Carnegie Mellon University is Hiring a Research Associate III - Robotics Institute Near Pittsburgh, PA
Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute is searching for a Research Assistant III 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 III that will assist in independently designs experiments and research protocols. Independently sets up and performs sound experimental procedures. May perform lab management functions. Responsibilities:
Collects, verifies, and manages data. Develops data analysis methods and protocols.
Design, implement, integrate systems for robot demos for various arts in robotics projects.
Develop research prototypes for various arts in robotics projects.
Independently designs experiments and research protocols. Independently sets up and performs sound experimental procedures. Suggests improvements in research methodology.
May develop computational modeling methods.
May manage IRB approval process and document IRB policies for assigned research projects.
May perform lab management functions including: Adheres to established lab budget and provides input to budget planning. Supervises purchasing and plans capital expenditures. Establishes and enforces safety policies and procedures. Ensures regulatory requirements are adhered to. Establishes policies and supervises the maintenance of administrative records. Supervises lab employees including assignment of day-to-day duties. Assists with hiring.
May program software in support of job functions.
Perform and record various robot demonstrations.
Performs complex and original data analysis in order to produce reports. Documents and processes.
Prepare and present project progresses for various collaborative projects in the forms of word documents and presentation slides.
Writes and edits recommendations and reports.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Master's Degree in computer science, robotics, and arts in robotics and 3 years work experience in arts in robotics
Strong Analytical Skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong problem solving and reasoning skills
Strong project management skills
1-3 years of experience with data collection and analysis
1-3 years of research experience
1-3 years of research lab experience
1-3 years of research methodology experience
Robotics system integration skills
Art and design background for robotics
Training:
OSHA Hazardous Materials Safety Training
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