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Carnegie Mellon University · 1 month ago

Research Assistant - AI Institute for Societal Decision Making - LTI

positionUnited States
timePart-time
remoteRemote
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university renowned for its innovative education and research initiatives. The AI Institute for Societal Decision Making is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to work on research related to language technology and Indigenous languages, focusing on linguistic data annotation and cross-linguistic comparisons.

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Responsibilities

Linguistic Data Annotation: Produce interlinear gloss for Diné/Navajo sentences
Cross-Linguistic Comparison: Interact with other native language speakers to compare challenges in morpheme segmentation and interlinear gloss creation
Research Collaboration: Engage/consult with linguists as needed for guidance on linguistic analysis and methodology
Paper Development: Assist with the final stages of a research paper, including editing, formatting, and content refinement
Communication: Maintain regular communication with faculty, staff, and students regarding project progress

Qualification

Diné/Navajo languageLinguisticsLanguage technologiesComputational linguisticsWritten communicationVerbal communicationIndependent work

Required

Bachelor's Degree
Familiarity with or expertise in the Diné/Navajo language is highly desirable
A strong interest in linguistics, language technologies, or computational linguistics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage variable weekly hours
A combination of education and meaningful experience from which comparable knowledge is proven may be considered
Successful background check investigation

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

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Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that offers degrees in technology, arts, and various other fields.
dateFounded in 1900
location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://www.cmu.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$488.58M
Key Investors
ICANNAppalachian Regional CommissioneBPF Foundation
2025-05-29Grant· $0.45M
2024-09-05Grant· $0.5M
2024-08-29Grant· $0.05M

Leadership Team

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Amy Coutu
Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Applications
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Chirag Patel
Adjunct Professor
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