Research Scientist

In Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Mechanical Engineering (MechE), faculty members, researchers, and students are revolutionizing focus areas in advanced manufacturing, bioengineering, computational engineering, energy and the environment, product design, and robotics. In addition, they are using their expertise in interdisciplinary research centers across the university.

We are seeking a Research Scientist to join the Cagan Lab in Mechanical Engineering. In this role, you will lead research efforts within the main goals of the project. Mechanical Engineering at CMU is developing a research and teaching focus in soft robotics and materials. This position will develop ideas that will be core to upcoming proposals for the department in this area of focus. You will also be responsible for developing new courses in area of soft robotics and materials. These efforts will be collaborative and serve multiple research efforts in the department.

Researching engineering design automation and methods, Cagan merges AI, machine learning, and optimization methods with cognitive science problem solving. One focal area is the cognitive basis and computational modeling of designer processes to improve the effectiveness of human designers, with a focus on hybrid human/AI teams. Another area includes computational methods for the design and diagnosis of biomechanical systems. An additional focus is in user-centered design and integrated product development practice. He exemplifies the college’s culture of advanced collaboration, having worked with engineers, psychologists, neuro-scientists, marketers, designers, computer scientists, and architects in his work.

Core responsibilities include:

• Development of research ideas
  
  
• Drafting of proposals
  
  
• Design or development of new courses
  
  
• Ability to author scientific or engineering research publication
  
  

You should have strong attention to detail, excellent customer service, a team-oriented approach. Resourcefulness, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Mechanical Engineering. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued proficiencies 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:

• Doctorate degree required. Doctorate degree in Engineering preferred.
  
  
• Expertise in soft robotics and materials
  
  
• 1-3 years of related research experience leading to publication
  
  

Are you interested in this opportunity? Please apply!

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Location

Remote

Job Function

Engineering, Research and Project Scientists

Position Type

Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Part time

Pay Basis

Hourly

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