Carnegie Mellon University · 2 months ago
Postdoctoral Researcher, Critical Technology Initiative - College of Engineering - Engineering and Public Policy
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expCarnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. The Critical Technology Initiative is looking for a Post-Doctoral researcher to advance an analytic research program to inform innovative technical and policy solutions related to the impacts of AI on labor. The researcher will collaborate with various colleges and schools within CMU to conduct integrative research and support faculty and students.
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Responsibilities
Conduct research to inform policy on business practices and technology adoption that realize its multiple objectives (national security, economic prosperity and social welfare objectives)
Conduct integrative research with other CMU researchers and researchers at affiliated institutions
Support faculty in advising students
Participating in the broader scientific community, including mentoring colleagues and representing the center and/or specific projects at conferences, consortia meetings and other events
Maintain and perform analysis on large quantitative datasets; develop and implement statistical or machine learning models to recover patterns of technology adoption, task organization and skill demand within firms and business processes; develop and test theoretical mechanisms for adoption and diffusion of technology and reorganization of tasks; connect empirical quantitative evidence to theory, and derive policy and business strategy implications
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Doctorate degree Required
3+ years of relevant research experience. Ideally engaging with a mix of industry, academia and government
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered
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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Chirag Patel
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