Research Assistant

Carnegie Mellon University

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The Research Assistant - Robotics Institute will join the Robotics Institute team to support research initiatives. The primary responsibilities involve following research plans to collect, record, and manipulate research data while maintaining accurate and detailed records. The individual will perform research specifically on humanoid robot safety, conduct real-world studies involving hardware experimentation and data collection, and write technical reports. Candidates should possess a Master's Degree in robotics, computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields. Required skills and technologies include programming, robotics, communication, and formal methods. The role focuses on the technical problem of ensuring safety within humanoid robotics through practical experimentation and systematic data analysis. This position requires a creative and upbeat approach to solving complex problems in a challenging research environment.

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Robotics Programming Formal Methods Hardware Experimentation Data Collection Electrical Engineering Computer Science

What you'll do

  • Perform research on humanoid robot safety.
  • Conduct real-world studies including data collection and hardware experimentation.
  • Write technical reports.
  • Follow research plans to collect, record, and manipulate research data.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed research records.

What we're looking for

  • Follow research plans to collect, record, and manipulate research data.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed research records.
  • Perform research on humanoid robot safety.
  • Conduct real-world studies including data collection and hardware experimentation.
  • Write technical reports.
  • Master's Degree in robotics, computer science, electrical engineering, and related fields (preferred).
  • Programming, robotics, and communication skills (preferred).
  • Formal methods knowledge (preferred).

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