What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant - Robotics Institute position at Carnegie Mellon University?
Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is searching for a Research Assistant 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 upbeat Research Assistant that will follow research plans in order to collect, record and manipulate research data. Maintains accurate and detailed research records.
Responsibilities:
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
Researchers
Position Type
Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Full Time/Part time
Part time
Pay Basis
Hourly
More Information:
We are seeking creative and upbeat Research Assistant that will follow research plans in order to collect, record and manipulate research data. Maintains accurate and detailed research records.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct research on large language models and robot learning algorithms in a shared control loop for mobile manipulators.
- Follows research plans in order to collect, record, and manipulate research data. Maintains accurate and detailed research records and files.
- Integrate research into a mobile manipulator platform and conduct in-lab quantitative evaluations of the algorithms and hardware prior to deployment.
- May test software prototypes. May interact with research subjects in order to perform job functions.
- Organize and facilitate real-world deployments of the robot into the homes of target users.
- Performs basic data analysis in order to product reports. Documents results and processes.
- Performs library research and field explorations.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School or GED
- 0-1 Years of Data Collection and Analysis Experience
- 0-1 Years of Data Entry Experience
- 0-1 Years of Record Management Experience
- 0-1 Years of Research Experience
- A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
- OSHA Hazardous Materials Safety Training
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
Researchers
Position Type
Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Full Time/Part time
Part time
Pay Basis
Hourly
More Information:
- Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.
- Click here to view a listing of employee benefits
- Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
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