Project Scientist - School of Computer Science - HCII
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.
About the Role
HCII is developing new tools to augment designer and engineer creativity using analogical reasoning. We’re seeking a Project Scientist to join the team. The project explores the use of contemporary AI systems, such as large language models and text-to-image generators, to develop new interactive systems to help people find new ideas through sketching, brainstorming, and embedding space navigation. We are currently designing and testing new systems using realistic design tasks.
Responsibilities
- Writing documentation, technical papers, progress reports and participating in meetings/committees.
- Lead research efforts within main goals of project, and help coordinate interactions with other team members and universities.
- Acts as team leader, providing project management direction.
- Contributor in developing and documenting research findings and collaborator in writing scientific papers.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Propose and lead independent research goals within scope of projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree preferred.
- 5-8 years of research experience required.
- Excellent communication, project management and analytical skills.
- A combination of education and proven experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
- Tuition benefits.
- Ample paid time off and observed holidays.
- Life and accidental death and disability insurance.
- Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
- Access to Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs.
- Fitness center access.
At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring.
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Job Function: Engineering, Research and Project Scientists
Position Type: Staff – Fixed Term
Full Time/Part time: Full time
Pay Basis: Salary