Project Scientist- Robotics Institute

The Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University was established in 1979 to conduct basic and applied research in robotics technologies relevant to industrial and societal tasks. Seeking to combine the practical and the theoretical, we have diversified efforts and approaches to robotics science while retaining the original goal of realizing the potential of the robotics field.
Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is searching for a Research Associate I. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment

Job Functions:

• Data collection
• Ordering parts for projects in the lab and adhering to budgets
• Maintaining lab space, supervising students, collaborating with other researchers

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate degree in Robotics

Required Skillsets

• Data collection and analysis experiences
• Problem solving and reasoning skills

Nice-to-have Skillsets

• Proficiency with Microsoft suite and Adobe tools.

Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to 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.

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Engineering, Research and Project Scientists

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

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