Research Associate – School of Computer Science

Carnegie Mellon University’s mission is to build a transformative educational experience for students focused on deep disciplinary knowledge; problem solving; leadership, communication, and social skills; and personal health and well-being. Carnegie Mellon’s School of Computer Science (SCS) is widely recognized as one of the first and the best computer science programs in the world. Our programs train the next generation of innovators to take real-world problems and improve the way people live and work.

Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Computer Science is searching for a Research Associate. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will chip in to the department by providing essential support by helping with front-end and back-end development of Android Network Traces website. This website will showcase the results of our analysis of smartphone network traffic, showing what data is being collected by apps and where that data is going.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• May program software in support of job functions; attends project meetings
  
  
• Identifies problems and obstacles to progress; develops strategies to solve problems
  
  
• Summarizes statistical information for analysis, examination or presentation; writes technical reports. May build and validate quantitative models
  
  
• Performs research experiments following experimental protocol and procedures. Researches and documents information by compiling and maintaining accurate and detailed records
  
  
• Uses a variety of software packages to input, manipulate, collect, and record results or observations
  
  
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the School of Computer Science. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to optimally 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
  
  
• 1-3 years of experience
  
  
• Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, databases, React, NodeJS, and general backend experience is preferred
  
  
• Or a combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated
  
  

Requirements:

• Successful background check
  
  

Are you interested in this exciting opportunity?! Apply today!

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Location

Remote

Job Function

Researchers

Position Type

Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Part time

Pay Basis

Hourly

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