Carnegie Mellon University

Project Scientist - School of Computer Science - HCII

Carnegie Mellon University$70K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred.
  • 5-8 years of demonstrated research experience required.
  • Excellent communication, project management, and analytical skills.
  • A combination of education and proven experience can be considered.
  • Familiarity with AI systems and design principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Developing analogical reasoning systems using contemporary AI technologies.
  • Designing and developing interfaces for creativity support tools.
  • Conducting experiments with realistic design tasks.
  • Analyzing quantitative interaction data from users.
  • Evaluating qualitative feedback from user experiences.
  • Drafting research papers for academic submission.
  • Documenting projects and communicating effectively with the team.
  • Presenting research findings orally to various audiences.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
  • Tuition benefits for professional development.
  • Ample paid time off and observed holidays.
  • Life, accidental death, and disability insurance.
  • Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
  • Access to resources for childcare support and fitness center.
Full Job Description

HCII is seeking a Project Scientist to join the team. We are developing new tools to augment designer and engineer creativity using analogical reasoning. The project explores the use of contemporary AI systems, such as large language models and text-to-image generators, to develop new interactive systems to help people find new ideas through sketching, brainstorming, and embedding space navigation. We are currently designing and testing new systems using realistic design tasks.

Core Responsibilities

  • Developing new analogical reasoning systems using contemporary AI (i.e. LLMs/VLMs/Diffusion models)
  • Designing and developing new interfaces for interacting with the creativity support tools
  • Designing and running experiments with realistic design tasks
  • Analyzing quantitative data on people’s interaction with the creativity support tools
  • Analyzing qualitative data from people’s opinions and thoughts on working with creativity support tools
  • Conceptualizing and drafting research papers for submission to high-quality HCI conferences and journals
  • Project documentation and effective communication with the team
  • Oral presentation of research findings

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University.  We are in search of a team member who can effectively 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. Master’s Degree preferred.
  • 5-8 years of demonstrated research experience required.
  • Excellent communication, project management and analytical skills.
  • A combination of education and proven experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

  • Successful completion of a pre-employment background check

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance. 

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our .

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Engineering, Research and Project Scientists

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

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About Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that was founded in 1900. The university is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is known for its programs in computer science, engineering, and the arts. Carnegie Mellon has a diverse student body and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of fields. The university has a strong focus on research and has partnerships with a number of companies and organizations. Carnegie Mellon is consistently ranked among the top universities in the United States.
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