Research Assistant - School of Computer Science - LTI
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 Language Technologies Institute (LTI) at Carnegie Mellon University is a world-renowned research and education hub at the forefront of natural language processing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and human-computer interaction. Established within the School of Computer Science, LTI pioneers innovative approaches to understanding, processing, and generating human language in both written and spoken forms. LTI is seeking a Research Assistant to join the team! In this role, you will assist with conducting work in natural language processing and machine learning, evaluating the ability of AI agents to collaborate on knowledge-intensive tasks such as software engineering.
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Job Function: Researchers
Position Type: Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Full Time
Responsibilities
- Performs basic data analysis in order to produce reports.
- Documents results and processes.
- May test software prototypes.
- May interact with research subjects in order to perform job functions.
- Follows research plans in order to collect, record, and manipulate research data.
- Maintains accurate and detailed research records and files.
- Performs library research and field explorations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Previous research experience preferred.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, reasoning, and analytical skills.
- A combination of education and proven experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
Skills
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
- Successful completion of a pre-employment background check
Benefits
Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional 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!
Pay
Pay Basis Hourly
Schedule
Full time