Postdoctoral Research Associate - College of Engineering - Department of Mechanical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!

Innovation. Interdisciplinary collaboration. Complex problem solving. In Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, 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.

Carnegie Mellon University’s department of Mechanical Engineering is searching for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join their team.  This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by providing support on several exciting projects in the Center for Atmospheric Particle Studies (CAPS). In this role, you will quantify spatial patterns of toxic air pollutants using a mobile laboratory equipped with advanced mass spectrometers.  Other potential projects include leveraging satellite remote sensing data and ground sampling to quantify black carbon spatial patterns, and quantification of emissions from electric vehicle fires and other tasks that may be assigned to you.

Core Responsibilities:

• Conduct mobile sampling in two New Jersey cities, with the routes selected via community input
• Reporting of pollutant spatial patterns to both the community members and the funders
• Quantification of pollutant sources and their spatial distribution using factor analysis methods
• Dissemination of research results through publications and conferences
• Report data and results to our collaborators and the community members of the target cities.
• Other duties as assigned.

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:

• Doctorate degree required
• Typical candidate will either be a new PhD graduate or will have completed one or more prior postdoctoral positions
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

• Able to lift 25 pounds
• Able to work with small hand tools
• A valid driver’s license
• This position will involve substantial fieldwork. The successful candidate will be willing to conduct field measurements for 3-4 weeks at a time
• Ability to work independently towards specified tasks

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

Benefits eligible 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 Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

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

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

Pre/Post-Doctoral Associates & Fellows

Position Type

Postdoctoral Associate / Fellow (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

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