Research Scientist - College of Engineering - Electrical and Computer Engineering

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 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) 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 students across the university and beyond to collaborate on problems that have a significant impact on the world around us.

About the role

Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is looking for a talented research scientist to work on an innovative project involving the design, microfabrication, and benchtop characterization of neural interfaces for multimodal recording and stimulation of the central and peripheral nervous system. This position may be filled as part-time or full-time (37.5 hours per week), depending on candidate availability.

Responsibilities

• Propose and lead independent research goals within the scope of projects.
• Contribute to developing and documenting research findings and collaborate in writing scientific papers.
• Act as team leader, providing project management direction.
• Lead research efforts within the main goals of the project and help coordinate interactions with other team members and universities.
• Write documentation, technical papers, progress reports, and participate in meetings/committees.
• Design and implement neural interfaces, design experiments, and perform in vivo electrophysiology experiments on rodents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Required

• Experience with multi-modal neural interface design.
• Experience with ultrasound imaging system design and operation.
• Experience with electrophysiology instrumentation.
• Experience with electrical neural recording and stimulation.

Desired

• Microfabrication.
• Finite Element Method (FEM) simulations (piezoelectrics and acoustics).
• Discrete electronic design (Analog and digital design using COTS, schematic and layout design, microcontroller programming, PCB prototyping).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others and follow detailed protocols accurately.
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
• Successful 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.