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Research Assistant – Thiessen Lab – Dietrich College
The Research Assistant will support longitudinal and cross-sectional studies by managing participant recruitment, coordination, and data maintenance. They will also assist in supervising undergraduate and post-baccalaureate research assistants under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for advanced degrees in psychology, statistics, or related fields. Candidates must have 1-3 years of research or data collection experience and successfully complete a background check and child protection clearances.
Full job description
Carnegie Mellon University’s Dietrich College 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. You will contribute to the department by providing support by supporting both longitudinal and cross-sectional students with children between the ages of 3 and 8.
Core responsibilities include:
Work closely with the PI, Erik Thiessen, to provide research-related support, including participant recruitment, coordination and payment of human subjects, and data management and maintenance.
Assist with the coordination and supervision of undergraduate and post-baccalaureate research assistants.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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.
You should demonstrate:
Excellent leadership skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to self manage multiple projects
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in psychology, statistics, neuroscience, decision science, economics, or related field preferred
1-3 years of research, research lab, and/or data collection experience required
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
Requirements:
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check
Child Protection Clearances (Act 153)
Additional Information:
This is a part-time (15 hours/week), non-exempt position based in Pittsburgh, PA
Fixed Term: This is a fixed-term position with an estimated duration of one year.
Work Posture: This position is operating fully on site.
Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.
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.
The Language Technologies Institute at the Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science educates the leaders of tomorrow and performs groundbreaking research in the areas of Natural Language Processing and Computational Linguistics; Information Extraction, Summarization & Question Answering; Information Retrieval, Text Mining & Analytics; Knowledge Representation, Reasoning & Acquisition; Language Technologies for Education; Machine Learning; Machine Translation; Multimodal Computing and Interaction; Speech Processing; and Spoken Interfaces & Dialogue Processing.
Offices: Carnegie Mellon University, School of Computer Science, Language Technologies Institute, Gates Hillman Complex, 5000 Forbes Avenue, GHC 5404, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213-3891, US
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