Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is searching for a Project Scientist to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment.

We are seeking creative and energetic Project Scientist that is responsible for determining priorities for project area based on overall organizational goals. The incumbent will direct the work of project members to ensure goals are achieved. Frequently presents research findings to current or potential sponsors and at major national or international conferences.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as team leader, providing project management direction.

• Contribute to research dissemination by assisting with experiment design, data interpretation, figure generation, technical documentation, and preparation of conference and journal publications.

• Contributor in developing and documenting research findings and collaborator in writing scientific papers.

• Lead research efforts within main goals of project, and help coordinate interactions with other team members and universities.

• Process, clean, edit, and analyze experimental data from wearable sensors, video, physiological sensing systems, and motion capture pipelines to support machine learning and computer vision research.

• Propose and lead independent research goals within scope of projects.

• Support multimodal human behavior research by conducting motion capture sessions, collecting and organizing large-scale datasets, and assisting with user study execution across laboratory and real-world environments.

• Writing documentation, technical papers, progress reports and participating in meetings/committees.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Strong Analytical Skills

• Excellent Oral and Written Communication

• Excellent Project Management Skills

• 5-8 Years of Research Experience

Training:

• OSHA - Hazardous Materials Safety Training

Are you interested in this exciting opportunity?! Apply today!

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!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.

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. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Engineering, Research and Project Scientists

Position Type

Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

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