Postdoctoral Research Associate - College of Engineering - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Pittsburgh · On-site

About this role

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 student across the university and beyond to collaborate on problems that have a significant impact on the world around us.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Collect and analyze data, including periodical/literature search and utilizing specialized skills in related field to analyze the collected data.
  • Conduct research experiments within the predetermined research scope and methodology of department and university.
  • Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies may be required depending on area and specialty.
  • Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations. May also assist in grant writing.
  • 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.

Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. required
  • A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

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

Pre/Post-Doctoral Associates & Fellows

Position Type

Postdoctoral Associate / Fellow (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

More Information:

  • Please visit Why Carnegie Mellonto 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.

  • Statement of Assurance

Company at a glance

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.

Founded1986
Team Size51-200 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryHigher Education
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
LinkedInLinkedIn

Top Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Prescription insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement savings program
  • Tuition benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Accidental death and disability insurance
  • Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
  • Childcare assistance
  • Fitness center access

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