Carnegie Mellon University · 1 day ago
Postdoctoral Fellow - Robotics Institute
Carnegie Mellon University is seeking creative and energetic candidates for a one-year Postdoctoral position in the Robotics Institute. The successful candidate will develop, implement, and test multimodal machine learning algorithms to analyze and recognize multimodal human behavior in real-world settings, while also mentoring students and contributing to research publications.
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Responsibilities
Write code and develop novel theoretical and practical state of the art artificial intelligence/machine learning algorithms that are focused on human behavior modeling related to video classification using deep learning networks for end-users
Work with other team members to develop and maintain software for maximum efficiency and usability
Designs, develops, tests and maintains applications or system programs
Gathers and provides input on functional specifications and requirements
Perform approved research project tasks according to defined protocols and procedures including appropriate collection, recording, storage, and analysis of data, and reporting of results
Follow appropriate research policies and procedures and maintains scientific integrity including accurate data storage
Communicate the daily progress of research projects via meetings with, and written reports to the research director
Responsible for following the mandatory reporting procedures for any incident or event that did affect or potentially could affect the project goals and workflow
Optimize protocols and improve methods currently employed
Coordinates work consistently to achieve maximum productivity
Demonstrates ability to deal with changes in priorities to provide smooth and consistent workflow
Interacts with interdisciplinary professional partners
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
PhD in in computer vision, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or a closely related field
Strong programming skills
Strong background in machine learning / computer vision/ human behavior modeling, with specialization in one or more of the following areas:, supervised/unsupervised/self-supervised learning, large vision models, multimodal foundation models, transfer learning
Research experience in multimodal human behavior analysis, affective computing, AI for Healthcare, and multimodal machine learning
Very good presentation, communication, and organization skills
Preferred
Publications in top machine learning and/or computer vision conferences and journals
Research experience involving clinical applications (e.g., depression, pain)
Experience and/or enthusiasm for mentoring students
Experience analyzing questionnaires and surveys
Experience with grant proposal preparation and coordination
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
Tuition benefits
Ample paid time off and observed holidays
Life and accidental death and disability insurance
Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
Fitness center access
Company
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that offers degrees in technology, arts, and various other fields.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$488.58MKey Investors
ICANNAppalachian Regional CommissioneBPF Foundation
2025-05-29Grant· $0.45M
2024-09-05Grant· $0.5M
2024-08-29Grant· $0.05M
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