, technology, and analytics. The school offers a future-focused business school experience, tailored for the complexity of today’s marketplace. Where others see challenges, we see opportunity. Always looking ahead, we are consistently moving the world forward with innovative ideas, creative solutions, and new approaches. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to work as a full-time pre-doctoral research associate for a period of one to two years. This position is ideal for those who plan to apply for a Ph.D. in finance, economics or related fields. It offers the opportunity to gain exposure to and training in all stages of the research process. The start date is negotiable. Your work will be supervised by Carnegie Mellon University Professor Matthew...

Pittsburgh, PA Part time 2019170 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! NoRILLA is based on research in Human Computer Interaction at Carnegie Mellon University. We are developing a new patented mixed-reality educational system bridging physical and virtual worlds to improve children's STEM learning and enjoyment in a collaborative way. It uses depth camera sensing and computer vision to detect physical objects and provide personalized immediate feedback to children as they experiment and make...

Full time 2017976 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 various fields, including polymer science, cosmology, mathematical finance, and molecular and cellular biology. The laboratory of Dr. Huaiying Zhang (https://www.bio.cmu.edu/laboratories/zhang/) in the Department of Biological Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University is seeking candidates for a full-time Research Associate I in cancer cell biology/biophysics research. The lab combines genetic manipulation with live cell imaging and optogenetic control to study how proteins, RNAs and DNAs are organized in space and time in cancer cell nucleus. The candidate will be responsible for providing...

Full time 2017877 In Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Mechanical Engineering (MechE), our faculty members, researchers, and students are revolutionizing focus areas in sophisticated manufacturing, bioengineering, computational engineering, energy and the environment, product design, and robotics. In addition, they are using their expertise in interdisciplinary research centers across the university. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Aaron Johnson Lab at MechE. In this role, you will carry out advanced independent and/or advised research to achieve the objectives of the research project. This position will require an in depth knowledge of a specialized field, process, or subject area and may involve coordinating and implementing complex research plans, the development of methods of research, testing and data collection, analysis and evaluation, and writing reports which contain descriptive, analytical and evaluative content. You will...

Full time 2017957 We have several opportunities for postdoctoral research among a vibrant, international mentoring team that weds the joint expertise of Lori Holt and Barbara Shinn-Cunningham (Carnegie Mellon University), Taylor Abel (University of Pittsburgh) and Frederic Dick and Adam Tierney (UCL and Birkbeck College, University of London). Our ongoing research projects span MRI/fMRI, scalp electrophysiology, intracerebral cortical recordings in human neurosurgical contexts and behavioral learning paradigms including incidental training embedded in videogames. We welcome applications from energetic early career researchers with an ambition to think hard about how auditory perception intersects with attention, learning and memory across environmental sounds, speech, and voice. Among our funded projects from NIH, NSF, and ESRC, we have ongoing work investigating the impact of learning on selective attention to acoustic dimensions, the role of statistical learning in voice and...

Full time 2018187 Carnegie Mellon University’s department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is searching for Postdoctoral Research Associates. This position is also jointly appointed through Traffic21, a transportation research center at Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by providing essential support by focusing on integrating and analyzing big transportation data, and establishing dynamic multi-modal transportation network models. The postdoctoral researcher will lead funded research projects, supervise graduate research assistants, and write research proposals and reports. Core responsibilities include: Collect and analyze data, including periodical/literature search and utilizing specialized skills in related field to analyze the collected data. Conduct research experiments within the...

Full time 2018238 Carnegie Mellon University’s department of Engineering and Public Policy is searching for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an exciting work environment. You will add to the department by providing support in a new 1.5-year funded project to perform an intercomparison of power system capacity expansion models. In this role, you will be working with collaborators to conduct a detailed intercomparison between several distinct, innovative power system planning models with the goal of analyzing critical questions relating to electric infrastructure planning. The postdoctoral research associate will assist with developing a framework that uses the Tools for Energy Model Optimization and Analysis (Temoa) model with a set of consistent data inputs in the intercomparison effort. Project results may include but are not limited to conference presentations, publication of peer-reviewed articles, public...

Part time 2018243 Carnegie Mellon University’s department of Electrical & Computer Engineering is searching for a Research Associate. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an exciting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by providing vital support by streamlining a neural signal processing pipeline for spike sorting over electrophysiological data recorded from rodent brains. Your core responsibilities will include: Using and optimizing classification methods for analyzing neural signals and identifying single and multi-units, filtering, and conditioning the signals Streamlining the code so that it can be used by a wider user base. Performs research experiments following experimental protocol and procedures. Researches and documents information by compiling and maintaining accurate and detailed records Uses a variety of software packages to input, manipulate, collect and record results or...

Full time 2018242 The Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University was established in 1979 to conduct basic and applied research in robotics technologies relevant to industrial and societal tasks. Seeking to combine the practical and the theoretical, we have diversified efforts and approaches to robotics science while retaining the original goal of realizing the potential of the robotics field. We are seeking a Research Associate 1 for a 1-year fixed term role. Core responsibilities will include: Design and implement software for robot learning and control System integration Carry out robotic experiments Maintain robot software and hardware Maintain software repository and documentation of software Updates the group's website and media documents You must demonstrate: Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines Excellent written and spoken communication skills Ability to work on fast-paced projects...

Full time 2018705 The Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University was established in 1979 to conduct basic and applied research in robotics technologies relevant to industrial and societal tasks. Seeking to combine the practical and the theoretical, we have diversified efforts and approaches to robotics science while retaining the original goal of realizing the potential of the robotics field. Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is searching for a Research Associate I. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment Job Functions: Develop novel deep learning perception or reinforcement learning algorithms for robotics tasks such as autonomous driving and robot manipulation Evaluate algorithms on appropriate platforms (e.g. robots, simulators, or datasets) and compare to state-of-the-art Co-write, publish, present, and promote two scholarly papers that represent the high-quality...

Full time 2017390 The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) is one of seven academic departments in Carnegie Institute of Technology, the engineering college at Carnegie Mellon. MSE has a long and distinguished tradition in materials education and research, and today our faculty continue to address the more important and challenging issues at the forefront of science and technology. Materials Science and Engineering is an interdisciplinary activity that applies the principles of basic sciences and engineering to understanding the behavior of materials, their development and applications. Both our undergraduate and graduate students are exposed to this interdisciplinary approach. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for Professor Bryan Webler's research team. In this role, you will carry out advanced independent and/or directed research to achieve the objectives of the research project. This position will require an in depth knowledge of a niche...

Full time 2017417 The Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University was established in 1979 to conduct basic and applied research in robotics technologies relevant to industrial and societal tasks. Seeking to combine the practical and the theoretical, we have diversified efforts and approaches to robotics science while retaining the original goal of realizing the potential of the robotics field. Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is searching for a Research Associate. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment Job Functions: Research and development on UAV projects Data collection and analysis for algorithm development Field testing Preferred Qualifications: Software and hardware programming Field testing abilities Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to...

Full time 2019045 The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ranks among the best in the country. Our research programs are at the forefront of the technologies that have changed the world we live in. Our interdisciplinary approach to education and research allows faculty and student across the university and beyond to collaborate on problems that have a significant impact on the world around us. Carnegie Mellon University’s department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by working towards creating new modeling, simulation, and optimization technologies for Electric Power Systems, and such other tasks as assigned to you. Your core responsibilities will include: Collaborating with Ph.D. students, faculty, and external partners on...

Full time 2019295 The Engineering Research Accelerator, a part of the Dean’s Office in the College of Engineering, provides an integrated, coordinated, and college-wide set of services for research incubation, acceleration, and support. We are currently searching for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Engineering Research Accelerator at Carnegie Mellon University. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by developing tools and methodology based on category theory to model, display, modify, share and collaborate on mathematical models for organizational management processes. The research will be conducted as part of a joint project including participants from Carnegie Mellon, the US National Institute for Standards and Technology, the non-profit Topos Institute, and Chevron, Inc. The position will be based at NIST's Gaithersburg, MD campus near...

Full time 2019312 The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ranks among the best in the country. Our research programs are at the forefront of the technologies that have changed the world we live in. Our interdisciplinary approach to education and research allows faculty and student across the university and beyond to collaborate on problems that have a significant impact on the world around us. We are currently searching for multiple Postdoctoral Research Associates for leading cross-disciplinary research projects in all areas of our Electrical and Computer Engineering department. In this role, you will lead, and assist with, research related to projects that span multiple research groups. You will carry out advanced independent and/or directed research to achieve the objectives of the research projects. This position will require both in-depth knowledge of specific fields and an interest in exploring new research topics. This may involve coordinating and...

Full time 2019242 The Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University was established in 1979 to conduct basic and applied research in robotics technologies relevant to industrial and societal tasks. Seeking to combine the practical and the theoretical, we have diversified efforts and approaches to robotics science while retaining the original goal of realizing the potential of the robotics field. Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is searching for a Postdoctoral Research Associate.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment Job Functions: Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies as needed. 10% Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations. May also assist in grant writing. 20% Collect and analyze data, including periodical/literature search and utilizing specialized skills in related...

About the SEI For over three decades, the Software Engineering Institute has been helping government and industry organizations acquire, develop, operate, and sustain innovative, affordable, enduring, and dependable software systems. SEI serves the nation as a not-for-profit, Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), specifically established by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to focus on software, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The SEI is embedded within Carnegie Mellon University, a global research academic institution annually rated among the best for computer science and engineering programs. As an FFRDC, the SEI fills voids where in-house and private-sector research and development centers are unable to meet DoD core technology needs. For government and industry, the SEI is an objective, unbiased, honest broker that maintains a critical mass of top-caliber software and cyber professionals, provides a central repository for information...

Full time 2019202 The Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University was established in 1979 to conduct basic and applied research in robotics technologies relevant to industrial and societal tasks. Seeking to combine the practical and the theoretical, we have diversified efforts and approaches to robotics science while retaining the original goal of realizing the potential of the robotics field. Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is searching for a Postdoctoral Fellow.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment Job Functions: Research algorithms Analyze data and summarize outcomes Write research proposals Qualifications: PhD in relevant field Required Skillsets: Linux, ROS, python, C++ Nice-to-have Skillsets Pytorch, opencv Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in...

Full time 2018054 The Center for Cognitive Brain Imaging at Carnegie Mellon has a postdoctoral position available starting in Spring 2022, for 1 year (extendable to 2), working with Dr. Marcel Just. The research focuses on fMRI studies of concept representations, particularly on the alterations of concept representations in people with suicidal ideation. The successful candidate will be part of a large project, joint between Dr. Just and Dr. David Brent at the University of Pittsburgh, investigating the identifiability of suicidal ideation by detecting systematic alterations in the neural representations of certain personal concepts. The position offers training and research opportunities working with a multidisciplinary Center team with excellent technical support and research staff. This project builds on the pioneering research of the CCBI in developing methods to identify and decode concept representations of many types from their fMRI signatures, including...