SCS Research Associate

Reference #: 119256

Carnegie Mellon University: School of Computer ScienceLocation

Pittsburgh, PA

Open Date

Dec 21, 2022DescriptionThe research associate will work with one or more faculty members in SCS performing various assignments related to computer science research. We have multiple openings available. These are temporary (fixed term) positions of varying length. Some of these positions may be part-time roles. Candidates for these positions will need to demonstrate an interest in advanced research, mastery of fundamental computer science concepts, curiosity, and dedication to continued learning. These positions are ideal for recent graduates at the undergraduate or masters level.

Responsibilities of this job are likely to include several of the following:

Develop or analyze software; build components

Gather requirements

Identify and resolve defects

Design or conduct user studies, write and/or run simulations

Design, develop, test, and deploy software tools

Design or conduct user studies, write and/or run simulations

Benchmark and evaluate system performance

Carry out systems research, and or perform system testing

Analyze datasets

Write system documentation

May assist with teaching for credit or professional education courses

Develop conceptual and hands-on training contentQualificationsBachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Human-Computer Interaction, Computational Biology, or Electrical/Computer Engineering. Experience with team-or project-based work. Ability to learn advanced computer science concepts quickly.Application InstructionsApplications will be accepted beginning December 21, 2021.

Our application process will ask you for: 1) resume, 2) transcript 3) responses to several brief questions

For any questions regarding applications, please email scs-faculty-search@cs.cmu.eduCarnegie Mellon University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.