Carnegie Mellon University · 4 months ago
Research Assistant - Robotics Institute
Pittsburgh, PA
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCarnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute is seeking a Research Assistant to join their team, focusing on computer vision and machine learning for human behavior analysis and modeling. The successful candidate will develop algorithms for analyzing human behavior from video, contributing to medical research and affective computing.
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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
Master or bachelor degree in computer science, applied mathematics, electrical and/or computer engineering with a focus on computer vision/machine learning
Strong programming skills, Python, Pytorch, Large Vision Models, Multimodal Foundation Models, Transfer Learning
Three years' experience in a research environment with at least one year in the designated specialty of research
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong organization and planning skills, careful attention to detail with strong follow-through, able to prioritize and organize tasks effectively to accomplish objectives in a timely matter
Enthusiastic about collaborating with partners from multiple disciplines and institutions
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.
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Funding
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2025-05-29Grant· $0.45M
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